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Driving drunk, with police approval

I recently was pulled over for drunk driving. Well, not really.

Knights of Columbus lotto winner — Sept. 11-17, 2017

The Fort Kent Knights of Columbus have announced the winner of their ongoing lotto fundraiser for the week of Sept. 11-17, 2017.

Residents work on Harvey quilt

Ridgewood Estates residents Hermance Cyr, left, and Rita Lavoie work on a blanket to be sent to the American Red Cross in Houston.

Remains of WWII vet buried 74 years later in Caribou

More than 100 people gathered Monday for the long overdue funeral service for World War II Pvt. Alberic Blanchette, whose remains were returned home to Caribou 74 years after he was killed in battle on a remote Pacific island.

Maine’s fall foliage is online and ready for viewing

Gale Ross speaks for the leaves.

Scarecrow Festival and Homecoming brings community together

Area residents were among the winners when the Greater Fort Kent Area Chamber of Commerce and the University of Maine at Fort Kent teamed up once again to celebrate autumn and welcome students back to campus

Bangor Knights of Columbus to Host Acadian Soiree on September 23

The Bangor Knights of Columbus, with generous support from the UM Franco American Center, will host the second annual Acadian Soirée on Saturday, September 23, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Anah Shrine Temple on 1404 Broadway in Bangor.

Remember oral health during back-to-school time

The Maine Dental Association is reminding students and parents that during this busy back-to-school time of year, it is important to keep oral health in mind.

Senators Collins, King announce Alzheimer’s treatment funding

U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced recently that the Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration on Aging has awarded $957,096 to provide additional training to Alzheimer’s caregivers and expand the reach of dementia-capable health care services.

Van Buren girl is Miss Maine Jr. Princess

A 5-year-old Van Buren girl won the title of Miss Maine Jr. Princess 2018 after competing in the 8th annual Maine Academic Scholarship Pageant on Saturday, Aug. 19, in Saco.

Fort Kent welcomes autumn with Scarecrow Festival, UMFK homecoming

The changing of the seasons from summer to fall is as dependable in northern Maine as chicken stew and good manners.

Birth announcement

Lyndsay and John Sakoulidis of Toronto Ontario, Canada are proud to announce the birth of twin daughters

Birth announcement

A boy, Samuel Bea Hafford, born on Sept. 7, 2017, to Tonya and Toby Hafford of Allagash

Retired educators to meet in Caribou

The final summer meeting of Aroostook Retired Educators' Association will be held Sept. 26, at the Caribou Inn and Convention Center.

K of C lotto winner (week of September 13, 2017)

The Fort Kent Knights of Columbus have announced the winner of their ongoing lotto fundraiser for the week of Sept. 4-Sept. 10, 2017.

UMFK Homecoming & Scarecrow festival activities

The University of Maine at Fort Kent and the Greater Fort Kent Area Chamber of Commerce will combine forces for their respective Homecoming and Scarecrow Festival celebrations for the weekend of September 15th, 16th, and 17th in Fort Kent.

Free small business workshops set for Fort Kent and Caribou

Entrepreneurs and would be business owners in Aroostook County are invited to one of two free workshops on how to expand your business with the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) federal small business programs.

Harvest in the Valley

A grain combine collects oats from a field Tuesday afternoon on Flat Mountain Road in St. Agatha.

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