FRYEBURG, Maine — Graduation at Fryeburg Academy was moved indoors to the spacious Wadsworth Arena due to rain, but the 233rd graduating class from Fryeburg Academy enjoyed a heartfelt commencement last Saturday morning.
The 186 graduates received their diplomas and words of wisdom at the ceremony.
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