3 weeks ago
He just graduated from a rural Maine high school. Now he’s on the school board.
He decided to run on Election Day, when he went to the town office to vote and noticed there were vacant seats.
Education
3 weeks ago
Gauvin and Watson to be honored during UMPI’s 117th Commencement
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — University of Maine at Presque Isle President Ray Rice has announced that Sandra “Sandy” Gauvin, longtime educator and co-founder of the Aroostook Aspirations Initiative, will deliver the commencement address. In addition, Gauvin and David Watson, a Harvard-trained attorney, partner at Goodwin Procter LLP and proud UMPI alumnus, will each receive an […]
3 weeks ago
Assistant Resident TRiO Tutor at UMFK
FORT KENT, Maine — In his role as the University of Maine at Fort Kent’s new Assistant Resident TRiO Tutor program’s tutorial resident assistant, Angel Solis Anguiano prefers using the “see one, do one, teach one” learning model in assisting fellow students with their studies. The hands-on learning model dates to 19th century surgical training, […]
4 weeks ago
Caron named Career & Technology Student of the Year
Van Buren Regional Technology Center and MSAD 24 are proud to present the Career & Technology Student of the Year, Madyson Caron.
4 weeks ago
Maine author teaches kids about writing through Allagash Wilderness Waterway tales
Caverly’s writings and tales are based on his 32 years as a Maine Park Ranger and regional supervisor of the Allagash Wilderness Waterway.
4 weeks ago
Aroostook border collie stars in children’s book series
“It was three years ago and my first realization that there’s more to these kids’ school experiences than learning to read and write.”
4 weeks ago
A County school hosted an anti-bullying dance team. Libs of TikTok called it ‘grooming’
Conservative influencer Libs of TikTok blasted a series of posts about the performance — and its lead dancer — to its millions of social media followers.
1 month ago
Caribou school district projects $1.7M budget increase
The total marks a drop from the roughly 9.5% increase RSU 39 had projected at its first budget workshop weeks earlier.
1 month ago
RSU 29 needs $1.6 million in additional local dollars for next school year
As valuations rise, school districts get less from the state. That means district residents will pay more.
1 month ago
UMFK to host 15th annual Scholars’ Symposium on April 29
The University of Maine at Fort Kent will host its 15th annual Scholars’ Symposium on Wednesday, April 29, highlighting students’ research and academic excellence.
