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French exchange program returns in Fort Kent

Students living an ocean apart came together for the first time since 2019 when the French exchange program returned to Fort Kent Community High School after being halted by the pandemic.

Former Celtics player to share recovery story

Aroostook Mental Health Services Inc. and the Aroostook Rural Communities Opioid Response Program will welcome a former Boston Celtics player to The County to share his recovery journey.

French pre-K reopens after three-year pandemic hiatus

Smiling faces, anxious faces, excited faces and even a few leery faces greeted teacher Aline Dupont and teacher assistant Priscilla Cannan on Oct. 12, the first day of Ma Petite Ecole at the St. John Valley Tech Center in Frenchville.

UMFK named to the 2022-2023 list of Military Friendly Schools

A group that advocates for the education of military veterans has awarded the University of Maine at Fort Kent the designation of a 2022-2023 Military Friendly School.

Northern Maine Community College to give three students a free look into what college could be

Northern Maine Community College announced that it will be inviting prospective students from around the state to apply to participate in the college's first-ever free "North of Now Field Day," which will take place on Nov. 9.

Fort Kent father claims non-binary teacher asked students to keep ‘Mx.’ honorific from parents

The father of a Fort Kent Elementary School student told the school board that a teacher on staff encourages their students to lie to parents about their request that the kids use the non-binary honorific “Mx.” rather than “Miss,” “Ms.” or “Mr.” to address the educator.

‘Grease’ soon to be the word in Fort Kent

Break out the leather jackets and feelings of nostalgia. The musical “Grease” is coming to Fort Kent.

Knights of Columbus Council 7920 celebrates 40 years

Knights of Columbus Council 7920 celebrated 40 years as a council with a banquet on Aug. 27 at the St. Agatha Church Parish Hall. Members of Wisdom Middle High School's National Honor Society, accompanied by other Wisdom Middle High School students, provided community service to the event.

UMFK to host open house

The University of Maine at Fort Kent will host its annual fall open house for prospective college-bound students on Friday, Nov. 4 to give everyone a chance to experience campus life.

Fort Kent schools delayed due to water line break

Water is currently unavailable to Fort Kent Community High School/Valley Rivers Middle School and Fort Kent Elementary School.

UMFK Michael Simon Scholarship benefits from additional contribution

This September, the University of Maine at Fort Kent received a pledge of $68,593.09 to add to the endowed Michael Simon Scholarship, raising the scholarship’s market value to $300,000. This contribution was from the estate of Michael Simon with additional contributions from his brother, Jamil.

UMFK Conservation Law students participate in live search and rescue

When Will Pols enrolled in the Conservation Law program at The University of Maine at Fort Kent in 2020, he didn’t expect to be on an active search and rescue as a student. Earlier this summer, Pols joined eight other UMFK students in an emergency search and rescue mission in the Fort Kent area.

UMFK makes the U.S. News & World Report’s rankings for 12th consecutive year

The University of Maine at Fort Kent has been named among the top tier of all north region colleges for the 12th consecutive year, according to the U.S. News & World Report 2023 rankings. UMFK first achieved top-tier college status in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2011 rankings.

UMFK hosts Homecoming Sept. 8-11

The University of Maine at Fort Kent will host its annual Homecoming celebration for the weekend of Sept. 8-11.

St. John Valley Senior College announces a visit to Micmac Nation Museum and farm

St. John Valley Senior College is offering a “A Visit to the Micmac Nation Museum and the Micmac Farm” in Presque Isle. Attendees will see artifacts from the history and culture of the Micmacs, the Native American people that inhabited the northern part of Maine.

Van Buren students start the year with support from donors

A couple of Van Buren graduates helped students and teachers start the new year off right with some some much-needed donations.

School back in swing for St. John Valley students

The surest sign of summer’s end in northern Maine is when children return to school.

Welcome Reception for UMFK’s 12th president

The University of Maine at Fort Kent will officially welcome its 12th president, Dr. Deborah Hedeen, at a Welcome Reception on Friday, Sept. 9 between 4-7 p.m. in the campus’ newest building, the Enrollment and Advancement Center.

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