Education

1 week ago

Aroostook Huskies captain named Maine Connections Academy STAR Student of the Month

MAPLETON, Maine – Brandon “BJ” Brown, 17 of Mapleton, has been named the STAR Student of November at Maine Connections Academy, a tuition-free online public school serving students in grades 7-12 statewide. Brown is being recognized for his academic success and achievement as the captain of the Aroostook Huskies Football Club‘s championship team this November. […]

2 weeks ago

UMFK hosts 4th annual UMS Nursing Research Symposium

FORT KENT, Maine — The University of Maine at Fort Kent successfully hosted the fourth annual University of Maine System Nursing Research Symposium on Friday, Oct. 24, bringing together nursing professionals, educators and students to share innovations in research, education and clinical practice. The event was held in the Nadeau Hall conference room, with virtual […]

2 weeks ago

Fourteen inducted into nursing honor society at UMFK

FORT KENT, Maine – Twelve nursing students and two nurse leaders were inducted to the Sigma Theta Tau Omicron Xi at Large Chapter at a ceremony held at the University of Maine at Fort Kent in Nadeau Hall conference room on Oct. 25. Shannon Gauvin, president of the Omicron Xi at Large Chapter, offered a […]

3 weeks ago

Maine community colleges and The Associated General Contractors of Maine launch pre-apprenticeship construction programs

AUGUSTA, Maine – The Maine Community College System and The Associated General Contractors of Maine are partnering to launch a four-week, hands-on construction training program across the state to prepare Maine adults for meaningful careers in the construction trades. The Maine Construction Academy Immersion Programs, managed by AGC Maine and funded by MCCS’s Harold Alfond […]

3 weeks ago

Presque Isle High School 1st quarter honor roll

Grade 12, high honors: Grade 12, high honors: Allie Bartol, Silas Baser, Griffin, Berry, Ethan Bosse, Madison Brazier, Kason Bua, Kera Burby, Lane Carmichael, Kimberly Caron, Eli Chasse, Emily Churchill, Hattie Cogswell, Johanna Cote, Hunter Craig, Melodi Craig, Mallory Cronin, Payton Davenport, Kilian Deschaine, Rhianna Desjardins, Courtney Dockham, Jonas Elliot, Evan Ellis, Aubrey Ellsworth, Brynna […]

4 weeks ago

NMCC Foundation honors community leaders, students at Annual Dinner and Awards Celebration

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The Northern Maine Community College Foundation hosted its Annual Dinner and Awards Celebration on Thursday, Nov. 13, bringing together community partners, donors, faculty, staff, students and foundation board members to recognize leadership, service and student achievement. Foundation Executive Director Nicole Cote, who also serves as NMCC’s dean of economic and workforce development, opened […]