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UMFK announces Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2022 inductees

The University of Maine at Fort Kent is proud to announce the UMFK Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2022 inductees:

UMFK hires new assistant professor of computer science

The University of Maine at Fort Kent is pleased to welcome Dr. Kelly White as an assistant professor of computer science.

SAD 33 board to meet May 23 in St. Agatha

Van Buren honor parts

Van Buren District School has announced the 2022 senior honor parts.

District weighs options to replace elementary school destroyed by fire

School officials in a small Aroostook County town are weighing potential options to replace an elementary school building destroyed by fire last July.

Getting a handle on the best gobbler gear

Tom turkey remain in full mating mode during the second half of the season, so circumstances are prime to bag and tag a turkey.

Fort Kent middle school students explore Maine career opportunities

Valley Rivers Middle School students got a headstart on the future when they researched and provided live presentations.

UMFK nursing student honored with award

The University of Maine at Fort Kent is pleased to announce that nursing student Irene Neal was recently honored by Maine Campus Compact on April 28 at its 21st annual Awards Ceremony. Neal was awarded the Heart and Soul Award which recognizes outstanding work in public service and civic engagement by Maine faculty, students, and community and corporate partners.

UMFK hires new forestry professor

FORT KENT – The University of Maine at Fort Kent is pleased to welcome Dr.

Maine State FFA Convention to be held at NMCC & UMPI

Northern Maine Community College and the University of Maine at Presque Isle will host the 91st annual Convention of the Maine State FFA on May 12-13.

UMFK professor awarded research grant

The University of Maine at Fort Kent is pleased to announce that Professor Duane Belanger has been awarded a Rural Health and Wellbeing Grand Challenge Injury Prevention Seed Grant focusing on safety and wellness of Acadian residents of the upper Saint John River valley.

UMFK to become pet-friendly

The University of Maine at Fort Kent will be the first University of Maine System school to have a pet-friendly residence hall, effective this fall.

Scholarships available for County students

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.

Senator visits with Fort Kent Elementary School students

Maine Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, visites with first- and second-grade students at Fort Kent Elementary School. He spoke with students recently about how the Maine Legislature works.

Martin receives FK Principal’s Award

Nancy Martin of Fort Kent, a senior at Fort Kent Community High School, has been selected to receive the 2022 Principal's Award, Principal John Kaleta announced.

Senator honors Principal’s Award winner

Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, welcomes Madysen Picard to the State House for earning the Wisdom High School Principal’s Award. He also recognized her on the floor of the Maine Senate.

LaPlante is Student of the Year

Amy White, Career and Technical Education director at Van Buren Regional Technology Center, is pleased to announce Eric LaPlante as the CTE Student of the Year.

Fort Kent students runners-up at Maine Drama Festival, rack up individual awards

The Fort Kent Community High School one-act play “Cudas’ Last Ride” was a success for all involved at the Class B Regional Drama Festival held the weekend of March 25-26 in Millinocket.

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