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Griffith named 2026 UMaine valedictorian
5+ hour, 12+ min ago (879+ words) ORONO " Ruth Griffith of Parkman, who is majoring in economics with minors in mathematics and international affairs, is the 2026 University of Maine valedictorian. She was also valedictorian of her class at Piscataquis Community High School in 2022. Biomedical engineering major Isabelle…...
Maine Forest Collaborative hosts rural high school students at UMaine
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (282+ words) Bioproducts, where students enjoyed a hands-on learning experience with nanocellulose, a non-toxic bio-based material made from plant fibers that is being researched for use in products ranging from fire extinguisher foam and replacement bone material to sustainable packaging. Making Choices…...
Nearly 100 educators receive outdoor learning project'funding with the Maine Environmental Education Association
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (244+ words) In the region two Piscataquis Community Secondary School teachers " grade 7-8 science teacher Emily Anderson and high school life science teacher Gabrielle Cochrane " will each use $1, 500 in funds to participate in the Maine Forest Collaborative" Another $1, 500 will go toward the outdoor…...
Online workshop for youth with UMaine Extension 4-H explores the basics of livestock care
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (134+ words) Piscataquis Observer Username or Email Address Online workshop for youth with UMaine Extension 4-H explores the basics of livestock care University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H will offer an online club for youth ages 918 about the basics of farm animal…...
Play time is an important part of CA Dean pediatric occupational therapy
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (881+ words) SANGERVILLE " When 7-year-old Jeffrey Landry of Parkman stops by Northern Light CA Dean Hospital's pediatric occupational therapy room on Haley Court in Sangerville he swings from a trapeze, jumps on a trampoline, goes through an obstacle course and finds a…...