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Resiliency helps Madawaska student earn scholarship

A student from Madawaska is among three children of workers who suffered serious workplace injuries who were awarded a total of $20,000 in scholarships from Maine Employers Mutual Insurance Company.

UMFK lists 2019 degree recipients

The University of Maine at Fort Kent graduating seniors received their degrees at the 137th commencement exercises held at UMFK’s Sports Center on May 11th. University President Dr. John N. Short presided over the ceremony.

Aroostook Teen Leadership Camp receives donation

Aroostook Teen Leadership Camp (ATLC) recently received a $1,500 donation from the Masons of Fort Kent Lodge 209.

UMFK Theatre to host ‘Richard III’ auditions

The University of Maine at Fort Kent’s Summer Theatre, now entering its 12th season, announces open auditions for its summer 2019 production of “Richard III” by William Shakespeare.

P’tit Jean va chez l’vieux magicien — Part 4 of 5

The traditional tale of Petit Jean, as told to me by Mr. Thadée Lausier of Grand Isle in the 1970s when I worked summers for Prof. Roger Paradis at UMFK, is 2,500 words long.

UMFK announces annual awards and scholarships

The University of Maine at Fort Kent has announced their annual awards and scholarships that were recently presented to both undergraduate students and those who graduated this spring.

Second-graders rock the runway at Earth Day inspired fashion show

Students in Stacy Belanger’s second-grade class at Fort Kent Elementary School educated, inspired and entertained audiences at the fifth annual Trash to Treasure Fashion Show on Friday, May 17, at the University of Maine at Fort Kent Fox Auditorium.

UMFK to host popular fiction author Doiron

The University of Maine at Fort Kent will host Paul Doiron, author of the famous “Mike Bowditch” mystery series, at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 5.

Organizers cancel Brain Gain conference at UMFK

Due to low registration numbers, the difficult decision to cancel the Brain Gain Population Attraction Conference was made by steering committee members on May 13.

Officers oblige young fans eager for photo op

When three young children standing outside the University of Maine at Fort Kent Sports Center on Saturday spotted four uniformed Fort Kent Police officers walking together, the youngsters eagerly asked their father if they could have a photo taken with the officers.

LePage receives honorary degree for work supporting education at Fort Kent’s commencement

The University of Maine System board of trustees conferred upon Paul LePage an honorary degree in appreciation for his efforts toward supporting education as governor.

UMFK professor seeks landowners willing to allow birdhouses on their property

A University of Maine at Fort Kent professor is offering free birdhouses to St. John Valley folks willing to post them on their land.

Communication the focus of scholars symposium at UMFK

Communication is the key to success, keynote speaker Elizabeth Peavey, an award winning writer, performer and educator, told those attending Wednesday’s scholars symposium at the University of Maine at Fort Kent.

UMFK track and field team wraps up inaugural season with 13 medals

The University of Maine at Fort Kent track and field program concluded its inaugural season on Saturday at the United States Collegiate Athletic Association National Invitational in Burlington, Vermont.

UMFK names Distinguished Service Award honorees

The University of Maine at Fort Kent has announced that Melford Pelletier and Reynold Raymond will both be awarded Distinguished Service Awards at UMFK’s 137th commencement ceremony on May 11, 2019.

UMFK to debut ‘Visual Voices’ student exhibit

The University of Maine at Fort Kent Blake Library Gallery is featuring the work of students in Thérèse L. Provenzano’s Art 200 Fundamentals of Art-Drawing class and Art 320 Studio Projects.

Outgoing chancellor visits UMFK, names interim president

Outgoing University of Maine System Chancellor James H. Page named Dr. Tex Boggs to serve as interim president and provost for UMFK while the system trustees conduct a national search for a new leader.

Fulbright scholar to address bilingualism

The University of Maine at Fort Kent will host Fulbright Scholar Dr. Anabella Niculescu-Gorpin, who will offer the presentation “Bilingualism and English-Induced Language Change: The Case of Present-day Romanian,” at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, April 29, in Nadeau Hall.

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