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6 months ago

Hunter receives Fort Fairfield MPA Principal’s Award

FORT FAIRFIELD, Maine — Mathew Hunter of Fort Fairfield, a senior at Fort Fairfield Middle High School, has been selected to receive the 2025 Principal’s Award, Principal Garrett Martin announced. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement and citizenship. “Throughout Mathew’s years at […]

6 months ago

Junior Achievement of Maine’s Titan Challenge prepares students for real-world opportunity

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Junior Achievement of Maine will host its 19th Annual JA Titan Challenge for high school students on Thursday, April 3, with the University of Maine at Presque Isle serving as the northernmost location. This immersive business competition introduces students to business, entrepreneurship, and leadership development by providing a real-world simulation that […]

6 months ago

UMFK offers enhanced flexibility with computer systems administration hyflex model

FORT KENT, Maine – The University of Maine at Fort Kent is making it even easier for students to access quality education with a flexible hyflex course delivery model in the bachelor of science in computer systems administration program. This approach puts students in control, allowing them to choose how they attend classes based on […]

6 months ago

Wintergreen to feature Roaring 20s-inspired art in April

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Wintergreen Arts Center is featuring Roaring 20s-inspired artwork created by artists from across Aroostook County in April. The opening reception of the art show will be held Friday, April 4 from 6-7:45 p.m. during Presque Isle’s First Friday Art Walk. Live music will be provided by Janice Santos and Cori Lovejoy. […]

6 months ago

NMCC hosts Phi Theta Kappa spring induction ceremony

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Northern Maine Community College held the Phi Theta Kappa spring induction ceremony on March 19 in the Edmunds Conference Center. The event recognized new members of the Alpha Phi Epsilon Chapter for their academic achievement and leadership. The ceremony included a welcome from Phi Theta Kappa Advisor Robert Carlson, an NMCC […]

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UMFK to host scientific speaker April 2

FORT KENT, Maine – The University of Maine at Fort Kent biology program will host its first Scientific Speakers Series presentation entitled “Modeling the developmental origins of health and disease” on Wednesday, April 2 at 1 p.m. in Fox Auditorium located on the UMFK campus. The speaker series is free and open to the public. […]

6 months ago

Houlton High School Alumni Association and Putnam Family Charitable Trust donate $10,000 to Houlton Middle High School Emergency Fund

HOULTON, Maine – The Houlton Middle High School has received a generous $10,000 donation to its emergency fund, thanks to the combined efforts of the Houlton High School Alumni Association and the Putnam Family Charitable Trust. The donation, made on February 27, will provide critical support to students and families facing financial hardships, ensuring access […]

6 months ago

The County Crossword for March 26, 2025

You can complete this crossword puzzle online.  Just click on the box you want to fill in and begin typing the word you think is the answer to the clue.