By Jon Knepp, Maine Library Association vice president Maine’s 257 public libraries along with its academic, school and special libraries open doors for every Mainer to free print and digital collections, libraries of things containing everything from apple slicers to xylophones and inspire creativity, inspiration and lifelong learning. For these reasons and more every September […]
PORTLAND, Maine – Maine Connections Academy, the state’s first tuition-free, online public charter school, honored its Class of 2026 with an in-person graduation ceremony June 5 at the Merrill Auditorium in Portland. Six of the honored Maine Connections Academy graduates represent Aroostook County. They are Mia Arcott and Gavin Halley of Presque Isle, Brandon Brown […]
The merger and regional facility would address several issues for both districts.
The opening marks the association’s first new spot in the St. John Valley, and is the latest in recent expansions.
Northern Maine Community College recently celebrated 19 graduates of its practical nursing program during a pinning ceremony recognizing the Class of 2026.
“We have to keep working hard to find the right people, or we will substitute with our veteran list of substitute teachers and ed techs,” Superintendent Joe Fagnant said.
LP Building Solutions, a leading manufacturer of high-performance building products, has awarded a record 104 scholarships to the children of team members for the 2026–27 academic year, marking the 25th anniversary of the LP Scholarship Program.
The University of Maine at Fort Kent’s doctorate of nursing practice program has earned accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, affirming the program’s commitment to academic excellence, quality nursing education, and preparing advanced practice nurses to meet the evolving needs of healthcare.
The districts are also planning a public meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 26, to talk about revisions to the reorganization plan, in which residents can provide feedback.
FORT KENT, Maine — Young people interested in space, science and engineering have an opportunity to meet aerospace engineer and analog astronaut Makiah Eustice during a live virtual presentation at the Fort Kent Public Library from 3 to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 13. Eustice will present “From Maine to the Moon to Mars” in […]
