2 years ago
University of Maine-Farmington graduates
The University of Maine at Farmington presented more than 325 degrees during its May 4 commencement ceremony.
Education
2 years ago
Easton lists honor roll for third quarter of 2023-2024
Easton Junior/Senior High School has announced its third-quarter honor roll for the 2023-2024 school year. The following were included.
2 years ago
Hodgdon High School honor parts for 2024
Lacey McQuarrie, principal of Hodgdon High School, has announced the honor parts for the Class of 2024.
2 years ago
NMCC celebrates graduates of 2024 nursing class with pinning ceremony
Northern Maine Community College proudly hosted its Nursing Pinning Ceremony on Friday, May 10 at Presque Isle Middle School. The ceremony honored the achievements of 19 graduates from the nursing class of 2024.
2 years ago
New day care center helps fill a need in St. John Valley
There are 14 day care centers throughout the St. John Valley, according to the Maine Child Care Search website. Many have long waiting lists.
2 years ago
Houlton’s new town manager faces first major challenge
Jeremy Smith is dealing with an unexpected increase in the town’s contribution to the school district which will mean higher taxes for residents.
2 years ago
SAD 1 will host cooperative hockey team this fall
Players from Caribou, Central Aroostook, Fort Kent and Wisdom high schools will join the Presque Isle Wildcat team.
2 years ago
SAD 1 residents approve nearly $31M budget
The $30,820,480 budget for the 2024-25 school year is $1.68 million more than last year’s figure, due mainly to salary and benefits, utility hikes and rising costs of goods and services
2 years ago
Voters give Houlton area school district more money to avoid cutting positions
In a 182 to 65 vote, the proposed $16.4 million budget was increased to $16.9 million, adding money into regular instruction, athletics and student programming.
2 years ago
RSU 29 budget hike will raise Houlton’s mill rate and increase town taxes
Taxes on a property valued at $200,000 will go from about $4,120 to $4,400 because the increased local contribution to the school district will increase the mill rate from 20.6 to 22.
