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PAWS Pet of the week for July 24, 2019

$36 million in federal money awarded to MDOT to replace Madawaska bridge

The federal government has awarded $36 million to the state of Maine toward the replacement of the Madawaska International Bridge that connects Madawaska and Edmundston, New Brunswick.

K of C lotto winner, July 8-14, 2019

FORT KENT, Maine — The Fort Kent Knights of Columbus have announced the winner of their ongoing lotto fundraiser for the week of July 8-14.

Retired teachers to meet in Fort Kent

The Aroostook Retired Educators' Association will meet at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 30, at the University of Maine at Fort Kent.

Fort Kent police seeking man who allegedly fled Main Street accident

Police are searching for a driver who allegedly fled an accident on foot after rear-ending another vehicle on Main Street on Friday, July 19.

Police searching for wanted man

The Caribou Police Department are currently searching for Jerald “Rick” Scheurwarter, 32, of Caribou, according to a release posted via social media.

From Our Files – July 24, 2019

50 Years Ago -- July 24, 1969 85 Nurses Resign -- Resignations have been received from 85 nurses of the staff of Hotel Dieu Hospital, Emile Leblanc, the hospital administrator reported Tuesday morning.

Frenchville to celebrate 150th Anniversary Festival

Frenchville will celebrate 150 years as a town this weekend with events including live music, a parade and fireworks. The motto for the celebration is the Frenchville town motto: “A small town with a big heart,” or “Un petit village avec un grand coeur.”

Police searching for Washburn man who allegedly fled traffic stop

Police are searching for a Washburn man who allegedly fled from his vehicle during a traffic stop in Perham on Friday.

Valley Unified sites narrowed down, Madawaska out of the running

The Site Selection Committee for the new Valley Unified school facility decreased the number of proposed sites to six during its meeting held July 16 at Madawaska Middle High School Library.

Grandmother’s artistry continues to spread joy years after her passing

More than a decade after she passed away, a Fort Kent grandmother known throughout the community for her creativity continues to make others happy with her artistic talents.

Few attend Valley Unified community information sessions

Valley Unified officials have held -- and will hold more -- information sessions with question and answer periods for members of the community who want to learn more about Valley Unified or the proposed regionalized pilot high school in the St. John Valley.

Health system board elects County members

The Northern Light Health board of directors held their annual meeting recently in Brewer, during which they chose officers and directors for the coming year.

The moose that melted our hearts when she befriended a German shepherd has died

A young moose that won the hearts and minds of people across the state when she made fast friends with a German shepherd last year has died.

Emerald ash borers meet their predator during biological control release

More than a year after the invasive species emerald ash borer was discovered in Maine along the St. John River in the Valley, the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry released three parasitoid species of non-stinging wasps Thursday to fight the bug that is bringing death to the ash trees there.

State and federal politicians pledge to aid workers affected by Sitel closure Oct. 31

While the community was still reeling Thursday and Friday from Sitel’s announcement about its closure the day before, members of Maine’s congressional delegation, the state senate president, and a state representative issued statements pledging their support of the soon-to-be-displaced workers.

Historical group seeks schoolhouse items for Brann School display

The Gov. Brann School invites the community to be part of history.

Louis Albert catches Muskie

Louis Albert, 77 of Edmundston, New Brunswick, caught this 16-pound, 41-inch muskie at the mouth of the Madawaska River on July 4.

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