Education

1 year ago

GHCA plans 26th annual Bike-a-Thon on Saturday

HOULTON, Maine — Greater Houlton Christian Academy will hold its 26th annual Bike-a-thon on Saturday, May 20. “Each year the bike-a-thon raises approximately $20,000. This past year exceeded our expectations, raising $31,000. We hope to do that again this year,” said Sarah Porter, Bike-a-thon co-chairperson. 

1 year ago

Washburn announces honor parts

Washburn District High School Principal and Superintendent Larry Worcester has announced the honor parts for the Class of 2023:  valedictorian, Lucy Tate; salutatorian, Christopher Tardie; first honor essayist, Heidi Echeverria; second honor essayist, Chase Hobbs; and third honor essayist, Parker Corey.

1 year ago

Van Buren names senior honor parts for class of 2023

VAN BUREN, Maine — Van Buren District Secondary School recently named the 2023 graduating class honor parts.   Elyssa Violette is this year’s valedictorian, Aidan Christopher Stanco is salutatorian and Alec Ayotte is honor essayist. Violette is the daughter of Brian and Gretchen Violette and has one older sister, Jayde. She is the Principal’s Award recipient, […]

1 year ago

Workforce coordinator will build bridges for ‘new Mainers’

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Victoire Liwanga recently became workforce development coordinator for New Mainers at Northern Maine Community College.  Originally from the Democratic Republic of Congo, she will continue efforts began by the Northern Maine Growth Initiative — a task force comprised of local business and community leaders — to build connections to the refugee […]

1 year ago

Employees honored during recognition event

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The University of Maine at Presque Isle honored several employees for their years of service during the Employee Recognition event on May 9. This year’s event recognized employees who marked a milestone anniversary in 2023. Eighteen employees were recognized for their combined 240 years of service to the University.