Houlton, the last U.S. stop along the path of totality, has been preparing for this event for nearly three years, and whether it gets 5,000 or the predicted 40,000 visitors, the town is ready with traffic plans, food trucks, porta potties, shuttle buses and six star parks.
Northern Maine Community College is proud to announce its selection as one of the recipients of nearly $15 million in federal funding designated for Maine’s community colleges.
The 2024 Northern Maine Community College Job Fair, hosted on Thursday, March 28, offered a platform for job seekers across diverse industries to engage with potential employment opportunities. The fair facilitated the connection of nearly 350 job seekers with over 70 employers.
Defying Expectations is the theme of the University of Maine at Presque Isle’s 21st annual University Day, taking place on Wednesday, April 10, and students will be showcasing that theme in presentations on everything from enhancing learner empowerment through Artificial Intelligence to providing a voice to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility and Belonging discussions.
The University of Maine at Presque Isle will present Haley Moss, neurodiversity expert and the first openly autistic lawyer in Florida, as a 2023-24 Libra Distinguished Lecture Series speaker on Tuesday, April 9 at 7 p.m. in the Campus Center.
Darick Williams was elected to the council and will be sworn in at the May 1 meeting.
25 Years Ago – April 7, 1999
Ladner won a lifetime award — The Maine Arts Sponsors Association awarded their first Lifetime Achievement Award to Dan Ladner, teacher and director at the Caribou High School and the Performing Arts Center for his lifetime contributions to the performing arts in Maine.
The auditorium has served as an event and performance hub for the campus and wider community for more than 60 years.
The camping area will be closed, so travelers headed to the area for the eclipse will not be able to stay at the park.
The University of Maine at Presque Isle’s Reed Fine Art Gallery will present the 2024 senior thesis exhibition by fine art major Dylan Ouellette from Friday, April 5, through Friday, April 19.
