PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — After nearly 40 years teaching music, with 32 years locally at RSU 39 in Caribou, Vicki King knew exactly what to do when she retired in 2022, and it didn’t involve music. At least not at first.
FORT KENT, Maine –- The University of Maine at Fort Kent will host its 12th annual Scholars’ Symposium on Wednesday, April 26 on the UMFK campus. The theme of this year’s event is “Serendipity.” The symposium is open to the public. “The Scholars’ Symposium is the summative academic event for all schools within the Maine […]
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Defying Expectations is the theme of the University of Maine at Presque Isle’s 20th annual University Day, taking place on Wednesday, April 12, and students will be showcasing that theme in presentations on everything from digital storytelling using artificial intelligence to the art and science of early childhood education the opioid […]
Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash recently welcomed Dr. Fern Desjardins of St. Agatha to the Maine Senate. Dr. Desjardins was unanimously confirmed for a second term on the State Board of Education, which she currently chairs. “Fern is so passionate about the work she does as an educator; it is deeply inspiring to me. She […]
HOULTON, Maine — Aroostook County 4-H held its annual public speaking tournament on Saturday, March 18th. Four 4-H members presented on topics of their choice to an audience of family and friends at the Houlton UMaine Cooperative Extension Office, located in the Houlton Higher Education Center.
Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash recently welcomed the Easton Chapter of Future Farmers of America to the Senate Chamber as part of National Agriculture Day.
FORT KENT, Maine — St. John Valley Senior College is offering a class on “Managing Elections.” The class will be taught by Maine’s Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, who will speak on the election process, voter registration, the ballot structure, and ranked-choice voting. This will be an excellent class especially for those involved in municipal […]
The University of Maine at Presque Isle presents Dr. Laymon Hicks, author and motivational speaker, as the next speaker in its 2022-23 Libra Distinguished Lecture Series on Tuesday, April 11 at 7 p.m. in the Campus Center.
Lucy Tate of Washburn, a senior at Washburn District High School, has been selected to receive the 2023 Principal’s Award, Principal Lawrence Worcester announced. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement and citizenship.
A group of about 25 students from around the greater Houlton area converged Thursday, March 23, on a grove of maple trees on the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians Reservation to learn about the process of tapping trees.
