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RSU 50 approves $4.1 million budget for next school year

An increase in educational taxes is in the works for the seven communities that make up RSU 50.

Top students named at Houlton Middle-High School

Tim Tweedie, principal at Houlton Middle-High School, has announced that the following students have been recognized as “Students of the Month” for February.

25th Annual GHCA Bike-a-thon to be held Saturday, May 21

Greater Houlton Christian Academy (GHCA) will hold its 25th annual Bike-a-thon on Saturday, May 21.

Island Falls youth wins Elks essay award

Ashlyn York, an eighth-grade student at Southern Aroostook Community School, was recently chosen as the recipient of the 2021-2022 Elks Americanism Essay Contest.

Parents express concerns over large number of denied superintendents’ agreements

Concerned parents showed up to the SAD 70 school board meeting in force Monday evening to express their displeasure with the district’s superintendent.

SAD 70 board approves $6.7 million budget

A $6.7 million spending plan for SAD 70 will now make its way to voters in the six communities that comprise the school district.

GHCA announces top students for Class of 2022

HOULTON, Maine – Matthew Smith, head of school for Greater Houlton Christian Academy, has announced honor parts for the graduating Class of 2022.

Fitzpatrick named Career and Technical Education Student of the Year for 2022

A passion for the trades has helped a Hodgdon student rise above his peers at the Region Two School of Applied Technology.

Retiring Dean Dr. Martin to deliver NMCC’s 2022 Commencement Address

PRESQUE ISLE – Concluding a long career of advancing academic excellence and serving her community, Dr.

Presque Isle to amend marijuana ordinance

Presque Isle will hold a public hearing on proposed changes to its marijuana ordinance, including posting health awareness signs for pregnant women and keeping pot businesses out of rural, agricultural areas.

RSU 29 menu

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

Washburn senior nets gold in cabinetmaking

WASHBURN, Maine — Kyle Thurston, a senior at Washburn District High School, earned a gold medal in the SkillsUSA cabinetmaking contest.

RSU 39 school board approves $20.8 million budget featuring slight increase

On Wednesday, RSU 39 school board members unanimously approved a budget that will be slightly higher than initially predicted.

RSU 29 approves $15.5 million budget for 2022-23 school year

A “relatively flat” budget of $15.5 million will be sent to voters in the four communities that comprise RSU 29.

Maine State FFA Convention to be held at NMCC & UMPI

Northern Maine Community College and the University of Maine at Presque Isle will host the 91st annual Convention of the Maine State FFA on May 12-13.

NMCC Student of the Year Ashby honored alongside peers

On April 27 the Maine Community College System recognized this year’s Student of the Year award recipients on a statewide Zoom call with an audience of educators, legislators, the MCCS Board of Trustees, and Maine business leaders.

Houlton Middle-High School unveils third quarter honor roll for 2021-22

Houlton Middle-High School principal Tim Tweedie has announced that the following students have earned recognition on the school’s honor roll for the third quarter of the 2021-22 school year.

RSU 39 projecting an increase in budget this year

RSU 39 is expecting at least a 5 percent increase due to rising fuel, diesel and electric costs

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