Education

5 days ago

MSSM students elected to top leadership roles at Youth in Government

AUGUSTA, Maine — Maine School of Science and Mathematics students excelled at this year’s Maine Youth in Government program, held in Augusta over the Veterans Day weekend, where they earned numerous top leadership roles such as youth governor, president of the senate, speaker of the house and state treasurer, and earning recognition for Best Bill. […]

6 days ago

Houlton student wins veteran interview program

Houlton Middle High School has announced that Peter Bonaparte, a dedicated and talented student, has won first place in the Cole Land Transportation Museum’s prestigious Veteran Interview Program. 

6 days ago

UMPI’s Libra Distinguished Lecture Series presents AI expert Dr. Watson

PRESQUE ISLE — The University of Maine at Presque Isle will present Dr. C. Edward Watson, author and vice president for digital innovation at the American Association of Colleges and Universities, as the next speaker in its 2024-25 Libra Distinguished Lecture Series on Tuesday, Dec. 3 at 6 p.m. in the Campus Center. During his […]

1 week ago

MaineCF awards $217K to Aroostook County students

The Maine Community Foundation has awarded more than $217,000 to Aroostook County students through the Wendell S. Doody Memorial Scholarship Fund and the Sally Stetson Tongren Fund for Aroostook County.

1 week ago

Learning from local history

Members of the Central Aroostook Historical Society and generous community members funded a donation of 12 copies of the Historical Society’ newest book, “More Stories from the Heart of the County,” to the Central Aroostook High School History Department for use in classes.

2 weeks ago

NMCC honor society inducts new members

Northern Maine Community College’s Alpha Phi Epsilon chapter of Phi Theta Kappa held its fall induction ceremony Oct. 29, welcoming a new group of high-achieving students into the distinguished international honor society.