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RSU 39 adds budget warrant article for possible state subsidy increase

The RSU 39 (Caribou and Stockholm) board of education added a warrant item to the upcoming district budget meeting and unanimously approved the use of potentially $250,000 worth of additional state subsidy during an emergency meeting called for Monday, May 17.

Drake named Career and Technical Education Student of the Year

The Region Two School of Applied Technology has named Alyssa Drake as its Career and Technical Education Student of the Year.

Presque Isle science teacher named Aroostook County Teacher of the Year

Presque Isle High School science teacher Andrew Kirby was recently named the Aroostook County Teacher of the Year by the Maine Department of Education.

SAD 1 expects to enter next fiscal year in ‘good financial shape’

For the third consecutive year, SAD 1 is expecting to keep its fiscal year budget flat, resulting in no increase in local property taxes.

RSU 39 budget sees slight reduction this year

The RSU 39 (Caribou and Stockholm) Board of Education unanimously approved the 2021-22 school budget on May 5. The final budget came in at $19,814,324, a $378 reduction from last year’s budget of $19,814,702.

Van Buren announces honor parts for 2021

Van Buren District Secondary School has announced its senior honor parts for the Class of 2021.

Presque Isle Middle School lists third-quarter honors for 2020-21

Presque Isle Middle School recently announced its third-quarter honor roll for the 2020-21 school year. The following were included.

UMPI YourPace student enjoys sweet victory in graduation

St Nicholas Burrus has overcome many obstacles in his life -- hearing loss, a heart transplant, and even death -- but getting his college degree after being told his whole life that he couldn’t do it is an especially sweet victory.

Longtime college instructor embodies community of strength

Each year in May, Older Americans Month celebrates everyday people across the country who are using their talents and experience to make the places where they live more resilient and inclusive.

Caribou High School names third-quarter honor roll for 2020-21

Caribou High School Principal Dr. Eric T. McGough, has announced the following students have been honored for their academic achievements by being named to the Viking Honor Roll for the third quarter of the 2020-21 school year.

Easton students make honor roll for 2021

Easton Junior/Senior High School has announced the third-quarter honor roll for the 2020-21 school year. The following were included.

UMPI graduates encouraged to embrace future opportunities, leadership roles

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine -- The University of Maine at Presque Isle celebrated its graduates virtually for the second time with a prerecorded video ceremony on May 8.

NMCC celebrates ‘resilient’ graduates during virtual ceremony

On Saturday Northern Maine Community College celebrated the resiliency of students, families, faculty and staff members in a virtual graduation ceremony.

Katahdin Middle-High School third quarter honor roll – 2021

Katahdin Middle-High school Principal/Superintendent Marie Robinson has announced the third quarter honor roll. The following students achieved academic success in the third term.

24th Annual GHCA Bike-a-thon returns May 22

Greater Houlton Christian Academy will hold its 24th annual Bike-a-thon on Saturday, May 22 after taking last year off due to COVID-19.

GHCA names top students for 2021

Matthew Smith, head of school for Greater Houlton Christian Academy, has announced the honor parts for the graduating Class of 2021.

RSU 29, RSU 50 boards approve budgets

Local residents will soon be asked to give their stamp of approval to spending packages for area school districts.

Region Two director will retire this summer

After a career spanning 35 years in education, Houlton’s Region Two School of Applied Technology Director Dave Keaton is retiring at the end of summer.

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