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The Aroostook Medical Center announces August births

TAMC welcomed the following ‘Special Deliveries’ born at A.R. Gould Memorial Hospital in Presque Isle during the month of August 2018

Madawaska woman charged with OUI

Following a traffic stop on Sept. 14, Madawaska police charged Shelbie Wilson of Van Buren with operating a motor vehicle under the influence of intoxicating liquor.

Students ‘Chalk It Up’ for domestic violence awareness

ort Kent Elementary School students decorated the sidewalks of Main Street in Fort Kent with messages of hope for those suffering in domestic violence situations during the seventh annual Hope and Justice Project “Chalk It Up” event on Thursday afternoon.

Pro-solar coalition sues, says new metering rules violate Maine law

A coalition fighting new state rules that reduce solar power incentives has filed a new lawsuit against Maine’s Public Utilities Commission, arguing that regulators violated state law by approving rules that will raise their costs of connecting to the grid.

High winds knock out power to more than 1,300 in northern Maine

High winds from an autumn storm knocked out power to more than 1,300 Emera Maine customers in northern Maine Friday evening.

Madawaska proposing $6 million budget, with half mill tax increase

Selectmen have approved a $6 million budget that is about $630,000 higher than the previous year and will result in a half mill tax increase to $20.20 per $1,000 in property value if OK’d by voters.

Valley happenings since 1957

50 Years Ago -- Sept. 19, 1968 1,050 Canadian Pickers Cross At Madawaska -- Canadian potato pickers are swarming across the International Bridge and the peak so far was 1,050 that crossed on Monday.

Aroostook Savings and Loan awards scholarships to two County women

Officials with Aroostook Savings and Loan recently awarded scholarships to two dedicated students from The County who are pursuing degrees in higher education.

Plenty of activities planned for Scarecrow Festival/UMFK Homecoming this weekend

It’s a sure sign that fall is on the horizon as the Annual Greater Fort Kent Area Chamber of Commerce Scarecrow Festival and University of Maine at Fort Kent Homecoming return this weekend.

Famous Presque Isle racehorse gave Braden Theater its name

These days, the Braden Theater in Presque Isle is well known for playing the latest blockbuster movies, but what many might not know is that it was named after a racehorse that once was the city’s greatest pride.

Retired potato farmer looks back on a lifetime’s harvest

As Aroostook County’s potato harvest gets into full swing, this year, 85-year-old Bernard Webb of Fort Fairfield is not digging up any potatoes for the first time in his long farming career.

Moose season starts Monday. Here’s what you need to know.

After record-breaking heat over the summer, and with the memory of a sun-drenched September moose season a year ago still fresh in biologists’ minds, it appears that this year’s moose hunt will begin with more traditional late-September conditions.

Wind gusts of up to 45 mph forecast for northern and eastern Maine Friday into Saturday

An autumn storm is heading toward northern Maine, bringing with it gusts of up to 45 miles per hour Friday afternoon into Saturday morning, according to a wind advisory the National Weather Service issued Thursday.

Hospital offers drug take-back at fair

In collaboration with the Caribou Police Department, Cary Medical Center will have a prescription drug-take back table at their annual Health Fair on Saturday, Sept. 29, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Caribou Wellness and Recreation Center.

Police charge Fort Kent man following accident

A Fort Kent man is facing a charge of operating under the influence after police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Monday afternoon.

Red Cross: Blood, platelet donations needed in wake of Hurricane Florence

As the American Red Cross responds to Hurricane Florence, providing food, shelter and comfort to those affected, individuals outside the affected areas are urged to help by giving blood or platelets to care for patients in the storm’s path and across the country.

Local Girl Scout builds outdoor food pantry to help feed hungry

Emma Landry, a 14-year-old freshman at Fort Kent Community High School earned her Girl Scout Silver Award by completing a project aimed at helping reduce hunger in Fort Kent.

Senate OKs bill to protect seniors from foreclosure

The Maine Senate on Sept. 13 unanimously voted to enact legislation to protect Maine seniors from losing their homes with an amendment from Senate Democratic Leader Troy Jackson of Allagash.

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