Education

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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 […]

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Dugal receives Presque Isle MPA Principal’s Award

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Lauren Dugal of Presque Isle, a senior at Presque Isle High School, has been selected to receive the 2025 Principal’s Award, Principal David Bartlett announced. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement and citizenship. “Throughout her years at Presque […]

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Maine Press Association awards $10,000 in scholarships to support next generation of journalists

The Maine Press Association is proud to announce it has awarded six scholarships to high school and college students totaling $10,000 to help those students further their pursuit of a career in journalism.  The 2025 recipients include Elora Griswold (University of Maine), Emily Bontatibus (University of Maine), Grace Kirk (American University), Dylan Burmeister (Lincoln Academy), […]

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NMCC students earn top honors at SkillsUSA Maine championship

BANGOR, Maine — Northern Maine Community College students competed at the SkillsUSA Maine championships on March 13-14, earning medals in welding and electrical construction wiring. The competition took place at multiple locations in Bangor, including Eastern Maine Community College, United Technologies Center, the Cross Insurance Center and Mid-Maine Technical Center. NMCC students competed in their […]

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McNinch receives Houlton’s MPA Principal’s Award

HOULTON, Maine — Jazlynn McNinch of Houlton, a senior at Houlton Middle High School, has been selected to receive the 2025 Principal’s Award, The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement and citizenship. McNinch, the daughter of Heidi and Jacob McNinch, has distinguished herself […]

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UMFK Bengal Bound Day March 28

FORT KENT, Maine – The Admissions Office at the University of Maine at Fort Kent will host Bengal Bound Day on Friday, March 28. This is a day for accepted students, and interested students who have not yet applied, to experience #LIFE at UMFK. The day will begin at 8:15 a.m. starting with breakfast and […]

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MSSM students raise money for Pink Aroostook

CARIBOU, Maine — Maine School of Science and Mathematics soccer captains, along with Director of Residential Life Cyndi Trapnell and Executive Director Rob Constantine, presented a check to Pink Aroostook. In honor of Breast Cancer Month in October, MSSM soccer teams decided to make an impact in the community by raising money for Pink Aroostook, […]

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Watson receives GHCA MPA Principal’s Award

HOULTON, Maine — Addison Watson, a senior at Greater Houlton Christian Academy, has been selected to receive the 2025 Principal’s Award. Addison is the daughter of Damian & Faith Watson of Smyrna. The award sponsored by the Maine Principal’s Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement and citizenship. Robert Albers, […]

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UMPI welcomes new employees

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The University of Maine at Presque Isle welcomed nine new staff members during the spring 2025 semester. Gigail Cureton is UMPI’s new veterans coordinator in the Office of Student Records. She comes to campus after serving as chief of public affairs for the Fayetteville, Virginia. Coastal Healthcare System within the Department […]

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UMFK to host its annual Sucrerie on March 27

FORT KENT, Maine – The University of Maine at Fort Kent will host its annual “Sucrerie” on Thursday, March 27 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Nowland Hall. The “maple sugar recreation” has drawn more than 200 community members to campus in years past. The event features a traditional maple taffy pull on the […]