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Middle school award recipients during the spring athletics banquet held June 6 at Van Buren Secondary District School were (from left) Porscha Strasser, Most Improved Girls Tennis Player; Isaac Rioux, Most Improved Boys Tennis Player; Adam Ayotte, Most Improved Baseball Player; and Noah Martin, Outstanding Player for Baseball. (Kylie Lapierre)

Middle school award recipients during the spring athletics banquet held June 6 at Van Buren Secondary District School were (from left) Porscha Strasser, Most Improved Girls Tennis Player; Isaac Rioux, Most Improved Boys Tennis Player; Adam Ayotte, Most Improved Baseball Player; and Noah Martin, Outstanding Player for Baseball. (Kylie Lapierre)

Van Buren athletes scream for ice cream, take home awards

More than 30 student athletes from the Van Buren Secondary School District had the opportunity to enjoy an ice cream social June 6, during the spring sports banquet held in the cafeteria.

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SAD 27 confirms individual diagnosed with Hepatitis A

Officials from SAD 27 confirmed on Saturday that an individual associated with Fort Kent Elementary School has been diagnosed with Hepatitis A.

Maine CDC confirms hepatitis A case linked to Presque Isle restaurant

The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention has identified a case of acute hepatitis A viral infection in Presque Isle.

Students help beautify Madawaska streets

Madawaska Middle School students dedicated four hours on a recent Wednesday to pick up trash along the streets of Madawaska.

Northern Maine Community College nursing class of 2019 receives pins

“With loyalty will I endeavor to aid the physician in his work, and devote myself to the welfare of those committed to my care,” recited Northern Maine Community College senior nursing students as part of the Nightingale Pledge at the annual nursing pinning ceremony on May 10.

Resiliency helps Madawaska student earn scholarship

A student from Madawaska is among three children of workers who suffered serious workplace injuries who were awarded a total of $20,000 in scholarships from Maine Employers Mutual Insurance Company.

Local advisers join County Committee

The Maine Community Foundation has appointed Carol Bell of Presque Isle and Bryan Thompson of Caribou as local advisers to the Aroostook County Committee.

Police & Fire Browse Police & Fire

Van Buren PD seeking man who fled on foot

Van Buren police are searching for a man in connection with a domestic case, after the man fled on foot June 13.

Soldier Pond man will be resentenced but sex case appeal fails

A Soldier Pond man’s conviction on several sex charges was affirmed by the Maine Supreme Judicial Court, but justices also ruled on Tuesday that he must be resentenced for the crimes.

Fort Kent Criminal Docket, February 2019

The following cases were heard under the Aroostook Criminal docket at the Fort Kent Courthouse during the month of February.

Peaslee found guilty of murdering stepfather

An Easton man accused of killing his stepfather was found guilty of murder and using a firearm to intentionally or knowingly cause the death of another in Aroostook County Superior Court in Houlton late Tuesday afternoon.

Maine State Police Troop F Report, May 13-26, 2019

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to 117 calls for service during the period of May 13-26, including the following.

Law Court affirms decision in case involving Madawaska man

The Maine Supreme Judicial Court affirmed a decision made in a case where a Madawaska man was found guilty of plowing over a portion of gravel road in a dispute with Frenchville town officials.

County Candids Browse County Candids

ST. FRANCIS, Maine -- A mother and baby moose took in some sun as they casually strolled along a dirt road leading to the St. Francis gate entrance of the North Maine Woods on Saturday, June 8, 2019. Photo by Alex Nadeau

ST. FRANCIS, Maine -- A mother and baby moose took in some sun as they casually strolled along a dirt road leading to the St. Francis gate entrance of the North Maine Woods on Saturday, June 8, 2019. Photo by Alex Nadeau

Moose momma and her baby

Moose momma and her baby

State, National and World News Browse State, National and World News

Loggers and haulers to benefit from new law

Gov. Janet Mills signed into law on June 7 a bill to support loggers and haulers.

Perdue recalls chicken products due to possible contamination

Perdue Foods LLC., a Bridgewater, Va. establishment, is recalling approximately 31,703 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials

Mills signs law to prevent vehicle-buggy collisions

Gov. Janet Mills on May 30 signed into law a measure to improve road safety in Amish communities and across the state.

Former Connecticut governor Dannel Malloy to lead University of Maine System

The former governor of Connecticut, Dannel Malloy, will replace James Page as University of Maine System chancellor.

Living Browse Living

Students help beautify Madawaska streets

Madawaska Middle School students dedicated four hours on a recent Wednesday to pick up trash along the streets of Madawaska.

