Education

2 weeks ago

UMA full-time president’s, dean’s lists

AUGUSTA – University of Maine at Augusta Provost Joseph Szakas announces the fall 2024 full-time president’s list and full-time dean’s list for respective grade point averages of 3.8 or higher and 3.25 to 3.79. Local president’s list honorees are Hannah Blanchette, Madawaska; Riley DeTour, Sherman; Brenn Edwards, Fort Kent; Allie Fullen, Presque Isle; Jadon Gentle, […]

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Aroostook County Childcare Resource Center receives donation from KeyBank

KeyBank (NYSE: KEY) has donated $15,000 to Aroostook County Childcare Resource Center, an initiative of United Way of Aroostook and the Aroostook Partnership. ACCRC supports over 80 childcare and daycare centers in Aroostook County by helping to match childcare services to community needs, provide training and resources to early childcare providers, collaborate with businesses to […]

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Cyr earns dean’s list honors at Roger Williams University

BRISTOL, Rhode Island — Isabel Cyr of Houlton has been named to the fall 2024 dean’s list at Roger Williams University. Full-time students who complete 12 or more credits per semester and earn a grade point average of 3.4 or higher are placed on the dean’s list that semester.

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Acadia FCU honors Saucier’s legacy with memorial scholarship

Acadia Federal Credit Union is proud to announce the creation of the Peter Saucier Memorial Scholarship, a $5,000 award aimed at empowering our next generation with educational opportunities. This scholarship pays tribute to Saucier, a beloved board member and volunteer who devoted over 28 years of service to the credit union and its members. Saucier’s […]

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Rotary Club brings literacy to life with annual thesaurus distribution

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The Presque Isle Rotary Club’s annual Thesaurus Day is making a difference in the lives of local grade 3 students, continuing a tradition that began in September 2006. This year, about 175 thesauruses were distributed to students at Zippel, Mapleton, Easton and Ashland schools, thanks to the dedication of the club’s […]

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Lincoln University dean’s list

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri — Lincoln University of Missouri is pleased to announce the fall 2024 dean’s list honorees, recognizing full-time undergraduate students earning a minimum term GPA of 3.00, excluding grades in courses that do not carry credit toward graduation. The dean’s list includes the following local students: Damian Jones of Fort Kent and Kevon […]

3 weeks ago

Future Business Leaders help the community

The Presque Isle Future Business Leaders of America recently collected canned goods for their community service project and presented them to Homeless Services of Aroostook in Presque Isle.

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UMPI Libra Distinguished Lecturer Series

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine – The University of Maine at Presque Isle will host Meg Bolger as its next speaker in the Libra Distinguished Lecturer Series on Thursday, February 6 at 6 p.m. via Zoom. Bolger’s talk is titled “Holding Space: Navigating Conflict with a Generous Approach.” An expert facilitator and head of the company Facilitator […]

3 weeks ago

JMG and UCU forge partnership to empower students

AUGUSTA — JMG (formerly known as Jobs for Maine’s Graduates, Inc.) is pleased to announce a meaningful partnership with University Credit Union to enhance opportunities for Maine students as they prepare for their next steps in education and career pathways. This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to creating engaging and impactful experiences for students. UCU’s […]