FORT KENT, Maine – The University of Maine at Fort Kent celebrated the next generation of healthcare professionals during the 41st annual nurse pinning ceremony May 8 at the UMFK Sports Center. The event, themed “The Power of Nurses,” honored 21 bachelor of science in nursing students who took part in the traditional pinning rite. […]
“Ever since I’ve achieved my own goals, I’m certain that every person can overcome their own adversity.”
“You all got together as one class, and you celebrated that you got here not despite one another, but because of one another.”
Valedictorian Nicholas O’Neal said the next stage of their lives won’t be easy, but that they have the power to chase their dreams.
Youngsters enrolled in the Maliseet Head Start program earned their diplomas Thursday, June 4, with a special ceremony at the HBMI Community Gymnasium.
“We’ve learned resilience, adaptability, and how to keep moving forward,” Class president Eli Mosher said.
The County Federal Credit Union awards scholarships to 12 graduates who will further their education in the 2026-27 academic year.
Dirigo Reads, a program that aims to put a book in the hands of every Maine first grader each month during the school year, is partnering with Governor’s Restaurant and Bakery to celebrate the end of the school year with new books for kids.
Northern Maine Community College has announced the students named to the spring 2026 dean’s list.
The University of Maine at Fort Kent is celebrating Nick Alpeza as the first graduate of the University’s new bachelor of science in forest management program, marking a significant milestone for both Alpeza and the future of forestry education at Maine’s northernmost university.
