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Health assessed outside the walls of the UMCE

A group of first-year students of the clinical course SINF1711 of the Nursing Science Sector of the Université de Moncton, Edmundston Campus (UMCE ), went on a mission recently to promote health in the community.

UMCE: we turn for diversity

The UMCE Equality Committee has found a unique way to promote diversity at the Université de Moncton, Edmundston Campus (UMCE), through the "Diversity Wheel" event held on November 21st.

Local officials express concerns about proposed changes to special education rule

Many local school districts have concerns regarding the state’s proposed special education rule which they say would benefit students in the long term but place greater financial burdens on budget-strapped rural districts in Aroostook County.

The Rhéa-Larose Library celebrates 50 years

The Rhéa-Larose Library of the Université de Moncton, Edmundston Campus (UMCE), celebrated its 50th anniversary on November 30 with a reception.

Grade 6 students at École Notre-Dame learn science at UMCE

The "Let's Talk Science" activity was presented for a second year at the Université de Moncton's Edmundston campus on Thursday, November 1st in the presence of a group of 54 Grade 6 students at École Notre-Dame Edmundston.

The sum of $ 1,000 raised during the sale of books of the FSLM

The sum of $ 1,000 was raised during the annual sale of used books organized by the Human Sciences Sector of the Université de Moncton, Edmundston Campus (UMCE), for the benefit of the Saint-Louis Foundation -Maillet (FSLM).

SAD #33 board of directors meeting Dec. 10

SAD #33 school board of directors will have a meeting on December 10, 2018.

Huge cast of students to perform ‘Wizard of Oz’ in Fort Kent

One road in northern Maine that won’t be snow covered and slippery next week is the yellow brick road to the “The Wizard of Oz,” which students from elementary school on up will perform live at the University of Maine at Fort Kent Fox Auditorium.

Poll shows loan servicers make it worse for Mainers struggling to pay down student debt

The Maine Center for Economic Policy (MECEP) and the Center for Responsible Lending (CRL) released a poll Nov. 29 that shows student loan debt is preventing a staggering number of borrowers from buying a home (42 percent), saving for retirement (56 percent) or even covering the cost of basic necessities (35 percent).

Madawaska school, town officials hear update on education regionalization effort

The Madawaska Board of Selectmen entertained a meeting Monday evening with the Madawaska School Department’s school committee members to discuss the progress and status of the Valley Unified Regional Service Center project.

Students write, share local veterans’ stories

Some Fort Kent Community High School students recently visited with local veterans as part of a community service project.

SAD 27 board will meet Dec. 3

The 847th meeting of the directors of SAD 27 will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 3, 2018, in the library at Community High School.

Parents donate more than $3,000 to equip school buses with cameras

The parents of a Madawaska Elementary School student recently donated more than $3,000 worth of camera equipment to be installed on two school buses after a motorist almost ran over their daughter.

Officials choose site selection committee for regional school

Officials with the Valley Unified Regional Service Center have selected and confirmed the names of 14 of 17 representatives from the three member school systems to serve on a committee to find a location for a proposed regional high school.

Madawaska schools receive ALICE training certification

After one year of training and review, the Madawaska School Department is finally certified by the ALICE Training Institute as an ALICE Certified Organization.

More than 200 students share scholarships totaling more than half a million dollars

An amount exceeding $ 520,000 was awarded in the form of scholarships to more than 200 students at the Université de Moncton, Edmundston Campus (UMCE), during the 2018-2019 academic year.

Partnership engages in ‘Education to Industry’

Efforts to better link employers with educators in Aroostook County continue for Aroostook Partnership.

Madawaska school committee, selectmen to meet Nov. 26

The Madawaska School Committee will hold a special meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 26, 2018, at the Superintendent’s Conference Room. This is a joint meeting with the Madawaska Board of Selectmen.

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