Education

1 month ago

NMCC honors new members at Phi Theta Kappa induction ceremony

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Northern Maine Community College held its fall induction ceremony for the Alpha Phi Epsilon Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa on Oct. 8. The event recognized academic excellence and welcomed 14 new members into the international honor society for two-year colleges. The ceremony opened with remarks from PTK Advisor Robert Carlson, followed […]

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Houlton High School Alumni Association launches Student Opportunity Fund

HOULTON, Maine — The Houlton High School Alumni Association has announced the creation of the Houlton Student Opportunity Fund, a new initiative designed to ensure that every Houlton High School student can access essential educational and enrichment opportunities while still in school. The Student Opportunity Fund will provide financial assistance for experiences that go beyond […]

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NMCC’s TRIO program awarded five-year federal renewal

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Northern Maine Community College has secured continued federal funding for its TRIO Student Support Services program, ensuring essential services remain available to students through 2030. The five-year grant allows NMCC to keep offering academic advising, tutoring, financial aid assistance, career guidance and transfer planning to eligible students, with the goal of […]

2 months ago

Celebrating success: Mars Hill FFA Member joins elite group as a 2025 American Degree recipient

By Jillian McLaughlin, Maine FFA state reporter The FFA American Degree is the highest level of recognition that can be bestowed upon a member of the organization. The prestigious American Degree, earned by only approximately 1% of members, signifies an unwavering dedication to the National FFA Organization even beyond one’s high school graduation. This year, […]

2 months ago

NMCC practical nursing program celebrates Class of 2025 with pinning ceremony

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Northern Maine Community College celebrated the accomplishments of 13 practical nursing students during a pinning ceremony held at 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12 at Presque Isle Middle School. The ceremony marked a milestone for the graduates, symbolizing their transition from students to nursing professionals. The event opened with a processional set […]

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Whited awarded Oklahoma State University scholarship

STILLWATER, Oklahoma – On Sept. 2 an Aroostook County student was honored by the Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture with academic scholarship support for the 2025-26 academic year.  Ava Whited of Bridgewater, who is studying plant and soil science, was awarded a Joseph Fleming Memorial Freshman Scholarship. These scholarships are part of the […]