Education

2 days ago

Madawaska school budget headed to 2nd referendum vote

MADAWASKA, Maine — Roughly 25 Madawaska residents attended the school district’s second annual budget hearing on Thursday night and quickly approved the second iteration of a budget that residents in June previously shot down. The meeting only lasted about 20 minutes with just a few brief clarifying audience questions. School officials met earlier this month […]

2 days ago

Revised Hodgdon school district budget clears first hurdle

HODGDON, Maine — The Hodgdon School District’s revised 2025-2026 $7.7 million budget passed on Thursday night despite attempts by some voters to make additional cuts, meaning it will next go to a referendum vote that’s set for Aug. 7.  Following a June referendum vote rejecting the district’s proposed $7.9 million budget by more than 200 […]

5 days ago

UMPI, UMF establish first-ever YourPace partnership program to meet state workforce needs

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The University of Maine at Presque Isle and the University of Maine at Farmington are partnering on a first-of-its-kind degree for adult learners starting this fall: a public policy degree offered by UMF and delivered through UMPI’s entirely online, competency-based YourPace program. This innovative YourPace partnership program will provide adult learners […]

5 days ago

UMFK celebrates Professor Brickman’s symphonic works inspired by Baltic and Slavic heritage

FORT KENT, Maine – UMFK is proud to announce a special recognition of the profound and culturally rich symphonic compositions of Professor Scott Brickman, Ph.D. His body of work, particularly his five symphonies composed between 2006 and 2020, offers a compelling musical journey deeply rooted in his Baltic and Slavic ethnic background. The University of […]

6 days ago

Presque Isle High School announces dates for the start of the fall semester

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Monday, Aug. 4 the Presque Isle Guidance Office opens for the 2025-26 school year. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Call 207-764-7721 to make an appointment with one of the three guidance counselors. Tuesday Aug. 5 the health office opens for 2025-26, office hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. […]

6 days ago

Local Worthington Scholarship honorees

The Worthington Scholarship Foundation is delighted to announce that 1,000 graduating seniors from high schools across Maine were awarded the Worthington Scholarship. The Foundation is committed to increasing college accessibility by reducing financial barriers and connecting scholars with resources that will aid them in their college journey.  “This Foundation was created with a simple vision: […]