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Stakeholders in a fundraiser to supply a new transport van to the local Meals on Wheels program gathered at Pelletier Ford in Fort Kent on Thursday, Feb. 7. (Jessica Potila)

Stakeholders in a fundraiser to supply a new transport van to the local Meals on Wheels program gathered at Pelletier Ford in Fort Kent on Thursday, Feb. 7. (Jessica Potila)

St. John Valley rallies to provide new Meals on Wheels van

February 15, 2019

The Meals on Wheels program has a brand new set of wheels to help deliver healthy meals and companionship to older St. John Valley residents, thanks to the efforts of a local businessman.

News Browse News

Valley residents visit Sanford High School

A busload of residents from the St. John Valley visited the new Sanford High School on Feb. 8 for inspiration, tips and guidance as three school administrative units in northern Aroostook consider building their own regional high school and technical center.

Following three more deer accidents in a week, Caribou police issue alert

Prompted by at least a dozen deer-related vehicle accidents this winter -- three in just the last week -- Caribou police are warning motorists in the area to be vigilant.

Delaware woman breaks neck when car hits pole in Grand Isle

A 40-year-old woman who had been reported missing from Delaware earlier this month is being treated for a broken neck at Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor after she missed a curve on Route 1 in Grand Isle early Thursday morning, according to police.

UMFK’s Forestry Program gets high marks in reaccreditation review

The University of Maine at Fort Kent’s Applied Forestry Management program was recently reaccredited by the Society of American Foresters, the national accrediting body.

Police report helping New Sweden man who was snowbound in home for three weeks

Officers recently used snowshoes to assist a local man they say had been snowbound in his home for three weeks.

Aroostook County Commissioner’s meeting Wednesday, Feb. 20

Aroostook County Commissioner's meeting will be held Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019 at 1 p.m. in the Registry of Deeds Building Conference Room (first floor) in Fort Kent.

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In her third executive order, Gov. Janet Mills on Thursday ended a 2018 moratorium restricting the issuance of permits for wind turbine projects across the state.

Senate OKs deal to avert shutdown, but Trump eyes emergency declaration for wall money

The Senate passed a massive budget and border security deal Thursday to avert another government shutdown after President Donald Trump committed to signing the legislation but said he’d also declare a national emergency to build a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border.

A consultant hired to review Maine’s child welfare system found these flaws

Early findings in a new report evaluating eight child welfare cases handled by Maine’s Office of Child and Family Services show a system-wide need for department improvements — a likely precursor for a more comprehensive report to come.

Susan Collins and Angus King split on Trump’s nominee for attorney general

Good morning from Augusta, where people are digging out from a storm. So we will shift our attention to Washington, D.C.

Maine Senate president’s bill to aid unpaid federal workers clears hurdle

A legislative committee on Tuesday recommended that the Legislature pass an emergency bill to provide financial relief for federal employees in Maine during any future government shutdowns.

From Florida, LePage continues as Maine GOP’s rhetorical leader

Gov. Janet Mills’ budget address to the Legislature on Monday highlighted a predictably opposite vision for Maine than the one held by former Gov. Paul LePage, who, from Florida, continues to rhetorically overshadow fellow Republicans.

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A "heat wave" on Tuesday, Feb. 5, brought a high of 41 degrees to The County. The warmth inspired some to wear shorts in Madawaska. (Morgan Mitchell)

A "heat wave" on Tuesday, Feb. 5, brought a high of 41 degrees to The County. The warmth inspired some to wear shorts in Madawaska. (Morgan Mitchell)

Warm up in the county

February 5, 2019

A "heat wave" on Tuesday, Feb. 5, brought a high of 41 degrees to The County. The warmth inspired some to wear shorts in Madawaska.

Living Browse Living

Free fishing days mark one of the busiest weekends of the year

If you’ve been looking for an excuse to head out for some fishing on the “hardwater,” this is your weekend, as a number of events are on tap, and you don’t even need a fishing license.

Free Fishing Weekend is February 16 & 17

The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is reminding everyone to take advantage of the upcoming free fishing weekend.

