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UMPI presents UNITY Project art installation

An interactive art installation that celebrates the differences that tie people together returns to the University of Maine at Presque Isle this September and all are invited to help “build” the structure

UMPI slates fireworks, Star City Syndicate for Homecoming 2019

The University of Maine at Presque Isle will present Homecoming 2019: Alumni, Friends, and Family Weekend from Thursday to Sunday, Sept. 26-29, featuring everything from a show by fan favorite Star City Syndicate to an explosive fireworks display to multiple games for students and the public.

Cemetery tour teaches community members about people from Presque Isle’s past

On the evening of Friday, Sept. 13, a small group of people gathered in the Fairmount Cemetery in Presque Isle to hear stories about a few of the people who made some of the greatest contributions to the central Aroostook city numerous decades ago.

UMPI receives 5 top rankings from U.S. News and World Report

The University of Maine at Presque Isle has been named one of the top 5 Most Innovative Schools for Regional Colleges in the North, along with four other top rankings, as part of the U.S. News and World Report 2020 Best Colleges list.

NMCC machining student receives job offer and full tuition

A senior precision machining technology student at Northern Maine Community College recently received a full-time job offer.

Literacy tea celebrates popular children’s books, promotes early reading

Hundreds of children and family members filled the Campus Center at the University of Maine at Presque Isle on Saturday to celebrate the joys of reading while raising funds to help other children embark on their own adventures with books.

Sorority donates to Aroostook House of Comfort

Maine Torchbearer Epsilon chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met on Sept. 12 at the home of Judy Kenney, chapter president.

Southern Aroostook school merger receives state’s endorsement

Could a regional high school for students in Houlton, Hodgdon, Southern Aroostook, East Grand and Region II become a reality?

Amid a population decline, first-year college students spark hope for a growing future in The County

Growing concerns of a declining population in Aroostook County over the last decade has led community leaders to establish programs encouraging young people to remain in The County.

UMPI Upward Bound students tour Capitol

U.S. Sen. Susan Collins met recently with a group of 17 students in the University of Maine at Presque Isle’s Upward Bound program in her Washington, D.C., office.

Houlton High School class of 1969 celebrates 50 years

Fifty members of Houlton High School’s Class of 1969 held a three-day reunion event to celebrate their 50th class reunion.

SAGE launches fall programs with kick-off event

Seniors Achieving Greater Education, or SAGE, celebrated the beginning of their fall classes with a kick-off event on Sept. 10 at the University of Maine at Presque Isle.

UMFK leaps ahead in U.S. News rankings

The University of Maine at Fort Kent has been named among the top tier of all north region colleges for the ninth consecutive year, according to the U.S. News & World Report 2020 rankings.

SAD 29 menu – Week of September 16, 2019

Breakfast for all Schools Breakfast is served with multi-grain reduced-sugar cereal, Wowbutter/jelly, assorted fruit juice and 1% and skim milk.

RSU 50 menu – Week of September 16, 2019

Breakfast Choice of 1 percent white or fat-free chocolate milk; assorted fruit juice and fresh fruit.

East Grand school menu – Week of September 16, 2019

Breakfast Breakfast is served with milk, fruit and juice.

SAD 70 menu – Week of September 16, 2019

Breakfast Breakfast is served with choice of cereal, assorted fruit juice and white or chocolate milk.

Campus welcomes new staff for fall semester

Northern Maine Community College welcomed four new staff and faculty members to the team this fall.

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