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Valley Rivers Middle School students Rachel Wilson (left) and Sawyer Stoliker researched careers in mental health and substance abuse social work for a school-wide project. (Courtesy of John Kaleta)
Valley Rivers Middle School students Rachel Wilson (left) and Sawyer Stoliker researched careers in mental health and substance abuse social work for a school-wide project. (Courtesy of John Kaleta)
Fort Kent middle school students explore Maine career opportunities
May 16, 2022
Valley Rivers Middle School students got a headstart on the future when they researched and provided live presentations.
News Browse News
8 hours ago
Aroostook musher trying to be 1st to dog sled to Katahdin peak, but no pet policy in way
A St. David musher has not given up on his dream to be the first to lead a sled dog team to Katahdin’s summit, but a no-pet policy at Baxter State Park may get in his way.
4 days ago
113 receive diplomas at Northern Maine Community College graduation
“Our best opportunities come when they’re least expected. Our life story will continually be rewritten," Student of the Year Ryan Ashby said.
6 days ago
Fort Kent hospital’s $13.6M renovation improves services to northern Maine
A $13.6 million project at Maine’s northernmost hospital has modernized a facility that hasn’t seen major work in more than 70 years.
1 week ago
St. John Valley schools form cooperative softball team
People living in the small towns comprising Maine’s St. John Valley know that life is better when resources are shared, so when one high-school could not field enough players for a softball team, their competition one town over readily agreed to join forces.
1 week ago
Fort Kent baseball rolls to victory over Madawaska
The Madawaska baseball team faced a tough opponent in visiting Fort Kent on the Owls’ home turf Saturday, May 7. 
2 weeks ago
Man was having a ‘sneezing fit’ when he crashed a logging truck in Aroostook County
A Winslow man suffered minor injuries Thursday after he steered a logging truck off the road in Masardis due to a "sneezing fit."
Police/Crime/Courts Browse Police/Crime/Courts
3 weeks ago
Fort Kent Criminal Docket – December, 2021
The following cases were heard under the Aroostook Criminal Docket at the Fort Kent Courthouse in December.
3 weeks ago
Maine State Police Troop F Report, April 18-24, 2022
The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of April 18-24, including the following.
4 weeks ago
Pickup crashes into cemetery in Cross Lake
A pickup truck swerved to avoid a deer and crashed into Cross Lake Cemetery. 
4 weeks ago
Maine State Police Troop F Report, April 11-17, 2022
The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of April 11-17, including the following.
4 weeks ago
Maine State Police Troop F Report, April 4-10, 2022
The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of April 4-10, including the following.
1 month ago
Fort Kent Criminal Docket – November 2021
The following cases were heard under the Aroostook Criminal Docket at the Fort Kent Courthouse during the month of November.
State, National and World News Browse State, National and World News
6 months ago
Bernard to run for state Senate seat against Sen. Troy Jackson
A familiar face to Aroostook County residents has announced her candidacy for the Maine State Senate.
9 months ago
The government will officially break ground on Madawaska’s land port of entry in September
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.
1 year ago
Jackson lauds Madawaska Lake resident confirmed to LUPC
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.
1 year ago
Labor shortage was a problem before the pandemic but some employers say it is worse now
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. 
Living Browse Living
16 hours ago
Fiddlehead Focus Crossword Puzzle for May 18, 2022
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. 
2 days ago
Valley Girls comic – Week of May 18, 2022
Spring in Maine.
2 days ago
Agency on Aging online and in-person events
The Aroostook Agency on Aging staff and volunteers offer these upcoming educational and enjoyable events in May.
2 days ago
K of C lotto winner, April 25-May 1, 2022
The Fort Kent Knights of Columbus have announced the winner of their ongoing lotto fundraiser for the previous week.
2 days ago
PAWS Pet of the Week – Mignonne
This amazing senior girl is sweet and loving. She is very tolerant of all the roaming cats, but can’t eat their food as it makes her ill. She is on a special diet, which suits her perfectly.
2 days ago
From our Files – Week of May 18. 2022
50 Years Ago -- May 11, 1972    Wool gatherers -- Ten local farmers are planning to begin raising about 100 sheep each in this area in the near future.
Opinion Browse Opinion
2 days ago
Valley Girls comic – Week of May 18, 2022
Spring in Maine.
2 days ago
1950 census search
The 1950 census was released April 1 on the website of the National Archives (NARA) at www.archives.gov/reserach/census. Fee-based sites such as Ancestry.com also host the census.
