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Receives doctorate

Allyx L. Beaulier, daughter of Sue Rogers of Windham and Jim Beaulier of Nashville Plantation, and granddaughter of Bo and Anita Theriault of Exeter, formerly of Portage Lake, received her doctorate degree from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences School of Optometry in June.

UMF announces dean’s list for spring 2021 semester

The University of Maine at Farmington announced its dean’s list for the spring 2021 semester.

Hodgdon school board tables appointment of administrative intern candidate

The Hodgdon school board tabled the approval of a candidate for Hodgdon Middle/High School administrative intern, after a large number of residents turned out for the meeting to protest the appointment.

Caribou’s Hall of Hometown Heroes tips a hat to the locals who give back

CARIBOU, Maine — Caribou Community School will launch Hall of Hometown Heroes to honor Caribou elementary and middle school graduates who’ve stayed local and contributed to their community. A ceremony to initiate the project will be held on the afternoon of July 29, along with tours of the new school.

ACAP, Housing Authority look to expand access to education, services with new center

With a new education and childcare center, Aroostook County Action Program and Presque Isle Housing Authority hope that more families can access regular childcare and employment, thus provide a more stable future for their families.

SAD 1 superintendent anticipates return to a more typical school year

With masks no longer required for vaccinated students and staff in Maine, SAD 1 Superintendent Ben Greenlaw is expecting the coming school year to more closely resemble those of the pre-COVID-19 days.

Demerchant named to Nichols president’s list

Brooke Demerchant, a Nichols College student from Caribou, achieved president's list status for the spring 2021 semester, which ended in May. Demerchant is a member of the Class of 2022 and is majoring in sport management.

Farm Credit presents local scholarships

Farm Credit East, based in Enfield, Connecticut with an office in Presque Isle, recently awarded $55,500 in higher education scholarships to 33 student recipients.

Washburn District Elementary lists honor roll for fourth-quarter 2020-21

Washburn District Elementary School recently announced the fourth-quarter honor roll for the 2020-21 school year. The following were included.

Caribou native earns doctorate

Jennifer Elizabeth Laney of Augusta graduated from the University of Maine in Orono in May summa cum laude with a Ph.D. in higher education.

Youth reading program slides into sixth year

United Way of Aroostook and Katahdin Trust Company are once again partnering for the Summer Slide Reading Program.

Local student earns UCU scholarship

Chessintra MacArthur of Presque Isle recently received a $1,000 scholarship from University Credit Union.

Maine School of Science and Mathematics Foundation names new director

The Maine School of Science and Mathematics Foundation has announced that Jeff Candura has been hired as its new director.

Thomas College spring 2021 honors list

Thomas College announces local students named to the spring 2021 honors

University of New Hampshire’s dean’s list

Elizabeth Moreau of Mapleton has been named to the dean’s list at the University of New Hampshire for the spring 2021 semester, earning high honors.

Washburn library

Industrial arts instructor Don Hanson's students in the Woodworking Club at Washburn District High School tackled a project this past winter that proved to be quite creative.

Two chosen for Washburn District High School Students of the Month for April 2021

Principal Larry Worcester, along with the staff of Washburn District High School, recently announced Liddia Collins and Arianna Elliott as co-Students of the Month for April.

Osher scholarships available for first-time, returning students

The Houlton Higher Education Center announces the availability of Osher New Beginnings Scholarships for anyone interested in exploring college in the fall semester.

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