Education

5 months ago

Ricker trustees award $275,000 in scholarships to county graduates

HOULTON, Maine — The Ricker College Board of Trustees held its annual meeting on May 19 at Houlton Regional Hospital with Chair Leigh Cummings presiding. According to Gary Bossie, executive director of the scholarship program, there are currently 137 in-college students receiving scholarships from the board. These are $2,000 scholarships which are renewable annually. The […]

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5 months ago

UMFK students named to the spring dean’s list

FORT KENT, Maine – The University of Maine at Fort Kent is proud to announce the dean’s list for the spring 2024 semester. This includes full-time and part-time students. “Congratulations to the students who have made the UMFK dean’s & academic recognition lists,” said UMFK President Deb Hedeen. “The dean’s list includes full-time students who […]

5 months ago

UMaine Extension offering free cooking and nutrition class series for Aroostook County residents in July

University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program will offer a free, multi-session nutrition education program to pregnant moms, parents, guardians and young adults in Aroostook County in July. The program will be offered three times. The first multi-session series began from 10-11 a.m. starting June 26 and continues weekly through the […]

5 months ago

GHCA lists honor roll

Greater Houlton Christian Academy has announced the fourth-quarter honor roll for the 2023-24 school year.  The following were included. Grade 4 — High Honors: Gracelynn Crone, Isaiah Dionne, Johnathan Hill, Anna Nuccio, Oliver Phillips, Liam Quint, Chyler Williams. Honors: Jacey Crone, Jacob Matthews, Faith Watson. Grade 5 — Highest Honors: Kaylee Witmer. High Honors: Conner […]

5 months ago

Fort Kent Community High School/Valley Rivers Middle School issues honor roll

FORT KENT, Maine — Fort Kent Community High School and Valley Rivers Middle School recently released the honor roll for the second semester of the 2023-24 school year. This honor roll is determined as follows: Academic Honors: Learners need to meet proficiency (3) in course standards. Habits of Work (HOW) Honors: Learners need to be […]

5 months ago

Kids raise record amount for heart health

Eva Hoyt Zippel Elementary School held an assembly on June 6 to celebrate Kids Heart Challenge, during which students raised more than $17,000 for the American Heart Association.