STATE — On Thursday, April 18, the University of Maine (UMaine); its regional campus, the University of Maine at Machias (UMaine Machias); and the Maine Community College System (MCCS) signed a memorandum of understanding to formalize Black Bear Advantage, an innovative co-enrollment program that will benefit community college students statewide and ultimately grow the size […]

NORWAY — Guy E. Rowe Elementary School in Norway has been selected as a 2024 national finalist in the 2nd annual elementary school creativity contest sponsored by Jersey Mike’s Subs and the Harlem Globetrotters. Dubbed the “Court of Creativity presented by Jersey Mike’s Subs,” this competition inspires students and educators to display their inventive talents […]

STATE — With its abundant natural resources, Maine’s K-12 schools have long embraced outdoor education and place-based learning. As the flagship campus of the state’s public university system, the University of Maine also has a long tradition of outdoor leadership and adventure learning.  UMaine’s College of Education and Human Development, the largest teacher preparation and […]

  FARMINGTON — Having an international experience is a valuable tool in a student’s career readiness – and with the University of Maine at Farmington Virtual Global Experience program, students can travel globally without leaving home. UMF recently hosted an international conference of scholars with more than 30 participants hailing from nine countries and five […]

PARIS — If you are interested in a trades career and are between the ages of 16 and 20, you are eligible for the Construction Immersion Program. Students will receive a weekly stipend, tools, outerwear, the NCCER Core Curriculum (National Center for Construction Education and Research) badge, and the OSHA 10 certification. The program is […]

PARIS — First Aid Training available: this will cover medical emergencies, bleeding, and shock, and includes a certificate of completion from the American Heart Association. The class will be held on Tuesday, April 23 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The cost is $50 (book included). Call Oxford Hills/Nezinscot Adult Education to register:  207-743-8842

Champlain College BURLINGTON, VT — Annelise Bedan of Harrison and Owen Roma of Otisfield were named to the Champlain College Dean’s List for achieving a grade point average of 3.5 or higher in the Fall 2023 semester. Making the Dean’s List is a tremendous achievement. Many of the high achievers balance their career-focused classes with […]

BUCKFIELD — 2023 – 2024 Honor Roll ~ Trimester Two Grade 12 High Honors: Mya Austin Honor Roll: Dylan Bickford Nolan Breton Braden Cousineau Brogan Hutchinson Brayden Jack Jacob Jasper Nolan Keene Leon Landry Justin Lucas Summer Nelson Selena Paula-Hernandez Caylie Principe Hailey Savage Grade 11 High Honors: Brittany Carrier Jonas Culleton Noah Smith Annabelle […]

STATE — Applications are currently being accepted for the Maine Community Foundation’s (MaineCF) Patriot Education Scholarship Fund.  This renewable scholarship supports graduates of Maine high schools who are enrolled part-time (minimum of nine credit hours) or full-time in pursuit of a business degree and entering their freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior year at a Maine […]