The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of Nov. 15-21, including the following.

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of Nov. 8-14, including the following.

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of Nov. 1-7, including the following.

Disaster was averted Nov. 18 when smoke detectors alerted homeowners to a fire that was ignited by a spliced-up phone charger at a Fort Kent residence. 

Nine volunteer firefighters in Fort Kent donated their time and skills to improve the fire station, saving taxpayers thousands of dollars in the process. 

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of Oct. 25-31, including the following.

A familiar face to Aroostook County residents has announced her candidacy for the Maine State Senate.

Construction crews will officially break ground on the new Madawaska land port of entry on Sept. 9 at an official, invite-only ceremony at the construction site on Main Street.

The Maine Senate on April 22 unanimously confirmed the nomination of Leo Trudel of Madawaska Lake to serve on the Maine Land Use Planning Commission.

Even though customers have flooded to the Madawaska Tastee-Freez since it opened earlier this month, owner Nick Guerrette often has to close the kitchen early. 

50 Years Ago -- Dec. 2, 1971 Hockey Rink Grows  -- The new Madawaska hockey rink grew as the town geared up to enter a new Northeastern Hockey League.

You can complete this crossword puzzle online.  Just click on the box you want to fill in and begin typing the word you think is the answer to the clue.  

Snow kidding

The following births were recorded recently at Northern Maine Medical Center.

The snow was flying Friday evening during a storm that blanketed Aroostook County but that did not stop hundreds of community members from sharing their holiday spirit at a festive parade and tree lighting celebration in Madawaska. 

Wednesday, Dec. 1 CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP - Online, 12-1 p.m., hosted by Aroostook Agency on Aging. Share feelings, make friends and learn from others traveling a similar path. FMI: Call 764-3396, 1-800-439-1789 or email info@aroostookaging.org.

To the editor: It appears that in this nation of mixed races and genders, of mixed religions and beliefs, of different ages and locations, that when our courts (with juries selected by prosecution and defense counsel together), after studying the facts presented to them, judge to acquit a defendant, such judgment is mandate to further review and approval/disapproval by the masses. 

To the editor:  In 2019, state Sen. Mike Carpenter led a bipartisan task force with members representing the state of Maine and the Wabanaki tribes. They came up with 22 recommendations to improve relations between the state and the tribes.

To the editor:  A recent column by Senate President Troy Jackson of Aroostook County, where I am proud to say I was born and raised, cites strengthening child care as a top priority -- and success -- of the last session of Maine’s Legislature.

At long last, the U.S.-Canada land border reopened Nov. 8 for fully vaccinated Canadians.  For many Maine families and small businesses, this day was long awaited.

This year genealogists will have something extra to be thankful for on Thanksgiving Day. In April 2022, the 1950 U.S. Census will be released by the National Archives and Records Administration.

To truly honor Maine veterans, we must match our words of profound gratitude with action. It’s why my colleagues and I in the Maine Legislature continue to prioritize legislation that supports our veterans, servicemen and women and their families, and Gold Star Families.