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Robert Daigle of Fort Kent holds a certificate the Foreign Language Association of Maine presented him as 2019 Teacher of the Year. (Jessica Potila | SJVT/FhF)

Robert Daigle of Fort Kent holds a certificate the Foreign Language Association of Maine presented him as 2019 Teacher of the Year. (Jessica Potila | SJVT/FhF)

Fort Kent educator Robert Daigle is 2019 Maine Foreign Language Teacher of the Year

Educator Robert Daigle knew from a young age he would become a teacher, although his passion for teaching the French language was not immediately apparent to Daigle.

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Madawaska selectmen to start reviewing department budgets on Sunday

Members of the Madawaska Select Board recently determined that Sunday would be a good day to meet with many department heads to start reviewing budgets.

ReEnergy closures to impact some area farms

As the growing season nears, northern Maine farmers who have depended on wood ash as an affordable alternative to lime are now in a lurch with the closure of Aroostook County's two biomass plants.

Firm invests $2.5 million in Wolfden to further explore mining in northern Maine

The Canadian mining company with its eyes on northern Penobscot County’s Pickett Mountain is partnering with a bigger firm to continue exploration of the area for economically valuable metals.

Frenchville voters approve a $1.1 million municipal budget

Residents approved just over $1.1 million for the municipal budget for the fiscal year of Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 2019, during the annual town meeting on March 19 at the Frenchville Community Center.

Northern Maine ice fishing season extended until April 21

Ask ice anglers from northern Maine about the spring weather and you might get an earful, as that part of the state remains covered in snow and ice.

Police: Emergency room brawl leads to OUI charge

Police arrested a Frenchville man on Saturday in the emergency room lobby of the Northern Maine Medical Center.

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Bill would authorize third Maine casino, run by state’s tribes

Maine lawmakers are considering a proposal to allow the state’s tribes to operate a casino, a measure drawing a lot of opposition.

Maine’s congressional delegation calls on Barr to release the Mueller report

Maine’s congressional delegation on Sunday called on the U.S. attorney general to make the Mueller report available to the American public.

A Trump Republican says he’ll challenge Susan Collins from the right in 2020

A conservative blogger has announced that he’ll run a Republican primary against U.S. Sen. Susan Collins as she approaches a 2020 re-election race promising to be one of the more competitive ones in a year with a difficult map for Democrats.

A revived ‘red flag’ bill could prompt the biggest gun control debate in Maine this year

Good morning from Augusta. A so-called “red flag” bill to allow courts to order a person deemed dangerous to temporarily surrender guns is moving forward again in the Maine Legislature and could be an early flashpoint for conservatives despite a past compromise of sorts on the issue.

Study ranks Collins most bipartisan senator for 6th year

A study released March 19 by the Lugar Center and The McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University ranks U.S. Senator Susan Collins as the most bipartisan Senator for the sixth consecutive year.

Nick Isgro’s tweets on vaccines and immigration deepen split in Maine Republican Party

Republican leaders in Augusta are taking two approaches in responding to controversial statements made last week by Maine GOP vice chair Nick Isgro falsely linking immigrants to the outbreak of once-eradicated diseases

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This photo, taken at the Madawaska Public Works on March 18, shows the mountain of snow the town has removed from the streets so far this year. (Garrett Albert)

This photo, taken at the Madawaska Public Works on March 18, shows the mountain of snow the town has removed from the streets so far this year. (Garrett Albert)

Mountain of snow

This photo, taken at the Madawaska Public Works on March 18, shows the mountain of snow the town has removed from the streets so far this year.

Living Browse Living

Northern Maine ice fishing season extended until April 21

Ask ice anglers from northern Maine about the spring weather and you might get an earful, as that part of the state remains covered in snow and ice.

Mayce Kinney tops field of 11 contestants from across County to win Northern Star Finale

More than 700 people packed into the Caribou Performing Arts Center on Sunday afternoon for the 2019 Northern Star Finale, where Mayce Kinney of Presque Isle won the top award.

Knights of Columbus lotto winner — March 11-17, 2019

The Fort Kent Knights of Columbus have announced the winner of their ongoing lotto fundraiser for the previous week, March 11-17.

