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Fort Kent rec to hold swimming lesson registration night

The Fort Kent Recreation and Parks Department will hold a swimming lesson registration event on Tuesday, June 4, at the Fort Kent Municipal Building.

Second-graders rock the runway at Earth Day inspired fashion show

Students in Stacy Belanger’s second-grade class at Fort Kent Elementary School educated, inspired and entertained audiences at the fifth annual Trash to Treasure Fashion Show on Friday, May 17, at the University of Maine at Fort Kent Fox Auditorium.

PAWS Pet of the Week — Myka

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

Spring rider alert: many ATV trails remain closed

Although Memorial Day weekend typically heralds the start of trail riding for all-terrain vehicles and utility vehicles, many trails remain off limits due to the unusually wet spring.

Limestone relives history during Renaissance Faire

The Limestone Community School gymnasium was transformed into a medieval marketplace during the recent Renaissance Faire, which featured a plethora of products ranging from handmade goods, food, and more mystical offerings such as Reiki, unique artwork and healing stones.

Red Cross honors ordinary heroes for saving lives, giving back to their community

The Aroostook County chapter of the American Red Cross honored more than a dozen individuals and businesses for displaying courage amidst difficult situations

Knights of Columbus lotto winner — May 6-12, 2019

The Fort Kent Knights of Columbus have announced the winner of their ongoing lotto fundraiser for the previous week, May 6-12, 2019.

From Our Files — May 22, 2019

Father Conrad L’Heureux was honored Monday by parishioners on the occasion of his 18th anniversary as a priest.

County Faces: Dixie Shaw of Presque Isle

Dixie Lee Shaw, 64, of Presque Isle, has dedicated decades of her life ensuring that people in The County aren’t going hungry.

Valley Girls comic — May 22, 2019

Valley Girls comic for May 22, 2019

Digital Crossword Puzzle — May 22, 2019

Digital Crossword Puzzle for May 22, 2019.

Weekly digital jigsaw — Memorial Day

Members of Martin-Klein American Legion Post 133 honor fallen veterans at a ceremony at Wallagrass Cemetery on Sunday, May 27.

Legionnaires in Fort Kent and Madawaska plan Memorial Day events

Martin-Klein American Legion Post 133 in Fort Kent and the Madawaska American Legion Post have planned Memorial Day services to honor the local veterans who have passed away during events on Sunday, May 26.

Huge crowd greets World War II-era planes en route to D-Day events

John Sessions, chairman of the Historic Flight Foundation, was thrilled to see the more than 1,000 Mainers who came to experience the D-Day Squadron of World War II-era planes stopping over in Presque Isle on their way to Europe.

Firefighters, law enforcement officers team up against domestic violence at charity basketball game

A group of local firefighters edged out local law enforcement officers for a win on the Fort Kent Community High School gymnasium floor during a charity basketball game on Friday, May 17, but the community came out the true winner as the event raised $1,100 to combat domestic violence.

Facility offers free furniture, appliances to County veterans in need

In Aroostook County, numerous veterans every year find themselves homeless after having served in military combat and returning to the states unable to face the physical and emotional demons that haunt them.

UMFK to host popular fiction author Doiron

The University of Maine at Fort Kent will host Paul Doiron, author of the famous “Mike Bowditch” mystery series, at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 5.

How you can repel disease-carrying ticks without any chemicals

In many regions of the country, disease-ridden ticks are a major concern, serious enough to convince some people to douse their lawns with pesticides and chemically treat their outdoor clothing.

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