From Our Files — February 13, 2019

The Madawaska Centennial Baby Committee proudly announces that baby Scott James Michaud, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Michaud of Madawaska, is the town’s first new citizen for 1969.

County Faces: Larry Park of Presque Isle

Many people have spent a lot of time on land connected to Larry Park’s family.

Valley Girls comic — February 13, 2019

Valley Girls comic for February 13, 2019

Digital Crossword Puzzle — February 13, 2019

Digital Crossword Puzzle — February 13, 2019

Poll Browse Poll

Will you be attending the basketball tourney games in Bangor this weekend?

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Opinion Browse Opinion

Help protect English program at UMFK

We are writing to ask for your help, as well as the help of friends and alumni, regarding the English program at UMFK.

Walls can help protect our border and country

I read Guy Dubay‘s letter in the Times 2/6/19 and I have to admit there was very little in it I understood.

Support bill to donate fresh milk to food banks

An article from Sept. 6, 2018, discussed the unfortunate statistic of Maine ranking the highest in food insecurity in New England.

It came at night, Part I

As the skies darkened over the little Puerto Rican island of Vieques in September of 2017, Adry and her husband Jesus hunkered down with their two young children in a small middle room of their family home to wait.

Valentine’s Day also National Donor Day

While we all know Feb. 14 as Valentine’s Day, it is also National Donor Day.

DAR library can aid research

The Daughters of the American Revolution Library in Washington, D.C., is one of those little-known treasures available for genealogists. And the great thing is that you don’t have to be a member of the DAR to use it.

Sports Browse Sports

Van Buren tops Washburn boys in D prelim

For the third time this season, the Van Buren boys proved to be too much to handle for the Washburn Beavers.

Snowmobile Trail Report — Feb. 15, 2019

With the recent 12+ inches the County has just received and another 3-7 inches on Friday clubs will be very busy packing, rolling, and grooming the new snow for what is going to be a very busy weekend here in the County.

Maine now holds the world record for simultaneous moose-calling

Last June, when thousands of people flocked to the Skowhegan Fairgrounds for the Maine moose permit lottery, many took part in an offbeat attempt to set a world record.

Cole explodes for 46 in Bengal win

The University of Maine at Fort Kent may have lost its first meeting of the season against Aroostook County rival UM-Presque Isle, but Chance Cole made sure the rematch had a different outcome.

Sanclemente, Jandreau capture County titles in classical skiing

The first leg of the Aroostook League classical-style Nordic championships saw Fort Kent’s Miguel Sanclemente and Madawaska’s Isabelle Jandreau continue their winning ways.

Madawaska girls advance to quarter finals

The Madawaska Lady Owls, now 15-4, will advance to the quarter finals in Bangor on Feb. 20 at 9:35 a.m. against Calais after they topped the Fort Kent Lady Warriors 57-33 at home on Tuesday evening.

Business Browse Business

Aroostook County Commissioner’s meeting Wednesday, Feb. 20

Aroostook County Commissioner's meeting will be held Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019 at 1 p.m. in the Registry of Deeds Building Conference Room (first floor) in Fort Kent.

USDA prioritizes investments in telemedicine to address opioid crisis in rural America

Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett today announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is giving funding priority in a key grant program for applications to address opioid misuse in rural communities.

NorState donates $6,561 to Farm of Hope

NorState Federal Credit Union donated $6,561 to the Dahlgren-Skidgel Farm of Hope in Caribou on Friday, Feb. 8, which the organization will use to cover lodging for homeless veterans staying in one of the duplexes on the site.

Credit union helps protect youth skiers

Acadia Federal Credit Union recently donated $500 to the Green Bean Ski Club to help purchase new helmets for Fort Kent’s Lonesome Pine Trails ski rental shop.

Major trucking company with Maine depot files for bankruptcy

New England Motor Freight, a trucking company that handles small shipment loads, including through a terminal in Scarborough, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Monday for itself and 10 affiliates.

Federal agency awards $1.6 million grant for mouse food facility in Houlton

A federal agency is awarding a $1.6 million grant to the Southern Aroostook Development Corp. to help build a processing and testing facility in Houlton to produce food for laboratory research mice.