Crosswinds residents learn about vision health

Crosswinds residents received a special guest visitor on Wednesday, March 20, for national eye care month.

Births at Northern Maine Medical Center — March 2019

The following births were recorded recently at Northern Maine Medical Center.

County residents should prepare for spring flooding

With roughly 150 inches of snowfall in the region this winter, the potential for spring flooding in Aroostook County is higher than normal, according to regional and federal officials keeping an eye on local waterways.

Poll Browse Poll

Do you favor recognizing the October holiday of Indigenous Peoples Day instead of Columbus Day?

Click here to vote.

Opinion Browse Opinion

Mueller Report — it’s not over yet

This is simple. If the Mueller Report completely exonerates trump, it would be of immense political value for GOP Republicans to have the Department of Justice release it.

Using racism to promote political agenda is wrong

At one time I had it all together. Everything was in order. I was sure of myself, confident, ready for any challenge, willing to debate any subject on any stage. Then something happened; my children learned how to talk. Nothing has been the same since.

How Maine is battling exorbitant drug prices

As a lifelong resident of Houlton, I know the back roads like the back of my hand. I know people in my community.

The cult and hysteria of anti-vaxxers

In 1692, in Salem, Massachusetts, 19 men and women were hanged for the charge of being witches.

Even the sky was celebrating

Before the Caribou Viking boys took down Cape Elizabeth for the gold ball, they had to get by Hermon.

Unfortunately, we do seem headed back toward ‘good old days’

Back In the not so good old days, in my parents and grandparents time, it seemed our country was headed toward an industrial worker revolution.

Sports Browse Sports

Fort Kent driver finishes two laps down in NASCAR Truck Series race

Fort Kent native Austin Theriault finished 22nd in the TruNorth Global NASCAR 250 Gander Outdoors Truck Series race at Martinsville Speedway in Virginia on Saturday afternoon.

Snowmobile Trail Report, March 21, 2019

If you are not one of the lucky ones to be out riding this past week, well, I am sorry to tell you are missing out on some of the best trails. This past week the riding is incredible

Blizzard gives up an easy win to the Tigers

The Edmundston Blizzard played a very poor game and the Campbellton Tigers took advantage of their soft plays to easily defeat them by the score of 6-0 on Tuesday night, March 19.

Premiere high school cross country athletes compete at outdoor center

Hundreds of high-school athletes representing five states competed at the New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) Eastern High School Championships at the Fort Kent Outdoor Center during the weekend of March 15-17.

First Acadian Pond Hockey Classic a success despite rain on Saturday

Despite the rainy weather Saturday, the first Acadian Pond Hockey Classic on March 16-17 drew scores of competitors and fans in support of minor hockey programs for youths in the area on both sides of the border.

Fort Kent driver close to finalizing deal to race at NASCAR’s highest level

Fort Kent native Austin Theriault said Tuesday he is close to finalizing a deal that would enable him to make his debut in a Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race this season or next year.

Business Browse Business

Madawaska selectmen to start reviewing department budgets on Sunday

Members of the Madawaska Select Board recently determined that Sunday would be a good day to meet with many department heads to start reviewing budgets.

ReEnergy closures to impact some area farms

As the growing season nears, northern Maine farmers who have depended on wood ash as an affordable alternative to lime are now in a lurch with the closure of Aroostook County's two biomass plants.

Firm invests $2.5 million in Wolfden to further explore mining in northern Maine

The Canadian mining company with its eyes on northern Penobscot County’s Pickett Mountain is partnering with a bigger firm to continue exploration of the area for economically valuable metals.

Frenchville voters approve a $1.1 million municipal budget

Residents approved just over $1.1 million for the municipal budget for the fiscal year of Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 2019, during the annual town meeting on March 19 at the Frenchville Community Center.

Board seeks farmer, farm family nominees

The Maine Potato Board is seeking nominations within the Maine potato industry for the 2019 Farmer/Farm Family of the Year award.

Crosswinds residents learn about vision health

Crosswinds residents received a special guest visitor on Wednesday, March 20, for national eye care month.