1 week ago
Les lettres Q, R, S
Q - Tonthétutatoux? A - Ton thé tu ta toux? (Your tea kill your cough?)
1 week ago
Grateful for VFW’s help
To the editor: The income tax season has just ended, which makes it a good time for us at AARP TaxAide in Caribou to extend a sincere thank you to the members and leadership of VFW post 9389.
2 weeks ago
Get home before dark
To the editor:   This folk tale is for our 21st-century kids in the St.
2 weeks ago
Let’s be honest
To the editor:   As an independent, I ask all of you, my fellow Maine residents, to review with me and comment on the following.
Sports Browse Sports
2 days ago
Madawaska Owls tennis team has advantage with indoor courts
Tennis players in Madawaska may have the edge on other area teams as the Owls have indoor courts to play and practice on, but they have unique challenges of their own. 
7 days ago
Tandem streamers for spring trolling
May is ice-out and spring trolling time, a chance to hook the largest fish of the season, and it’s a tried and true opportunity for tandem streamers.
1 week ago
St. John Valley schools form cooperative softball team
People living in the small towns comprising Maine’s St. John Valley know that life is better when resources are shared, so when one high-school could not field enough players for a softball team, their competition one town over readily agreed to join forces.
1 week ago
Fort Kent baseball rolls to victory over Madawaska
The Madawaska baseball team faced a tough opponent in visiting Fort Kent on the Owls’ home turf Saturday, May 7. 
1 week ago
UMFK athletes win 2022 Track and Field National Championships
Just five years in the making, the University of Maine at Fort Kent track and field teams have already taken home national championships. 
2 weeks ago
Polar Dip raises more than $10,000 for Special Olympics
Ice chunks floated not far from the shore of Long Lake in Sinclair but 35 people plunged into the freezing water during the 2022 Polar Dip for Aroostook Special Olympics on Sunday.
Business Browse Business
2 days ago
Agency on Aging online and in-person events
The Aroostook Agency on Aging staff and volunteers offer these upcoming educational and enjoyable events in May.
2 days ago
Theriault receives The DAISY Award recognition as an extraordinary nurse at NMMC
Nicole Theriault, RN BSN CLC received The DAISY Award For Extraordinary Nurses May 9 at Northern Maine Medical Center where she works as clinical nurse educator. The prestigious award is part of the DAISY Foundation's programs to recognize the superhuman efforts nurses perform every day.
1 week ago
Aroostook Retired Educator Association announces summer meetings
At the April 26 meeting of the AREA board, the dates and locations of the summer meetings were finalized. The first meeting will be held June 21 at the Southern Aroostook Agricultural Museum in Littleton.
1 week ago
Katahdin Bankshares reports Q1 results
Katahdin Bankshares Corp., parent company of Katahdin Trust Company, as announced first-quarter earnings of $1.8 million, or $0.54 per common share.
2 weeks ago
Maine State FFA Convention to be held at NMCC & UMPI
Northern Maine Community College and the University of Maine at Presque Isle will host the 91st annual Convention of the Maine State FFA on May 12-13.
3 weeks ago
Madawaska streets are clearing out as condemned buildings are torn down
Structures that have been sitting empty and unused are meeting their end to make way for new beginnings as the demolition of several condemned buildings is well underway to clean up Main Street. 
County Candids Browse County Candids
2 years ago
Trees in transition
FORT KENT, Maine — Summer is fast becoming a memory as the trees along the Riverside South Trail in Fort Kent are quickly losing their leaves.
2 years ago
Wind damage
The iconic sign at the Gateway Motel toppled over due to Thursday’s high winds.
2 years ago
Prepare your pumpkins
Prepare your pumpkins
2 years ago
Aftereffects of wind
Aftereffects of wind
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    Cloudiness in the region Thursday afternoon along with a slight chance for isolated showers Thursday night and Friday.
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    A local attorney announced his candidacy for the Maine State House of Representatives at the Democratic Town Hall at the University of Maine at Fort Kent on March 4. 
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    Fort Kent Town Council candidates meet up at question and answer forum
    All five candidates running for two seats on the Fort Kent Town Council gathered at a live question and answer forum.
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    Two of four SAD 27 school board candidates seeking seats in Fort Kent Subdistricts 4-7 attended a live question and answer forum Tuesday evening at the Fort Kent Municipal Building.  
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    The Aroostook County Republican Committee will hold their election year County-wide caucus from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Feb. 12, at the Presque Isle Inn & Convention Center. 
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