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University of Maine at Presque Isle holds 117th commencement
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The Class of 2026 marched into the University of Maine at Presque Isle’s Wieden Hall under sunny skies Saturday morning for the first of two commencement ceremonies. The campus marked its 117th commencement with a class so large it held a morning and afternoon...
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Greater Houlton Christian Academy honor parts
HOULTON, Maine — Robert Albers, head of School for Greater Houlton Christian Academy, is pleased to announce the honor part for the graduating Class of 2026:. Valedictorian Jack Philbrook is the son of Joel and Jessica Philbrook of New Limerick. Philbrook is a three-year member of the National Honor Society. For the past three years he has received recognition by the Association of Christian Schools International as a Distinguished Christian High School Student for academics and leadership. Philbrook is also a 2026 Maine Principal’s Award recipient and has participated in one year of high school baseball and cross country.
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New school is a ‘golden opportunity’ for Aroostook districts, consultant says
MADAWASKA, Maine — Two St. John Valley school districts will soon start the reorganization process as they consider building a new regional school. The Madawaska School Department and RSU 33, which includes Frenchville and St. Agatha, could consolidate if a brand-new school is built in the region. The process is just beginning, school officials said Thursday at the second public meeting on the proposal.
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Folsom named NMCC 2026 Faculty Member of the Year
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Allison Folsom, MSN, RN, CNEpv, nursing faculty and practical nursing coordinator at Northern Maine Community College, has been named the college’s 2026 Faculty Member of the Year, an honor selected by students in recognition of excellence in teaching and mentorship. Folsom earned her associate...
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NMCC students build structures now up for public auction
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - Students at Northern Maine Community College are putting their skills to work in a way the public can take home. Over the past school year, students in NMCC’s building construction program designed and built two structures from the ground up. The projects are part of the real-world training students receive in the trades and are now up for bid.
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You Can Complete Our Online Degree Program in the Time It Would Take You to Read This Article
“More than 1 in 4 [students at University of Maine at Presque Isle’s online MyPace program] finished their entire degree course load in a single eight-week session, half the length of a traditional academic semester.” — The Washington Post. - – - Thanks to the hassle of...
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Katahdin region career fair connects students with opportunities
MILLINOCKET, Maine (WABI) - Representatives from dozens of colleges and businesses across Maine were in the Katahdin region Tuesday, giving students a look at “a day in the life” in their industries. Stearns Junior-Senior High School in Millinocket hosted its fourth annual career fair. Six schools — from...
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Northern Maine Community College launches three new programs aligned with workforce needs
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Northern Maine Community College is introducing three new academic programs beginning this fall, developed in direct response to feedback from regional industry partners and designed to prepare students for in-demand careers. The new offerings include a Certified Dietary Manager certificate, a Tech Prep certificate and...