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UMFK athletic teams end seasons, Lady Bengals notch soccer win

As Charles Dickens once said, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…” And the same could be said for the incredible roller coaster of emotions the University of Maine at Fort Kent athletics teams went through as their season ended just a couple of weeks ago.

Project>Login, UMFK launch computer course for high school students

In honor of STEAM Week, Project>Login and the University of Maine at Fort Kent’s Rural U Early College Program announce a new computer science course for the spring 2020 semester.

Community members honor bravest of all at Veterans Day ceremony in Fort Kent

A bitter chill in the air did not deter nearly 75 people from demonstrating their respect for past and present American service members who have and continue to risk their lives to serve our country.

UMFK students go pink to benefit cancer fund

The University of Maine at Fort Kent recently wrapped up the month of October with a “Pink Dance” put on by members of the Student Senate to raise awareness and funds for cancer care.

UMFK Bengals soccer, volleyball battle their way to number two in the nation

In what might very well be the busiest week of the year for the University of Maine at Fort Kent athletic teams, four of the six varsity teams were in action throughout the week and they represented UMFK and Bengal Pride to the best of their ability, despite mixed results.

Bengal basketball officially tips off

University of Maine at Fort Kent Bengal basketball officially tipped off its season Saturday, Nov. 2, as both men and women took on St. Thomas University of New Brunswick and both teams came away with victories.

Students connect with career opportunities at UMFK breakfast

University of Maine at Fort Kent students were able to network with and gain first-hand knowledge about possible career pathways they might pursue by meeting up with local professionals at a breakfast sponsored by Jobs for Maine Graduates and TRIO.

UMFK, tech center sign articulation agreement

The University of Maine at Fort Kent Forestry Program and St. John Valley Technology Center have entered into a unique agreement that will focus on providing graduates of SJVTC’s forestry program the opportunity to achieve a degree in a shortened period of time.

Bengals blitz Falcons in finale

In what were the final home soccer matches of the season for both the Men’s and Women’s Soccer teams, the Bengals blitzed the visiting Fisher Falcons winning both matches on the day.

Credit union names scholarship recipients

For three Maine college freshmen, paying for education just got a little easier. Acadia Federal Credit Union named Cassidy Beaulieu, Sarah Masterson and Jacob Jandreau as the 2019 recipients of the Acadia FCU Scholarship.

UMFK to dedicate scorer’s table in honor of longtime official

Before the tip-off of the University of Maine at Fort Kent men’s and women’s basketball home openers of the season next Saturday, Oct. 26, the UMFK Athletic Department will take a moment to recognize the late Ronnie Guy, who passed away earlier this year in June.

Campuses achieve honors for Maine seafood sourcing

The dining operations at the University of Maine at Presque Isle and the University of Maine at Fort Kent recently achieved the goal of sourcing 100 percent “Gulf of Maine Responsibly Harvested”white fish, making them champions in the Gulf of Maine Research Institute seafood program.

Bengals teams play successful weekend

It was another action-packed weekend for the UMFK Bengal athletic teams as the women’s soccer team continued its winning ways, women’s volleyball defeated its rival, and the men’s soccer team defied the odds against some of the best teams in the country.

UMFK advances 21 spots in college ranking

The University of Maine at Fort Kent has not only made the Washington Monthly’s annual Bachelor’s College Rankings, but has moved up by 21 spots. UMFK was also named 38th out of 250 colleges in the publication’s “Best Bang for the Buck: Northeast” rankings.

Scarecrow Festival and UMFK Homecoming to return to Fort Kent

The annual Greater Fort Kent Area Chamber of Commerce Scarecrow Festival and University of Maine at Fort Kent Homecoming will return to Fort Kent the weekend of Oct. 12.

UMFK to host open house on Oct. 21

The University of Maine at Fort Kent will host its annual Fall Open House for prospective college-bound students on Monday, Oct. 21, to give everyone a chance to experience campus life.

VRMS students share lunch, break barriers

Students at Valley Rivers Middle School broke down social and racial barriers by having in-depth discussions with students from the University of Maine at Fort Kent for Mix-It-Up at Lunch Day on Sept. 11.

County schools go green and focus on recycling and composting

Each morning, Janice Logan prepares three aluminum water bottles for her children and fills them with ice water from her refrigerator.

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