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Richard Pelletier speaks to Madawaska selectmen Monday regarding a petition he submitted calling for a ban of recreational marijuana sales and related businesses. (Don Eno | SJVT/FhF)

Richard Pelletier speaks to Madawaska selectmen Monday regarding a petition he submitted calling for a ban of recreational marijuana sales and related businesses. (Don Eno | SJVT/FhF)

Board rejects pot ban due to ‘technical errors’

August 23, 2017

Selectmen rejected a petition Monday calling for action to restrict retail marijuana sites, social clubs, cultivation and manufacturing facilities within the town.

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Community Fair returning to UMFK

UMFK invites the business community and service organizations throughout the Valley to participate in a Community Fair which will bring together students and the community.

FKOC bringing the brisket at September BBQ

Brisket and chili are on the menu for the annual Fort Kent Outdoor Center membership drive on Saturday, September 9.

Fort Kent Police Blotter — August 2017

The following incident report has been filed at the Fort Kent Police Station for August 2017.

Raspberry harvest has a sweet start

Melford and Betty Pelletier are harvesting raspberries this time of year at their home in Wallagrass.

County commissioners approve new hires, changes to compensation structure

Aroostook County commissioners approved the appointment Wednesday of four sheriff's department corrections officers and a new deputy sheriff.

Council approves liquor license application for new restaurant

People may soon have the opportunity to wet their whistle at a new restaurant in town as the Fort Kent Town Council voted unanimously Monday to approve a liquor license application by owners of the Whistle Stop.

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Knights of Columbus lotto winner — Aug. 14-20, 2017

The Fort Kent Knights of Columbus have announced the winner of their ongoing lotto fundraiser for the week of Aug. 14-20, 2017.

The eclipse from the center of totality

Monday, Aug. 21, 2017 looked to be a warm late summer’s day in upstate South Carolina as I pulled our van onto the side of a country road a few miles east of Pendleton.

Canoe craftsmanship ties together generations and friends

When you grow up living in the woods of northern Maine and paddling its river, lakes and ponds, it is natural to end up with some knowledge of how to repair canoes.

Physician shares knowledge on the run

Many in the St. John Valley are not likely familiar with the Bay of Fundy Marathon held annually in Lubec. Thanks to Dr. John Joseph the event is getting broader recognition.

Owner of Portage cabins planning September Fest

Looking to put Portage Lake “back on the map” for family-friendly vacationing, Shannon Currier is hosting a new September Fest as she turns Portage Lakeside Cabins back into a four-season tourism business.

Conference targets emotional healing

A three-day, Christian faith-based emotional healing conference for women, with an optional residential component, is planned Labor Day weekend, Friday, Sept. 1, to Sunday, Sept. 3, at the Whited Bible Camp in Bridgewater.

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Support for white supremacists, racists must end

On Aug. 12 and 13, 2017, America and the world, were transfixed by a vile and disgusting riot taking place in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Praising waterway rangers

On a recent fishing trip to the Allagash Wilderness Waterway, I lost a special and not inexpensive knife at the Churchill Dam Boat Launch.

Can you hear me now?

I’m betting most everyone remembers the cell phone commercials on television a decade ago with the guy showing up in remote areas and asking: “Can you hear me now?”

Latter-Day Saints Church will end its microfilm service

The Church of Latter-Day Saints has announced that huge changes are about to happen with their genealogical microfilm collections and the way they can be viewed by researchers.

An opportunity for weather watchers

Here in The County, we sure have a lot of folks who love to follow the weather. And I've run into plenty of them who would love to learn more about it as well.

Wet in Washington

On Friday, July 28, Washington, D.C., recorded more than 3 inches of rain in what turned out to be a pretty big deal, statistically speaking.

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Theriault earns pole in first race on dirt, winds up finishing second in ARCA race

Fort Kent’s Austin Theriault still had a highly productive day in his first ever dirt race on Sunday at the Illinois State Fairgrounds at the Herr’s Potato Chips 100.

Outdoor Calendar (week of August 23, 2017)

CARIBOU: CHS Alumni and Community XC Race. Distance: 2.75 miles. Race as an individual or as a team.

Long Lake CC hosts latest senior golf event

The St. John Valley Senior Golf Association held its sixth tournament of the year Wednesday, Aug. 16, at Long Lake Country Club and it included 114 golfers from throughout northern Maine and New Brunswick.

Annual golf tourney nets $27,000 for scholarships

The 12th annual TD Bank/Northern Maine Community College Golf Tournament raised $27,651 for student scholarships during last week’s tournament and auction.

The Blizzard trades for top prospect defenseman

The Edmundston Blizzard has just completed a major deal with the St. Stephen Aces involving two 17-year-old defensemen.

The bear essentials

When the Northern Maine Fair gets underway and the farmers are harvesting broccoli and grain, it means local hunters are able to start preparing for bear season.