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Caribou High School is back in session with new hires and a new coat of paint

The main office of Caribou High School was buzzing with activity on Wednesday morning, the first day of school, with a seemingly endless stream of students coming in asking for schedules, information about their homeroom, or help with their locker combinations.

UMPI, UMFK leaders seek voter approval of $49 million bond package

Officials at the University of Maine at Presque Isle and University of Maine at Fort Kent urge County residents to vote for a $49 million bond package in November that would give the two campuses a total of $7.4 million to complete major infrastructure upgrades and expand healthcare programing.

SAD 27 directors to meet August 17, 2018

The 842nd meeting of the directors of SAD 27 will take place at 6:30 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018 in the library at Community High School.

Audrey Thomson to lead Foundation for Maine’s Community Colleges

The Board of Directors of The Foundation for Maine’s Community Colleges has announced the appointment of Audrey Thomson to serve as the organization’s next president, effective Sept. 4.

Sen. Jackson receives perfect score on education record

Senate Democratic Leader Troy Jackson of Allagash earned a 100 percent rating from the Maine Education Association for his voting record on education issues during the second regular session of the 128th Legislature.

County students win Maine Community Foundation scholarships

The Maine Community Foundation announces recipients of two scholarships benefitting Aroostook County students: the Sally Stetson Tongren Scholarship Fund for Aroostook County and the Aspire Scholarship Fund.

Water line work will reduce the University of Maine at Fort Kent access

The construction project to install a new underground water line at the University of Maine at Fort Kent’s Fox Auditorium is scheduled to start on Aug. 13, said UMFK Director of Facilities Management Andrew C. Jacobs.

The University of Maine at Fort Kent and the University of Maine at Presque Isle target nursing shortage with launch of new nursing degree program

In an effort to overcome the critical shortage of healthcare providers in Aroostook County and to help address the statewide nursing cliff, the University of Maine at Fort Kent and the University of Maine at Presque Isle are collaborating to launch a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program in Presque Isle starting in Fall 2018.

The University of Maine at Presque Isle’s Foundation hosts Backyard Getaway Tour fundraiser

Tour some of the County’s best backyard escapes when the Foundation of the University at Presque Isle hosts its first ever Backyard Getaway Tour on Saturday, Aug. 25, from Noon to 3:30 p.m.

Children celebrate summer and reading with United Way

More than 100 children bounced, played games and collected fun prizes at a United Way of Aroostook sponsored Summer Reading Celebration Day at Fort Kent Community High School on Thursday, Aug. 2.

University of Maine System awards nearly $1.8 million to help adults get a college degree

The University of Maine System’s Adult Degree Completion Scholarship still has funds available for Maine adults who want to resume their work toward a college degree this Fall.

MSAD 33 directors meeting is August 6

Regular meeting of the school directors for MSAD 33 will be held Monday, August 6.

MSAD 27 will hold a director’s meeting on August 6

The 841st meeting of the Directors of MSAD No. 27 will be held at 6:00 P.M. on Monday, August 6, 2018 in the Library at Community High School

Washington on University of Hartford spring dean’s list

The University of Hartford has announced that Kelsie Washington of Caribou has been named to its dean's list for spring 2018.

The University of Maine at Presque Isle releases Dean’s List for Spring 2018

One hundred and ninety-three students at the University of Maine at Presque Isle have been named to the Dean’s List for the spring semester, according to Dr. Ray Rice, UMPI President and Provost.

Wisdom’s newest graduates announce post-secondary plans

Wisdom Middle/High School has released its 2018 graduates’ post-secondary plans.

Madawaska High School names fourth-quarter honor roll for 2018

Officials at Madawaska High School recently announced the honor roll for the fourth quarter of the 2017-18 school year.

New Ventures offers free business classes

New Ventures Maine will offer two free business classes in August at the Madawaska Safety Complex training room.

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