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‘Housing our Workforce’ offers aid to homebuyers

Katahdin Trust has been selected to participate in Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston’s (FHLBank Boston) Housing Our Workforce program.

County credit union leaders earn state nods

At the Maine Credit Union League’s annual meeting and convention on May 17, credit union leaders in various categories were recognized for their outstanding service.

2 St. John Valley men accused of meth trafficking

Two St. John Valley men are facing drug trafficking charges following a Saturday morning traffic stop in Fort Kent.

Fiddlehead picker peddles his wares

Fiddlehead peddler Melvin Levesque, 63, was set up to sell some of the popular ferns at the St. Louis Church parking lot on Main Street in Fort Kent on Friday.

United Way helps children kick off summer of reading and learning

First graders at Washburn District Elementary School received a special gift on Thursday morning, courtesy of United Way of Aroostook’s Summer Slide reading program.

Fort Kent native and recent Yale graduate prepares for music fellowship in Israel

A 2015 Fort Kent Community High School graduate who also graduated from Yale University last week will embark on a year-long music fellowship in Israel.

Madawaska health and safety fair sheds light on array of health issues

Students and community members from the St. John Valley had the opportunity to learn about health and safety from a variety of professionals Thursday at the Health and Safety Fair at Madawaska Middle High School.

UMFK announces annual awards and scholarships

The University of Maine at Fort Kent has announced their annual awards and scholarships that were recently presented to both undergraduate students and those who graduated this spring.

Nursing students earn awards for excellence

Dominique Arpin of Kedgwick and Alexandra Gauthier of Bathurst experienced an evening they will not soon forget when they won three awards each

Rino Cyr Inc. contributes to UMCE Evolution campaign

The management company Rino Cyr Inc. of Edmundston has contributed $25,000 to the campaign Evolution of the University of Moncton.

Career exploration program replaces Survivor Aroostook

Northern Light AR Gould Hospital has announced a new Aroostook career exploration program which will provide local students the opportunity to learn more about potential health-related careers throughout their high school experience.

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.

Wisdom High School announces honor parts

Ralph Fantasia, principal of Wisdom Middle/High School, has announced the honor parts for the Class of 2019.

St. John Valley students bring home medals for their health occupation skills

Students from the St. John Technology Center returned to the Valley winners after they earned 23 medals at the 43rd annual Maine State Health Occupation Students of America competition on May 10 in Bangor.

Bechard’s Grille offering pizzas, burgers, and more

Bechard’s Grille has been offering homemade pizza, burgers, appetizers, sides, subs, and poutine at the Skyway Plaza in Caribou for more than two months.

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.

Insurance agent wins statewide sales awards

A local insurance agent has won state recognition for her sales efforts.

No ongoing risk of virus at Burger Boy, officials say

Cary Medical Center and Pines Health Services administered nearly 800 hepatitis A vaccines over the course of just three days, according to a press release issued on Wednesday night.

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