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Hershey's Track and Field Games coming to Fort Kent
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23 May 2013

FORT KENT - The Fort Kent Recreation and Parks Department will be sponsoring a local Hershey's Track and Field program for boys and girls who were between the ages of nine and 14 as of Dec. 31, 2013. A participant must compete in his/her age group and sex division. Athletes compete in three different age categories. Participants have the option of competing in a variety of events, including dashes, relay races, distance runs and jumping and throwing events.

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Valley Rivers Middle School one of top Battle of the Books competitors
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23 May 2013
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CLF puts up 'miracle roof in a day'
Ben Murphy
23 May 2013

FORT KENT- On Saturday, May 18, work crews from Bangor and Fort Fairfield, as well as some of the congregation of the Christian Life Fellowship at 9 a.m. By 9:30 a.m., they had started working on what has become known as their ‘miracle’ roof.

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Noted and published Mainers gather in Fort Kent
Jessica Potila
23 May 2013

FORT KENT- At the invitation of Valley Rivers Middle School eighth-grade teacher Kara Beal, three published Maine authors and a published illustrator made their way to Fort Kent to give a presentation about the positive aspects of literary creativity to students at the middle school, and to speak with an audience of potential writers at the University of Maine at Fort Kent's Fox Auditorium. These events, which the middle school and the university funded collaboratively, took place on Wednesday, May 1.

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LEAD Banquet video feed
Contributed
23 May 2013

AROOSTOOK COUNTY - The Fiddlehead Focus staff are traveling to Presque Isle this evening in order to attend the LEAD Entrepreneur of the Year Banquet.

The event begins around 5:30.

For those interested, WHOU out of Houlton is providing a live video feed of the event, and they have kindly allowed us to embed it in this story.

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Birth announcement - Levesque
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23 May 2013

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FORT KENT-

Lori Anne Levesque would like to announce the birth of her daughter Sena-Ray Lynn Levesque, at Northern Maine Medical Center on May 13, 2013. Sena-Ray's proud maternal grandparents are Ervin Levesque Sr. from Fort Kent and Audrey Gilbert from Waterville, ME.

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Birth announcement - Thibodeau
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23 May 2013

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WALLAGRASS-

Adam and Danielle Thibodeau are happy to announce the birth of their son Ethan Jonathan Thibodeau, at Northern Maine Medical Center on May 19, 2013.  Ethan's maternal grandparents are Gary and Louise Harvey of Fort Kent. His proud paternal grandparents are Eldon and Carol Thibodeau of Wallagrass.

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Briana Nadeau the newest member of five generations of women
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23 May 2013
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Police BLOGGERS
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23 May 2013

Click on the sign to see the Police BLOGGER for your town
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Fifth annual Fort Kent Firefighter's Association Chicken Barbeque fundraiser a continued success
Julie Daigle
22 May 2013

FORT KENT – After another year of successful fundraising during the annual Fort Kent Firefighter's Association Chicken Barbeque, which they held this year on May 19, organization planners are again considering increasing the number of chicken lunches they offer.

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Roger's Sport Center hosts open house
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22 May 2013
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Marquis in a tree
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22 May 2013
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Pelletier Florist Greenhouse and Garden Center hosts open house
Julie Daigle
22 May 2013
Our readers speak: Gov. LePage and the attack on Maine schools
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22 May 2013

To the editor:

Imagine my surprise when I read in Fiddlehead Focus that my graduating high school, Wisdom High, received a ‘D’ grade from Gov. LePage and Education Commissioner Mr. Bowen.

A ‘D!’

Immediately, my skeptical hairs began to rise. And sure enough my skepticism was borne out.

Our readers speak: Congratulations on being a finalist
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22 May 2013

To the editor:

Congratulations on being a finalist for the Aroostook Entrepreneur of the Year. Your success in starting up a business on a "shoestring" that is now thriving is impressive and it is gratifying to see you recognized for your accomplishment. I am very happy for you and your staff.

Jean Cobb

Our readers speak: Congratulations graduates, from Judy Paradis
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22 May 2013

To the Editor,

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Shaman Theater and Aramark team up, offer dinner theater
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22 May 2013

FORT KENT- On Friday, May 24 and Saturday, May 25, community members will have the unique cultural opportunity to experience fine dining and entertainment with Aramark catering and a Shaman Theater performance of Ken Ludwig’s “Lend Me a Tenor.”

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Madawaska Recreation Department hosts a bike rodeo for children
Jenna Beaulieu
22 May 2013

MADAWASKA – The Madawaska Recreation Department hosted a bike rodeo for local children on Saturday, May 18, featuring a helmet fitting, an obstacle course, bike inspections, safety video viewings, minor bike repairs and bike licensing by the Madawaska Police Department.

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UMFK Blake Library Gallery hosts 5th Annual "Young Artist Exhibition" through May 30
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22 May 2013

FORT KENT– The University of Maine at Fort Kent’s Blake Library Gallery and Therese Provenzano, UMFK Adjunct Visual Art Instructor, will host the fifth annual “Young Artist Exhibition” featuring talented young artists from the St. John Valley public schools. The exhibit will be on display through Thursday, May 30.

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AAA and RSVP honor volunteer efforts
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22 May 2013

FORT KENT - The Aroostook Retired and Senior Volunteer Program and Aroostook Agency on Aging held their 38th annual volunteer recognition luncheon on Thursday May 16 at the Senior Center in Fort Kent. Volunteers were treated to a Breakfast for Champions.

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