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Aroostook EMA cancels full-scale exercise Aug. 24 in Fort Kent

Aroostook EMA (AKEMA) will be coordinating a full-scale exercise in the area of the University of Maine at Fort Kent on Saturday, Aug. 24.

New UMFK professor earns federal recognition

The University of Maine at Fort Kent has announced that Marilyn Epp, recently hired full-time professor of public safety and criminal justice, was recently awarded the Investigative Achievement Award by the Department of Justice.

Acadian Archives hosts Archambault exhibit

The Acadian Archives/Archives acadiennes of the University of Maine at Fort Kent is hosting the exhibit “Peter Archambault or The Art of Transforming an Ethnic Slur into a Cultural Icon.”

UMFK earns Princeton Review ‘best in Northeast’ for 15th year

The University of Maine at Fort Kent has once again been named a “Best in the Northeast” college by the prestigious publication The Princeton Review.

UMFK announces spring 2019 dean’s list

The University of Maine at Fort Kent has announced their dean’s list for the spring 2019 semester. This list includes full-time and part-time students.

UMFK Summer Fun Run takes off in September

The University of Maine at Fort Kent Athletics Department is gearing up to host the “UM5K Summer Fun Run” at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7, at the UMFK Sports Center.

UMFK/UMPI nursing program sees busy first year, doubles slots for fall

Following a successful first year of the University of Maine at Fort Kent’s bachelor of science in nursing degree program delivered at the University of Maine at Presque Isle, and as part of continued efforts to address the statewide nursing cliff, officials are doubling the number of slots for fall 2019.

UMFK Summer Theatre to perform ‘Richard III’

University of Maine at Fort Kent Summer Theatre will perform William Shakespeare’s “Richard III” from Thursday, July 25, through Sunday, July 28.

Retired teachers to meet in Fort Kent

The Aroostook Retired Educators' Association will meet at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 30, at the University of Maine at Fort Kent.

Madawaska gets new Parks and Rec Department director

The Madawaska Parks and Recreation Department will see some changes with the addition of Sam Cyr as the new director after a two-month search for the right person to take over the position.

Mon 5 Cents

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.

Annual Summer Classic draws 22 teams

The fifth annual University of Maine at Fort Kent Summer Classic took place the weekend of June 21-23 in front of large crowds at the Fort Kent Community High School and UMFK gymnasiums.

Fort Kent artist designs town’s 150th anniversary logo

When freelance artist Erin Chasse was approached by town manager Suzie Paradis to create a design representing Fort Kent on the eve of the town’s 150th anniversary celebration, Chasse immediately got to work.

Credit union announces promotion, new hire

At the start of 2019, Acadia Federal Credit Union announced a plan for an internal reorganization to better align its management team with the institution’s strategic plan, while emphasizing building relationships with staff, members and the communities they serve.

UMFK Bengal co-ed soccer camp offered this summer

The University of Maine at Fort Kent Athletic Department will offer a week-long, action-packed co-ed soccer camp this summer.

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.

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