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SAD 33 directors to meet Nov. 25, 2019

FRENCHVILLE, Maine — The 1028th Meeting of the Maine School Administrative District No.

Preliminary curriculum for proposed regional school expands learning and career opportunities for Valley students

Administrators of a proposed regional school in the St. John Valley have begun developing a curriculum for high school students that would expand learning opportunities for the students should the new school become a reality.

Maine Community Foundation offers library grants

The Maine Community Foundation’s Rose and Samuel Rudman Library Trust is accepting applications for grants to support programs at libraries in Aroostook and six other Maine counties.

Momentum Aroostook signs agreement with Husson University

Momentum Aroostook (MA) and Husson University announced Nov. 18 that they have signed an agreement to provide all of MA’s members who successfully enroll in any of the University’s non-capped undergraduate and graduate degree programs offered at Husson’s Northern Maine campus with a 10 percent tuition discount. This includes the University’s popular Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs.

Project>Login, UMFK launch computer course for high school students

In honor of STEAM Week, Project>Login and the University of Maine at Fort Kent’s Rural U Early College Program announce a new computer science course for the spring 2020 semester.

SAD 27 directors to meet Tuesday, Nov. 19 in Fort Kent

The 867th meeting of the directors of SAD 27 will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 19.

Sandstrom to lead Northern Maine Community College Foundation

After a year of unprecedented scholarship disbursements and ongoing campus renovations, the Northern Maine Community College Foundation recently celebrated its success at an annual dinner held on the Presque Isle campus.

School Resource Officer does more than patrol the hallways

As the Madawaska School Department’s school resource officer, Jamie Pelletier does more than just patrol the hallways at the Madawaska schools.

Marine visits Madawaska class

Marine Private Ryan Levesque, son of Hervin and Deb Levesque of Madawaska, spoke to the seventh- and eighth-grade class at Madawaska Middle High School on Friday, Nov. 1.

UMFK students go pink to benefit cancer fund

The University of Maine at Fort Kent recently wrapped up the month of October with a “Pink Dance” put on by members of the Student Senate to raise awareness and funds for cancer care.

Desjardins joins national education group board

The National Association of State Boards of Education has announced the election of seven new members to its board of directors during its annual conference last month in Omaha. Fern Desjardins, a resident of St. Agatha, Maine, was elected as the board’s new state board member representative.

Dino man delivers prehistoric fun to elementary school

The Madawaska Elementary School got a special visit from the Dino Man Thursday, Nov. 7, to teach the students about dinosaurs and the solar system.

SAD 27 directors slate meeting Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019

The 866th meeting of the directors of SAD 27 will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 6.

Pre-K students learn fire safety

Students at the Madawaska Elementary School got a visit from a local firefighter and a special dog named Sparky to learn about fire prevention and safety on Wednesday, Oct. 30.

Van Buren native develops internet-based farming too

Nicholas LaJoie has a knack for electronics and innovation -- and he’s using that to give back to his Aroostook County roots.

Students connect with career opportunities at UMFK breakfast

University of Maine at Fort Kent students were able to network with and gain first-hand knowledge about possible career pathways they might pursue by meeting up with local professionals at a breakfast sponsored by Jobs for Maine Graduates and TRIO.

UMFK, tech center sign articulation agreement

The University of Maine at Fort Kent Forestry Program and St. John Valley Technology Center have entered into a unique agreement that will focus on providing graduates of SJVTC’s forestry program the opportunity to achieve a degree in a shortened period of time.

Local students to perform ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’

Theater-goers can purchase their golden tickets to musical performances of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” which local students will perform next month in Fort Kent.

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