Education

5 months ago

Aroostook Chapter of Maine Credit Unions awards $1,000 scholarship

The Aroostook Chapter of Maine Credit Unions is proud to announce Emma Bragg of Fort Fairfield High School as the recipient of a $1,000 scholarship. The scholarship is offered to local high school students who attended the Chapter’s Financial Fitness Fair, a joint initiative organized by four participating credit unions in the chapter, including Acadia […]

5 months ago

NMCC job fair opens doors to career opportunities for students and community

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The 2025 Northern Maine Community College Job Fair, held March 27, provided a valuable platform for job seekers to explore employment opportunities across diverse industries. The annual event connected more than 500 job seekers with 75 employers. Employers representing a wide range of industries, including healthcare, technology, manufacturing, hospitality and government, […]

5 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 […]

5 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

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 […]

6 months ago

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

Anderson receives Van Buren’s MPA Principal’s Award

VAN BUREN, Maine — Savannah Anderson, a senior at Van Buren District Secondary School, has been named a recipient of the Maine Principals’ Association Principal’s Award, a recognition of her exceptional academic achievements, leadership and dedication to her school and community. Throughout her high school career, Anderson has built an impressive résumé of accomplishments. As […]