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Healthcare leader Harvey-Mc Pherson named UMFK commencement speaker
2+ hour, 54+ min ago (389+ words) FORT KENT, Maine " The University of Maine at Fort Kent is pleased to announce Lisa Harvey-Mc Pherson, a distinguished healthcare executive and nurse leader, will serve as the keynote speaker for the University's 144th commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 9. During the…...
NMCC nursing program ranked No. 2 in Maine for 2025
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (292+ words) PRESQUE ISLE, Maine " Northern Maine Community College's registered nursing program has been ranked No. 2 in Maine for 2025 by Nursing Explorer. com, a national education resource that evaluates nursing programs based on graduate success on licensure examinations. The NMCC program earned…...
Barnes named Caribou Tech Center Student of the Year
6+ day, 22+ hour ago (321+ words) CARIBOU, Maine " Caribou Tech Center is proud to announce Brady Barnes as the Student of the Year for the 202526 year. A senior at Caribou High School and a four-year Caribou Tech student, Barnes exemplifies the highest standards of leadership, professionalism…...
Washburn Memorial Library welcomes new children's librarian
1+ week, 2+ hour ago (125+ words) WASHBURN, Maine " Washburn Memorial Library is pleased to welcome Delaini Huston as its new children's librarian. Huston comes to the library with experience in creating early childhood curriculum, knowledge of early childhood development from birth through grade 12, behavioral guidance and…...
NMCC students earn top honors at Skills USA Maine State Conference
1+ week, 1+ day ago (295+ words) BANGOR, Maine " Students from Northern Maine Community College earned top honors at the 2026 Skills USA Maine State Leadership and Skills Conference, posting strong results in competitive events that showcased technical skill and workforce readiness in high-demand trades. In electrical construction…...
High school students get college exposure in UMPI chemistry lab
1+ week, 1+ day ago (297+ words) More than a dozen Presque Isle High School students got a taste of the college experience at the University of Maine at Presque Isle Tuesday through a chemistry lab hosted by an UMPI professor." Part of an Advanced Placement Chemistry…...
Aroostook business and Boothbay police team up to help protect kids
1+ week, 6+ day ago (738+ words) When the Boothbay Harbor police chief met the Aroostook County inventor of body armor backpacks, he knew the gear might help kids feel safer in school." Chief Doug Snyder, who often works with schools to improve safety, listened to teachers…...
UMFK launches online master of science in homeland security
2+ week, 2+ day ago (213+ words) FORT KENT, Maine " The University of Maine at Fort Kent has recently announced a new online master of science in homeland security designed to prepare new graduates and professionals to lead in an increasingly complex security environment shaped by cyber…...
Southern Aroostook high schools weigh consolidation
2+ week, 2+ day ago (576+ words) HOULTON, Maine " A community conversation about consolidating two southern Aroostook high schools and a career and technical education center serving five area districts has been slated for April 7 at the Temple Theater in Houlton." Following school board approval, representatives from…...
UMPI to host JA Titan Challenge
2+ week, 6+ day ago (56+ words) PRESQUE ISLE, Maine " The University of Maine at Presque Isle is partnering with Junior Achievement of Maine to host the annual Titan Challenge. On Tuesday, March 31, UMPI will welcome teams of students from high schools across Aroostook County. Students will…...