Education

5 months ago

Aroostook immersion tour will bring Acadian history to life

An Aroostook teacher will bring Acadian culture to life with a weeklong immersion experience next month. “Living Acadia” (or “Acadie Vivante”) workshop will draw educators from across Maine to northern Maine’s St. John Valley, culminating in a public daylong reenactment of early Acadian life on June 27. It’s the first large-scale immersion event of its […]

6 months ago

Presque Isle High School announces commencement speaker

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — David Bartlett, Presque Isle High School principal, is pleased to announce that this year’s commencement speaker is Harold (Hal) Stewart, II. Stewart was born, raised and was a longtime resident of Presque Isle, and graduated from Presque Isle High School in 1980. Stewart attended the University of Maine, graduating from the […]

6 months ago

UMPI Reed Art Gallery presents exhibition by Maine artist Ferris

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The University of Maine at Presque Isle’s Reed Art Gallery will present an exhibition from Maine-based artist Norajean Ferris, titled “Global Scream: Voices within Oppression”, from Friday, June 5 through Friday, Aug. 7. An opening reception will be held from 6-8 p.m. Friday, June 5 and a closing reception from 6-8 […]