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Valley schools will mark traditional Mardi Gras

At one time Mardi Gras was celebrated joyfully and enthusiastically in some parts of the St. John Valley. Unlike the highly commercialized celebrations in Louisiana, Mardi Gras in the Valley was celebrated simply with family and friends. Celebrants wore homemade masks and costumes using old clothes and clothing worn inside out or backwards.

Northern Maine Community College fall 2022 dean’s list

Northern Maine Community College has released its dean’s list for the 2022 fall semester. To earn a place on the list, students must achieve a 3.2-grade point average or above.

Agriculture education scholarship available

Graduating seniors from Maine high schools who are National FFA Organization (Future Farmers of America) members and interested in pursuing a career in farming, agriculture or natural resources are invited to apply for a Ronald P. Guerrette FFA Scholarship through the Maine Community Foundation.

Solar developer contributes to student enrichment program and area charitable causes

SunVest Solar, LLC, a Community Solar Developer headquartered in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, has contributed $5,400 to support SAD 27's Arts Boosters Club. This gift was part of an offer extended to the school district for participation in one of three Community Solar Gardens currently being developed by SunVest within the Versant Maine Public utility district.

Former SAD 33 leader earns national award

Jerry White, former SAD 33 superintendent, was recently inducted into the National Rural Education Association Hall of Fame at its national conference in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Maine Higher Education Foundation Scholarship awarded to Labbe

The trustees of the Maine Higher Education Assistance Foundation are pleased to announce the awarding of a scholarship for $1,000 to Julia Labbe of Eagle Lake.

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.

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