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Bengals basketball returns to winning ways

FORT KENT, Maine -- It didn’t matter where the Bengal Basketball teams played, whether it be in the friendly confines of the UMFK Sports Center, in a different state, or abroad in the great white north of Canada, the UMFK Basketball teams returned to their winning ways in 2020.

Aroostook Aspirations Initiative grant will help young students in workforce

Earlier this month, Bangor Savings Bank announced it had donated nearly $180,000 in grants to nonprofits across Maine, including the Presque Isle-based Aroostook Aspirations Initiative.

St. John Valley Sports in Review 2019

The following is the first of two articles highlighting some of the top sports stories from 2019.

Student art exhibition reflects ‘Life at UMFK’

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 451 Painting class. The exhibition will be on display through Wednesday, Dec. 18.

Credit union aims to halt student hunger

University Credit Union has begun its third annual Ending Hunger on Campus Campaign to end food insecurity among Maine's college students.

UMPI Owls edge past UMFK Bengals, 68-66

The University of Maine at Presque Isle men's basketball team took on County rival University of Maine at Fort Kent on Saturday, Dec. 7. UMPI earned the win after a well fought game, 68-66 after being down early.

UMPI sees positive trends in enrollment numbers despite demographic changes

UMPI has experienced a “significant” overall increase in student population over the past five years — more than the other campuses in the University of Maine System.

UMFK receives King Foundation grant to enhance safety

The University of Maine at Fort Kent has announce it was recently awarded a $5,000 grant from the Stephen and Tabitha King Foundation to purchase four new automated external defibrillators (AED) to place throughout campus.

UMFK music professor returns from European tour

University of Maine at Fort Kent Professor of Music and Education, Dr. Scott Brickman, recently returned from Europe, where two of his newest compositions premiered.

UMFK moves ahead with facilities upgrades

A master plan to upgrade facilities at the University of Maine at Fort Kent campus is well underway following a bond initiative Maine voters passed last year to modernize facilities at the seven public university campuses.

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.

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