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Chase Smith center taps University of Maine at Fort Kent student

The University of Maine at Fort Kent has announced that nursing student Katelynn Dougherty is one of 28 students to be accepted into the prestigious Maine NEW Leadership program at the Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center

UMaine Fort Kent club wants recyclable trash

As a part of their “Earth Daze Weekend,” the University of Maine at Fort Kent Sustainability Club will offer a drop-off location in the Paradis Shop and Save parking lot or all recyclables during Earth Day weekend, April 21

UMFK lists students on fall 2017 dean’s list

Dr. Steven Gammon, vice president for academic affairs at the University of Maine at Fort Kent, has announced that 290 full-time and 189 part-time students are named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2017 semester.

Longtime athletic director leaving UMFK for Unity College

University of Maine at Fort Kent Director of Athletics and men’s soccer coach Bill Ashby is stepping down from his post immediately and taking a new position at Unity College.

UMFK honors athletes at Hall of Fame ceremony

Three former University of Maine at Fort Kent athletes and one multi-award winning coach were inducted into the UMFK Athletic Hall of Fame at a dinner and ceremony at the Sport Center on Saturday, April 7.

UMFK Scholars’ Symposium to address ‘fake news’ and the importance of truth

The public is invited as guest speakers and students explore the proliferation of misinformation and fake news in our lives as part of this year’s Scholar’s Symposium at the University of Maine at Fort Kent.

Mills to offer UMFK commencement address

The University of Maine at Fort Kent has announced that Dr. Dora Ann Mills will be the keynote speaker for the 136th commencement ceremony on May 12 at 1 p.m. in the UMFK Sports Center.

UMFK will feature Broadway fundraiser

The University of Maine at Fort Kent Foundation will present its 13th annual dinner/performance fundraising event on Saturday, April 28.

Scholar recalls historic Fraser paper strike

Nearly 40 years ago workers at the paper mill in Madawaska literally laid on railroad tracks in front of freight trains to fight for better working conditions.

UMFK Alumni sponsor craft beer-tasting event

The UMFK Alumni Association, in collaboration with Walker’s Pub in Fort Kent, will host Alumni on Tap, a craft beer-tasting event on Saturday, April 14, 2018 from Noon to 4:00pm at Walker’s Pub on Main Street.

Fulbright scholar to speak on impact of social media

The University of Maine at Fort Kent will host Dr. Fanbin Zeng, who will give the presentation “The Relationship Between Social Media Use and Citizen Participation in the United States” in Fox Auditorium at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 19.

Sucrerie serves up Acadian culture at UMFK

The annual University of Maine at Fort Kent Sucrerie served up a sweet lesson in local culture for students who attended the event on Thursday, March 22.

Maine university trustees OK controversial political activity rules

The University of Maine System board of trustees unanimously approved a contentious political activity policy during its meeting Monday, despite faculty and student representatives’ pleas for another delay.

UMPI, UMFK targeting tuition help

The University of Maine Presque Isle and University of Maine Fort Kent are making inroads in their efforts to help more Maine students afford a higher education.

UMFK welcomes new professor of forestry

The University of Maine at Fort Kent recently welcomed Nicole Rogers to the forestry faculty. A Mainer and a graduate of the University of Maine, Rogers is devoted to the diverse woodlands of Maine.

Sucrerie celebrates maple, Acadian tradition

The University of Maine at Fort Kent will host its annual “Sucrerie” on Thursday, March 22, 2018, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Nowland Hall.

UMFK to induct four into Athletic Hall of Fame

The University of Maine at Fort Kent will host its 11th annual Athletic Hall of Fame induction dinner and ceremony on Saturday, April 7, in the university’s Sports Center.

Northern Star competition reveals St. John Valley talent

There is plenty of musical talent to be found in the St. John Valley as the 14th annual United Way of Aroostook Northern Star competition proved on Friday night.

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