Education

1 year ago

Dr. Boucher to deliver NMCC’s 2023 Commencement address

Daryl Boucher, EdD, MSN, CCEMTP, NRP and RN, who serves as the vice president of operations at Northern Light AR Gould, has accepted an invitation to be NMCC’s 2023 Commencement speaker and will address the College’s graduating class on May 13 at The Forum in Presque Isle.

2 years ago

Collins to speak, Smith to be honored during UMPI’s 114th Commencement

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — University of Maine at Presque Isle President Ray Rice has announced that Samuel W. Collins, president of S.W. Collins and past chair of the University of Maine System Board of Trustees, will deliver the commencement address. In addition, Collins and Mary Barton Akeley Smith — philanthropist and advocate for community development […]

2 years ago

Martin honored as NMCC Student of the Year

Seven Maine community college students were honored for their academic success and campus and community involvement at a luncheon ceremony on Wednesday, April 26 at Maple Hill Farm in Hallowell. During this event, Northern Maine Community College recognized graduating senior Owen Martin of Caribou as the 2023 NMCC Student of the Year.

2 years ago

UMFK announces 2023 Distinguished Service Recipient

FORT KENT, Maine  – The University of Maine at Fort Kent is pleased to announce that Peter Sirois of Eagle Lake will be awarded the 2023 UMFK Distinguished Service Award at UMFK’s 141st Commencement ceremony on May 6. This award is given to individuals who have gone above and beyond in service to UMFK or […]

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2 years ago

Open house focused on Acadian safety and wellness

FORT KENT, Maine – The public is invited for an open house at the University of Maine at Fort Kent focusing on safety and wellness of the Acadian people of the region. Light refreshments and snacks will be provided at the event from 2-8 p.m. Friday, April 28 in the Nadeau Teleconference Room. This is […]

2 years ago

‘The Boston Marathon Experience’

FORT KENT, Maine — St. John Valley Senior College is offering a class on “The Boston Marathon Experience.” The class includes four Boston Marathon runners who will talk about how to prepare for the race, the challenges of the race, how to maintain their motivation, and their most difficult part of the race. One of […]

2 years ago

CAHS students visit Maine colleges

MARS HILL, Maine — The SAD 42 school board received an update on the annual junior class college trip to explore higher education.

2 years ago

Aroostook County school staffer gets national service award

DYER BROOK, Maine — Out of a pool of 90 nominees, an administrative assistant at Southern Aroostook Community School in Dyer Brook was honored Friday by the Maine Education Commissioner for her decades of devotion to the school.

2 years ago

Hobbs named Caribou Tech CTE Student of the Year

CARIBOU, Maine — Caribou Tech is pleased to announce Chase Hobbs as the Career & Technical Education Student of the Year for 2023. Chase is the son of Craig and Crystal Hobbs and a senior at Washburn District High School.