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Maliseet tribe salutes graduating seniors
MONTICELLO, Maine – The Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians saluted its graduating high school Class of 2026 Friday evening, June 19 with a special ceremony and dinner at the Wilderness Pines Campground. “I am honored to welcome our 2026 High School graduates, families and friends,” Amber Wire, education director...
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County Principal Named 2026-2027 M.P.A. President
LIMESTONE, Maine (WAGM) - A County principal is stepping into a statewide leadership role. He’ll officially take on the position on July 1st. Next year’s Maine Principals’ Association president told us about what the role means and how he hopes it will help support school leaders across the state.
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Young athletes compete at Northern Maine track meet
CARIBOU, Maine (WAGM) - The Northern Maine Community Recreation Association held its annual State Track & Field Meet at Caribou High School on Friday. The competition featured 75 events. Athletes said some events were more popular than others. “Probably the softball throw,” Emma Ring said. Gracie Butler agreed. “Probably...
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Presque Isle High School recognizes top five seniors
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Presque Isle High School Principal David Bartlett and Guidance Director Theresa Bonner are pleased to announce the top five seniors of the graduating Class of 2026. We are delighted to announce that Benjamin Straetz is ranked first among Presque Isle High School’s Class of 2026....
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Mapleton School Mile a success
Mapleton Elementary School held its annual field day on June 6. The first activity of the day was the fourth annual running of the Mapleton Mile 2026 at the school. The run was a fundraiser for Caring Area Neighbors for Cancer Education and Recovery. The School and the organization have partnered for 15 years in many smaller projects, but the Mapleton Mile has dramatically expanded the fundraising effort.
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Easton honors the Class of 2026
Easton Jr/Sr High School bid farewell to the 11 members of the Class of 2026 during a June 5 graduation ceremony. Principal Laura Hunter welcomed all attending. “Tonight, we come together as families, friends, faculty, staff and community members to celebrate this class and the journey that has brought them to this moment,” Hunter said. “We have the honor of recognizing each member of the Class of 2026. As we do, we celebrate their accomplishments, their growth, and the unique qualities each graduate brings with them as they move forward.”
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Ashland graduates 19 in Class of 2026
Nineteen seniors crossed the stage and received their diplomas during Ashland District School’s graduation ceremony, held on Friday, June 5, in the school gymnasium. Family members, friends, faculty and community members gathered to celebrate the accomplishments of the Class of 2026 and recognize the bright futures that lie ahead for graduates.
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Hodgdon graduates ready to move on to next chapter
Hodgdon Middle High School’s Class of 2026 graduated on Friday night. The 23 graduating seniors shared stories of their nearly 14 years together and, in the words of first honor essayist Joseph David Scott, because of their connection, he has the ability and confidence to achieve his goals. “Probably...
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Voters Approve Zippel Elementary Closure
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine - Presque Isle voters approved the MSAD 1 school budget on Tuesday, June 9, along with the decision to close Zippel Elementary School. The closure will allow the district to offer full-day kindergarten programming starting next school year. Now, district leaders said they are moving forward with...
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UMFK nursing students honored at pinning ceremony at UMPI
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine – Six University of Maine at Fort Kent nursing students were honored May 7 at the annual UMFK Nurse Pinning Ceremony, held on the University of Maine at Presque Isle campus. The collaborative program allows students to begin their studies at UMPI and, after two years,...
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GHCA graduates nine in 34th annual commencement
Nine Greater Houlton Christian Academy graduates walked the traditional farewell graduation walk during the school’s 34th annual commencement ceremony on May 31 at the Military Street Baptist Church in Houlton. As part of the ceremony, each of the graduates shared stories of their many years together, thanking teachers, classmates,...
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Voters Approve Zippel Elementary Closure
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - Presque Isle voters approved the MSAD 1 school budget on Tuesday, June 9, along with the decision to close Zippel Elementary School. The closure will allow the district to offer full-day kindergarten programming starting next school year. Now, district leaders say they are moving forward with their reorganization plan.
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Caribou Student Wins Silver at SkillsUSA Nationals
CARIBOU, Maine (WAGM) - A Caribou Tech Center student is back home with a national honor. Brady Barnes earned a silver medal at the Skills USA National Competition after competing in the job interview category. He’s spent the past few days hearing congratulations from classmates, teachers, and the community.
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Presque Isle senior signs with Saint Joseph’s College golf team
Presque Isle High School senior Logan Caron will continue his academic and athletic career at Saint Joseph’s College of Maine, where he will study business management and compete on the Monks’ NCAA Division III golf team. Caron signed his letter of intent on May 29, surrounded by family,...
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Caribou High School sends off 90 new graduates
Caribou High School bid farewell to the Class of 2026 during a graduation ceremony that packed the school gym on Sunday. The 90-member class was led by Valedictorian Maggie Bell and Salutatorian Brayden Caldwell, who both addressed their classmates. Caleb Swanberg, a 2007 Caribou High School graduate, member of the...
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Washburn graduates 23 in Friday ceremony
Washburn District High School bid farewell to the Class of 2026 amid a crowd of well-wishers Friday at the school gym. The 23 seniors marched in to the school band’s live rendition of “Pomp and Circumstance,” and departed as new graduates. Brayden Worsley, senior class president and...