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The tie breaking activity for WinterKids was the snowman competition where the students from Dr. Levesque had to make a snowman like their principal Lisa Bernier. (Contributed)

The tie breaking activity for WinterKids was the snowman competition where the students from Dr. Levesque had to make a snowman like their principal Lisa Bernier. (Contributed)

Frenchville’s Dr. Levesque Elementary School places third statewide in WinterKids

February 18, 2020

The Dr. Levesque Elementary School won the third place prize of $1,500 for participating in an event that encouraged healthy, fun winter habits through games and projects during January.

News Browse News

Chasse resigns as chairman of Madawaska Board of Selectmen

The Madawaska Board of Selectmen accepted the resignation of long-time board member and current chairman Don Chasse.

Teens charged following Allagash camp burglaries

Police charged two teens in connection with several break-ins at camps located in Allagash.

This 7-player County team includes 3 freshmen, 2 eighth-graders

Lilly Roy is 13. The quick and tenacious eighth-grader, who stands 4-foot-10, is the point guard for Wisdom High School of St. Agatha. On Monday, the Pioneers basketball team made the program’s first Cross Insurance Center appearance in the Class D North tournament since 2016.

Shead holds off Wisdom girls in D North quarterfinals

The fourth-seeded Shead High School girls advanced to the Class D North semifinals with a hard-fought 39-34 win over youthful Wisdom High School of St. Agatha at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor Monday afternoon.

Fort Kent junior class rocks its way to victory at annual Battle of the Bands

Students, parents and educators rocked out with one another at Fort Kent Community High School on Thursday during the school’s annual Winter Carnival Battle of the Bands competition.

Majority votes in favor of Frenchville school site in nonbinding straw poll

A majority of voters in the three school districts that want to build a regional high school in St. John Valley agreed on a Frenchville site in a nonbinding straw poll.

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Teens charged following Allagash camp burglaries

Police charged two teens in connection with several break-ins at camps located in Allagash.

Edmundston police investigate illegal gifting circles

The Edmundston Police Force confirmed on Feb. 12 that it is currently investigating various "gifting circles" that are known to exist in the community.

Landlord accidentally strikes tenant with plow truck while clearing parking lot

A Fort Kent landlord accidentally struck his tenant with a plow truck while clearing snow from a winter storm.

Police charge Fort Kent woman with criminal mischief

Police charged a Fort Kent woman with criminal mischief after she allegedly caused $500 worth of damage to a vehicle belonging to another woman.

Fort Kent man pleads guilty and sentenced after Friday arrest

Fort Kent police arrested Adam Bouchard, 24, on charges of disorderly conduct and terrorizing Friday night after several complaints were called in about his behavior.

Maine State Police Troop F Report, Jan. 13-19, 2020

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of Jan 13-19, including the following.

State, National and World News Browse State, National and World News

Senator plans town hall in Fort Kent

Sen. Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, will host a town hall forum from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 28 at the University of Maine Fort Kent’s Nowland Hall, as part of the weekend activity surrounding the Can-Am Crown International sled dog race.

Representative sets local hours

Rep. Jared Golden’s staff will hold mobile office hours in Van Buren and St. Agatha on Thursday, Feb. 27.

Bureau offers tips for staying safe on ice

With the fluctuating temperatures making it tricky to know if it is safe to enjoy recreational activities on the ice, the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands recently issued a reminder to use extreme caution on winter ice.

Madawaska, other schools go into soft lockdown after threat involving Sen. Collins

The Madawaska Middle High School was on “soft lockdown” Friday morning until they were released at 12:30 p.m. due to a threat made Friday against several schools from Aroostook County to Bangor and Machias.

Living Browse Living

Valley Girls comic – Week of February 17, 2020

From our Files – Week of February 17, 2020

50 Years Ago -- Feb. 19, 1970 Folk Festival Attracts Young People -- A folk festival took place at the Van Buren Youth Center last Saturday and young people crowded in to hear local talent perform.

UMFK professor’s work included at several European music festivals

University of Maine at Fort Kent professor of music and education, Dr. Scott Brickman, has had a variety of professional activities materialize this year.

PAWS Pet of the Week: Rocky

PAWS Animal Welfare Shelter presents Rocky as the Pet of the Week in hopes that this beautiful cat will find his forever home.

Fort Kent junior class rocks its way to victory at annual Battle of the Bands

Students, parents and educators rocked out with one another at Fort Kent Community High School on Thursday during the school’s annual Winter Carnival Battle of the Bands competition.

Births at AR Gould Hospital, December 2019

The following births were recorded at AR Gould Hospital during December 2019.

Poll Browse Poll

Should voters have been able to vote in their municipalities for the straw poll?

What do you think?

Opinion Browse Opinion

What do you know, 30 below

Yeah, I'd say it was just a "mite cool" 10 days ago, back on the 9th, when The County registered its first reading of 30 below this season (recorded at Masardis).

Singing out of tune

By the time this letter sees the light of day in print, the public vote on the Site Selection Committee’s choice and the VUESC Board’s ratification of Frenchville as the location for the construction of the new regional high school may very well be history.

E. A. Williams Cartoon – February 12, 2020

Comforting the king

Points you may want to consider before straw poll vote

Vote “yes” now, so when the referendum comes in step 13 of the process, we have all our information to make an educated decision.

What you should know before you vote on Feb. 12

What most Valley people have been told is that if you vote "no" there will be no Valley Unified School. That’s not true.

Seeking answers to accusations

An answer to these questions would be interesting.

Sports Browse Sports

Hartt wins medal at state wrestling championships, qualifies for all states

Fort Kent Community High School varsity wrestler Jaren Hartt earned a fourth place medal at the Maine Class B State Wrestling Championships.

Snowmobile Trail Report, Feb. 13, 2020

This weekend coming is the beginning of high school vacation week and that means it will be very busy so please ride right.

Fort Kent girls fall in prelim

The playoff road came to an end for the Fort Kent girls basketball team as the Warriors faced a daunting first round opponent.

Bureau offers tips for staying safe on ice

With the fluctuating temperatures making it tricky to know if it is safe to enjoy recreational activities on the ice, the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands recently issued a reminder to use extreme caution on winter ice.

Blizzard shut out for first time this season

The Edmundston Blizzard ran into a wall in Truro on Feb. 7 as the Bearcats goalie Alec MacDonald blanked the Edmundston Blizzard 3-0.

Track and field highlights busy UMFK athletics weekend

The University of Maine at Fort Kent Track & Field Team wrapped up their indoor season with a nearly flawless peaking performance at the University of Maine Orono on Saturday, Feb. 8.

Business Browse Business

Local credit union expands to Bangor

Acadia Federal Credit Union has officially opened its new branch on Broadway in Bangor.

UMPI, UMaine work with chamber to expand local business education

With agreements in place with the Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce and Momentum Aroostook to receive tuition discounts and free YourPace sessions, the University of Maine at Presque Isle has helped in the development of a third opportunity for the region’s business community.

Centers can offer unemployment help

The Maine Department of Labor has announced that the Presque Isle CareerCenter, along with six other centers statewide, can assist unemployed workers in resolving some benefit or account concerns.

Utility upgrades live outage map

In December, Emera Maine launched a new Live Outage and Restoration Map, which is now available online.

Northern Maine Medical Center opens mentor opportunity for student nurse anesthetists

Northern Maine Medical Center is working to minimize the effects of the demand for healthcare professionals in its service area.

Madawaska selectmen slate special meeting Feb. 13

The Madawaska Board of Selectmen will hold a special meeting at 11:45 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 13.