3 months ago

Fort Kent youngster wins library reading challenge

First-grader Caroline Aldrich clocked five hours of reading to win the Fort Kent Public Library Fall Reading Challenge. 

3 months ago

Valley schools receive Acadian heritage educational resources

The University of Maine at Fort Kent Acadian Archives acadiennes, with financial assistance from the Maine Acadian Heritage Council, recently donated gift baskets containing learning resources on Acadian history and culture to St. John Valley schools. 

4 months ago

Nursing simulation center gives UMPI and UMFK students real-life experiences

On an average day in class, University of Maine at Presque Isle nursing students Rachel Stetson and Sarah Sutherland check patient vital signs and heart beats, ask patients how they are feeling and perform quick interventions during health emergencies.

4 months ago

SAD 27 board to hold special meeting Monday

The 889th special meeting of the Directors of MSAD No. 27 will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 16, 2020, in the Fort Kent Community High School Library or via Zoom Video Conferencing.

4 months ago

SAD 27 seeks candidate to fill school board vacancy

The SAD 27 Board of Directors is seeking a candidate to fill a vacancy created by the resignation of board member Clarence “Cur” Soucy.

4 months ago

Madawaska Athletics Boosters raise $6,000 from Drive 4 Ur School virtual fundraiser

The Madawaska Athletics Booster Club held its annual Ford Drive 4 Ur School fundraiser event, only this year, they suited it for COVID. 

4 months ago

SAD 33 board to meet Monday evening

The 1042nd Meeting of the Maine School Administrative District No. 33 will be held at 6:00pm on November 9, 2020 at the Dr. Levesque Elementary School in Frenchville.

4 months ago

SAD 27 directors to meet Monday in Fort Kent

The SAD 27 board of directors will meet at 6 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 2, in the Fort Kent Community High School Library or via Zoom Video Conferencing.

4 months ago

Teachers write letter in support of regional school project, superintendent

Leaders of the three teachers associations representing educators in the school administrative units comprising Valley Unified Education Service Center have drafted a letter in support of a proposed regional high school and the superintendent who initiated the project.

4 months ago

Northern Maine Community College to broadcast fall open house via local TV

In an effort to minimize the community’s exposure to COVID-19, Northern Maine Community College has decided to deliver their annual open house event on Thursday, Nov. 5, in an unconventional format this year—via television networks NBC, CBS, and FOX, through a partnership with local television.

5 months ago

Maine Hunger Dialogue focuses on college student food and housing insecurity

The Maine Hunger Dialogue will convene by webinar from 10 a.m. to noon on Friday, Oct. 23. The event is free and open to the public.

5 months ago

2020 Tongren Scholarships announced for students in Aroostook County

The Maine Community Foundation announces recipients of the Sally Stetson Tongren Scholarship Fund for Aroostook County. The fund provides renewable support to graduating seniors of high schools in Aroostook County who are pursuing post-secondary education.

5 months ago

NMCC names dean’s list students for spring 2020

Northern Maine Community College has released its dean’s list for the 2020 spring semester. To earn a place on the list, students must achieve a 3.2 grade-point-average or above.

5 months ago

UMFK professor’s works performed at international music festival

University of Maine at Fort Kent Professor of Music and Education, Dr. Scott Brickman has had his compositions performed at an international music festival in Kwidzyn, Poland.

5 months ago

Valley Unified Think Tank fails to reach consensus on school site, RSU

Representatives for three school administrative units comprising Valley Unified Regional Service Center attended a Think Tank meeting on Wednesday, but failed to reach consensus regarding the site of a proposed new regional school and whether to form an RSU.

5 months ago

Totally Trades session goes virtual this fall

The Totally Trades Conference, coordinated by New Ventures Maine, will be offered virtually this fall with an online Totally Trades Career Week from Oct. 19 to 23.

5 months ago

St. John Valley Technology Center boasts new simulator equipment

The St. John Valley Technology Center rolled out some new programs this year thanks to the acquisition of new state-of-the-art training equipment for forestry and construction. 

5 months ago

Valley Unified project still possible as partners return to Think Tank

The three St. John Valley school administrative units comprising Valley Unified Regional Service Center will return to a Think Tank process to try and resolve their differences before abandoning the project.