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UMFK celebrates 229 graduates with virtual commencement ceremony

Though they could not walk across the auditorium stage to receive their diplomas, the Class of 2021 celebrated the University of Maine at Fort Kent’s 139th commencement via videoconference on Saturday, May 8.

Fort Kent team wins Battle of the Books championship

A team of Fort Kent Community High School freshman and sophomore students are Aroostook County Battle of the Books champions.

Fort Kent Elementary School administrator retires after more than 30 years of service

Fort Kent Elementary School dean of students and educator Paul Michaud will retire this year after serving students in the St. John Valley for more than three decades.

Aroostook schools ranked among top 10 in Maine

Three schools in Aroostook County ranked within the top 10 high schools in the state, according to a recent ranking published by the national outlet U.S. News & World Report.

UMFK announces 2021 virtual graduation celebration

The University of Maine at Fort Kent will host an online graduation celebration at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 8, on the UMFK website.

Adult Learner Scholarships available from MaineCF

The Maine Community Foundation seeks applications to its Adult Learner Scholarship Fund, which supports non-traditional students who want to change their lives for the better through education and training.

Scholarships available for students pursuing business degrees

Applications are currently being accepted for the Maine Community Foundation’s Patriot Education Scholarship Fund.

Ayotte earns Principal’s Award

Principal Karen DuBois announced today that Abigail A. Ayotte, the daughter of Michelle Ayotte and Chad Ayotte and a senior at Van Buren District Secondary School, has been selected to receive the 2021 Principal's Award.

McIntyre finishes third in Future Business Leaders of America graphic design competition

Van Buren Regional Technology Center is pleased to announce that Emberlie McIntyre recently earned a third-place finish in the Future Business Leaders of America Graphic Design State Competition.

SAD 27 board to meet on Monday

The 895th Meeting of the Directors of MSAD No. 27 will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, May 3, in the Fort Kent Elementary School Music Room or via Zoom Video Conferencing.

Registration open for teen leadership camp

Officials with the Aroostook Teen Leadership Camp, a year-round leadership development and drug prevention program for teens, have announced that registration is now open for this year’s summer event.

St. John Valley Tech students visit international bridge job site

Clad in reflective vests and bright orange hardhats, seven students from St. John Valley Technological Center’s heavy equipment operation class visited the future site of the Madawaska-Edmundston international bridge on April 26 to hear about the project from Reed & Reed project superintendent Greg Letourneau.

Retired educators plan virtual meeting May 6

The Maine Education Association-Retired will hold its annual meeting virtually by Zoom from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 6.

Van Buren students earn second place in Titan Challenge

Van Buren Regional Technology Center has announced the success of Business Education students in the JA (Junior Achievement) of Maine Titan Challenge.

Scholarships available for Aroostook County students

Online applications are currently being accepted at the Maine Community Foundation for the Sally Stetson Tongren Scholarship Fund for Aroostook County and the Wendell S. Doody Memorial Scholarship Fund.

Career collaborative offers college and career resources

The Maine Compass Career Collaborative virtual experience will open to all of Maine’s middle and high school students, free of charge, on April 26.

SAD 33 board plans Monday meeting

The 1047th Meeting of the Maine School Administrative District No. 33 will be held at 6 p.m. on April 12, 2021, at the Wisdom Middle/High School in St. Agatha.

Kevin Anderson named Fort Kent Elementary School dean of students

Valley Rivers Middle School science teacher Kevin Anderson has been named dean of students at Fort Kent Elementary School.

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