3 years ago
Two Aroostook County principals named to MPA board
Two Aroostook County principals have been named to the Maine Principals’ Association Board of Directors, a committee that oversees the professional division of the organization.
Education
3 years ago
Lead CDL Instructor Dyer receives NMCC President’s Award
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine – On Saturday, May 13, Northern Maine Community College presented commercial driver’s license lead instructor and coordinator Dennis Dyer with the 2023 President’s Award. The ceremony was held at The Forum during the College’s 58th annual commencement.
3 years ago
Caribou, Stockholm residents approve $22 million budget for RSU 39
CARIBOU, Maine — Residents of RSU 39 (Caribou and Stockholm) have approved a 2023-2024 school budget with a 5.8 percent increase over last year’s budget.
3 years ago
Houlton Higher Education Center recognizes new college graduates
A celebration was held on Thursday, May 11, at the Houlton Higher Education Center to recognize University of Maine at Presque Isle and University of Maine at Augusta graduates who had a connection to the Houlton Center.
3 years ago
UMFK nursing students honored at pinning ceremony
FORT KENT, Maine – On Friday, May 5 171 University of Maine at Fort Kent nursing students graduated from the program, with 28 attending the 39th annual UMFK Nurse Pinning Ceremony at the Sports Center on the UMFK campus. The following BSN students received their nursing pins: Ayoola O. Ayeni (Bowling Green, Kentucky); Kasie Blanchette […]
3 years ago
Students to perform Broadway classic ‘Guys and Dolls’
FORT KENT, Maine — Those who have never had the opportunity to attend a Broadway show can have a taste of the experience when Valley Unified drama students perform “Guys and Dolls” at the beginning of June. The long-running musical debuted on Broadway in 1950 and was made into a movie starring Marlon Brando. The […]
3 years ago
SAD 1 school budget passes a resident vote with a referendum set for May 31
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The city council approved the school budget election warrants during a noontime meeting Tuesday, May 16, and residents voted to pass them later in the day.
3 years ago
Elks celebrate National Honor Society
HOULTON, Maine — On Wednesday, May 3, the Houlton Lodge of Elks No. 835 hosted a recognition dinner for local National Honor Society students, families and advisers.
3 years ago
Limestone Select Board approves $4.7 million school budget
LIMESTONE, Maine — After a two-hour discussion, the Limestone Select Board on Wednesday approved a proposed Limestone Community School budget of more than $4.7 million for the 2023-24 school year.
3 years ago
GHCA plans 26th annual Bike-a-Thon on Saturday
HOULTON, Maine — Greater Houlton Christian Academy will hold its 26th annual Bike-a-thon on Saturday, May 20. “Each year the bike-a-thon raises approximately $20,000. This past year exceeded our expectations, raising $31,000. We hope to do that again this year,” said Sarah Porter, Bike-a-thon co-chairperson.