Retired educator group to meet at Littleton museum

The Southern Aroostook Agricultural Museum in Littleton will host the first summer meeting of the Aroostook Retired Educators Association at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 25, 2019.

Van Buren athletes scream for ice cream, take home awards

More than 30 student athletes from the Van Buren Secondary School District had the opportunity to enjoy an ice cream social June 6, during the spring sports banquet held in the cafeteria.

2019 Crown of Maine Balloon Fest fast approaches

With just over two months to go, the 2019 Crown of Maine Balloon Fest committee is busily making plans for this year’s event.

Third-graders learn essential skills while giving back to their community

Students in Tamar Philbrook’s Fort Kent Elementary School third grade class enjoyed a sunny day outside of the classroom planting flowers to brighten their community on Friday, June 7.

Special Olympic spirit goes on in Madawaska

The Aroostook County 2019 Special Olympics games had been canceled due to inclement weather, so the Madawaska School Department held their own Olympics on May 16.

Poll Browse Poll

How close are you to a veteran?

Vote in this week's poll -- check all options that apply to you.

Opinion Browse Opinion

Fighting Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses

Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases have become a major public health concern, with cases exploding over the past 15 years.

President Trump’s attitude smacks of treason

In a President Trump interview with George Stephanopoulos of ABC News, Mr. Stephanopoulos asks Trump why the president would want a foreign entity to meddle in the upcoming election and this was Trump’s answer: “Somebody comes up and says, ‘Hey, I have information on your opponent.’

Appreciates D-Day remembrance

To the editor: Thank you for Paula Brewer’s article [D-Day: the world remembers] on the most significant time in our history.

Still looking for answers to questions

Once again Mr. Chasse has written a letter that seems to require a little attention. Let’s start with his comment that I called him a bigot. I did not call you a bigot Mr. Chasse.

E.A. Williams cartoon — June 12, 2019

E.A. Williams cartoon — June 12, 2019

D-Day: the world remembers

We’ve all heard the saying in some form: “To understand where you’re going, you must first understand where you’ve been.”

Sports Browse Sports

Van Buren athletes scream for ice cream, take home awards

More than 30 student athletes from the Van Buren Secondary School District had the opportunity to enjoy an ice cream social June 6, during the spring sports banquet held in the cafeteria.

ATV Trail Report, June 14, 2019

AROOSTOOK COUNTY, Maine — The little bit of rain that we are experiencing will help with what were becoming very dusty conditions.

Ourdoor Calendar – June 22-29, 2019

Saturday, June 22 FORT KENT: Greater Fort Kent Chamber of Commerce Summer Fun Color Run/Walk 5k. Registration: 8:00 a.m. at Riverside Park. Run/Walk start: 9:00 a.m. Cost: $10/adult, $5/youth.

Soap Box Derby returns Saturday

The 24th annual Northern Maine Soap Box Derby rolls back into town Saturday with a full day of racing at Houlton Community Park.

Outdoor Calendar — June 15~June 23, 2019

5th Annual Greater Grand Isle Canoe/Kayak Race. Flat water. 10 mi.;

Blizzard ready for 25th annual MHL entry draft in Edmundston

The table is set for the 25th annual MHL entry draft to take place on Saturday, June 15, at the Jean-Daigle Centre in Edmundston.

Business Browse Business

Resiliency helps Madawaska student earn scholarship

A student from Madawaska is among three children of workers who suffered serious workplace injuries who were awarded a total of $20,000 in scholarships from Maine Employers Mutual Insurance Company.

Local advisers join County Committee

The Maine Community Foundation has appointed Carol Bell of Presque Isle and Bryan Thompson of Caribou as local advisers to the Aroostook County Committee.

Credit union supports volunteer center

The Aroostook Agency on Aging recently received a $5,000 donation from The County Federal Credit Union to support the development of The County Volunteer Center at the new Aroostook Aging & Disability Resource Center in Presque Isle.

Voters reject SAD 27 budget that would have raised tax rates in local towns

Voters in the greater Fort Kent area decided at referendum on Tuesday, June 11, against a proposed 2019-2020 Maine School Administrative budget that would have significantly raised tax rates in the local towns.

United Way celebrates supporters, volunteers

United Way of Aroostook hosted its annual meeting on June 6 with a breakfast held at the University of Maine at Presque Isle’s Campus Center.

SAD 27 directors will meet June 19

The 858th meeting of the directors of SAD 27 will be held at 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 19.