2 years ago
NMCC creating housing and child care to bolster workforce
Construction is ongoing on a child-care center in Penobscot Hall. Now, with $500,000 in federal funds, the college will refurbish the 50-room Andrews Hall to expand housing.
Education
2 years ago
Houlton grads share one last moment together
Led by graduation marshal and third honor essayist Kadan Carpenter, the 84 seniors took one last journey together before stepping into a new life phase.
2 years ago
Local students named to Thomas College spring honors list
Thomas College announces local undergraduate students named to the spring 2024 honors list.
2 years ago
Madawaska Middle/High School graduates reflect on their experiences
The graduation ceremony was held Thursday at the school.
2 years ago
East Grand graduate credits outdoor program with keeping him in school
The only one among his seven siblings and cousins to graduate from high school, Emery, 18, said the early morning outdoor ed program is what kept him in school.
2 years ago
Graduate from Caribou finds University of New England a pathway to serving rural Maine
University of New England student Jillian Flynn has known for a long time that she wanted to work in rural health care.
2 years ago
Limestone town, school leaders propose increased budgets
The annual town meeting will be held at 6 p.m. June 12 at Limestone Community School’s auditorium.
2 years ago
Rotary Club seeks participants in RYLA Program
The Fort Kent Rotary Club will offer scholarships to two young adults, ages 18 to 35 interested in attending RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards).
2 years ago
Houlton school board member resigns because system ‘turned away from God’
Michelle Henderson, who last fall ran on a platform opposing LGBTQ+ programming in the schools, said that such programming only protects one class of children.
2 years ago
UMPI finalizes sale of Houlton Education Center to local association
The sale of the downtown building to the Community Living Association is nearly complete and the facility will be turned over to the buyer on July 1
