Bancroft
Bancroft, ME · Education
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Caribou High School seniors win Northern Maine Junior Achievement Titan challenge
CARIBOU, Maine (WAGM) -Two Caribou High School seniors took first place in the 2026 Northern Maine Junior Achievement Titan challenge. Over several weeks, the challenge encourages students to make business decisions like how to market products, manage production and keep employees satisfied, all while competing against other teams. Matthew Nonken...
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MSAD1 Plans Public Hearing on School Consolidation
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - A discussion about the future of local schools took place last night in Presque Isle. During the MSAD 1 school board meeting at Presque Isle Middle School, Superintendent Ben Greenlaw presented an update on the proposed consolidation of MSAD 1. “Overall, I think it went...
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RSU 29 needs $1.6 million in additional local dollars for next school year
Regional School Unit 29’s additional local contribution for next school year’s proposed $18.5 million budget is set to increase 10.57% from this year. In the Houlton school district’s 2026–2027 proposed budget, the total local contribution is $4.6 million, with $2.9 million required by the state and an additional local contribution of $1.6 million to bridge the funding gap, Superintendent Joe Fagnant said.
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2026 Miss Presque Isle pageant crowns 6
Elegance, community spirit and talent took center stage Saturday, April 4, as 26 contestants competed in the Miss Presque Isle Pageant at Presque Isle Middle School. In front of a sold-out audience, six young ladies were crowned to represent the Star City for the coming year. Under the leadership of...
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Alumni Cares Fund campaign reaches goal, strengthens support for local students and families
HOULTON, Maine — The Houlton High School Alumni Association has announced the successful completion of its recent Alumni Cares Fund campaign, a two-week fundraising effort aimed at supporting students and families facing unexpected financial hardships. The campaign, which ran from March 17-31, raised over $5,000, meeting the community portion...
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UMA, UMPI launch online medical laboratory science bachelor’s degree to expand Maine’s healthcare workforce
The University of Maine at Presque Isle and the University of Maine at Augusta are launching a bachelor of science in medical laboratory science degree designed to expand career pathways for laboratory professionals and help meet growing healthcare workforce needs across Maine. Applications are now being accepted for the new...
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NMCC nursing program ranked No. 2 in Maine for 2025
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Northern Maine Community College’s registered nursing program has been ranked No. 2 in Maine for 2025 by NursingExplorer.com, a national education resource that evaluates nursing programs based on graduate success on licensure examinations. The NMCC program earned the recognition with a 96.6% weighted average...
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UMA, UMPI launch online medical laboratory science bachelor’s degree to expand Maine’s healthcare workforce
The University of Maine at Presque Isle and the University of Maine at Augusta are launching a bachelor of science in medical laboratory science degree designed to expand career pathways for laboratory professionals and help meet growing healthcare workforce needs across Maine. Applications are now being accepted for the new online program, which was approved […]
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Southern Aroostook high schools weigh consolidation
A southern Aroostook high school consolidation could meld technical and traditional education to better prepare students for the workforce, school officials said. Superintendents in the Hodgdon and Houlton school districts shared more on The County’s latest school consolidation proposal April 7 with about 60 area residents at Houlton’s Temple Theatre.
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Team Previews: Meet Washburn’s New Baseball Coach
WASHBURN, Maine (WAGM) - Washburn High School has a new baseball coach. Ricky Goupille, who also serves as the Sports Information Director at the University of Maine at Presque Isle, called the opportunity to coach the Beavers something he ‘couldn’t turn down.’. The team, still practicing indoors, is...
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UMPI celebrates 23rd annual University Day
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine —The University of Maine at Presque Isle will host its 23rd annual University Day activities on Tuesday, April 14 and Wednesday, April 15, complete with evening poster presentations and a keynote address by a Libra Distinguished Lecture Series speaker and a day filled with student presentations. The theme of this year’s University Day is “Envisioning the Future: Curiosity-Driven Discovery.”
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RSU39 to Hold Consolidation Meeting Tonight
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - Tonight,. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. at the UMPI Campus Center and will give community members the opportunity to learn more about the proposal, ask questions, and take part in the discussion about the future of these schools and their students. The three school districts jointly applied for a grant through the Maine Department of Education to support a single regional 9-through-16 school, including both the Caribou and Presque Isle technology centers. The second part of the Department of Education’s application for consolidation funding is due by October 31st this year.
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Easton school budget reduces music position amid enrollment decline
EASTON, Maine (WAGM) - The Easton School Committee has approved a budget for the 2026-2027 school year that includes a reduction to the district’s music position. School officials said the change is tied to declining enrollment and will not have a negative effect on the music curriculum. Superintendent Richard...
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Southern Aroostook school districts continue consolidation discussions
HOULTON, Maine (WAGM) - School officials and community members gathered Tuesday night for a presentation on a proposed consolidated high school for southern Aroostook. RSU 29, MSAD 70, and Region Two CTE are in the second phase of a consolidated high school grant application through the Maine Department of Education. School leaders said the project is meant to address long-term needs, including limited space at Region Two and growing financial pressure on local taxpayers.
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Meeting Set for Southern Aroostook Consolidation
HOULTON, Maine (WAGM) - The discussion continues about consolidation for three schools in Southern Aroostook. Tuesday night, school officials and community members will gather for a presentation on the proposed consolidation of RSU 29, MSAD 70, and Region Two CTE. The three districts are applying for a consolidated high school...