1 month ago
2nd MSAD 27 budget headed to referendum next month
The new budget, which cuts $436,410 from the first one, was approved.
Education
1 month ago
Presque Isle High School announces dates for the start of the fall semester
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Monday, Aug. 4 the Presque Isle Guidance Office opens for the 2025-26 school year. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Call 207-764-7721 to make an appointment with one of the three guidance counselors. Tuesday Aug. 5 the health office opens for 2025-26, office hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. […]
1 month ago
Local Worthington Scholarship honorees
The Worthington Scholarship Foundation is delighted to announce that 1,000 graduating seniors from high schools across Maine were awarded the Worthington Scholarship. The Foundation is committed to increasing college accessibility by reducing financial barriers and connecting scholars with resources that will aid them in their college journey. “This Foundation was created with a simple vision: […]
1 month ago
MSAD 70 to cut 5 positions with new proposed budget
The new budget will be presented to the public during a budget vote meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 24 at the Hodgdon Middle High School.
2 months ago
Why so many Maine school districts are rejecting their budgets
More than three weeks into July and the start of the fiscal year for Maine’s nearly 200 school districts, at least 15 are without a new budget.
2 months ago
Maine artist creates outdoor art installation for UMFK
Recently, he started branching into fine art. His most recent piece arrived on the University of Maine at Fort Kent campus last week.
2 months ago
A rural stretch of Maine is getting high-tech to expand access to arts classes
The art centers, located on two sides of the St. John Valley and separated by a roughly one-hour drive, will work together to bring more arts opportunities.
2 months ago
Fort Kent Community High School/Valley Rivers Middle School honor roll
FORT KENT, Maine — Fort Kent Community High School and Valley Rivers Middle School recently released the honor roll for the second semester of the 2024-25 school year. Grade 12, high honors: Julissa Bauch, Abigail Boucher, Allie Caron, Allie Caron, Taylor Coulombe, Sawyer Daigle, Kaitlynn Devoe, William Grange, Fletcher Marquis, Halle Michaud, Quinn Michaud, Taylor […]
2 months ago
Ardell named to St. Lawrence University spring dean’s list
Ariana Ardell from Monticello has been named to St. Lawrence University dean’s list for achieving academic excellence during the spring 2025 semester.
2 months ago
Cyr earns dean’s list honors at Roger Williams University
BRISTOL, Rhode Island — Isabel Cyr of Houlton has been named to the spring 2025 dean’s list at Roger Williams University. Full-time students who complete 12 or more credits per semester and earn a grade point average of 3.4 or higher are placed on the dean’s list that semester.
