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Twenty Thanksgiving gift baskets sit ready for delivery by Veronica Violette. (Courtesy of Veronica Violette)

Twenty Thanksgiving gift baskets sit ready for delivery by Veronica Violette. (Courtesy of Veronica Violette)

With help from community, Presque Isle woman sends 20 people turkeys for Thanksgiving

November 25, 2020

The Facebook group Beers for the bearded - Aroostook and a Presque Isle woman with a vision have made it possible for 20 households in eight towns across The County to have Thanksgiving dinner this year.

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Can-Am organizers to consider virtual version of sled dog race event

After notifying mushers and race volunteers of their decision to cancel the 2021 Can-Am Crown International Sled Dog Races due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Can-Am Board of Directors is considering a virtual version of the 30-, 100- and 250-mile races.

Acadian Pond Hockey Classic canceled due to pandemic

Another popular northern Maine winter event has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Aroostook County reports record high COVID-19 cases for a single day

With 11 single cases of COVID-19 being reported across Aroostook County on Tuesday, the rural region has now seen its highest single-day spike of cases since the beginning of the pandemic that has infected more than 12 million people nationwide.

Mitchell leaves the St. John Valley, but not before one last recipe

St. John Valley Times reporter bids farewell to The County

Valley students to perform comedy play ‘Doom Service’

The public is invited to attend a theatrical production of the comedy “Doom Service” on the evenings of Dec. 3-5 in Fort Kent.

2021 Can-Am Crown International Sled Dog races canceled due to COVID-19

After 28 years as the premier sled dog racing event in New England, the 2021 Can-Am Crown International Sled Dog Races have been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Police & Fire Browse Police & Fire

Maine State Police Troop F Report, Oct. 5-11, 2020

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of Oct. 5-11, 2020, including the following.

Maine State Police Troop F Report, Oct. 26-Nov. 1, 2020

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of Oct. 26-Nov. 1, 2020, including the following.

Police chief cracks hit and run case on way home from deer camp

A trail of parts from a damaged vehicle led Fort Kent’s police chief to a man who was allegedly involved in a hit-and-run crash on Nov. 1.

Slippery road causes Thursday morning crash

A Fort Kent teenager escaped injury on Thursday morning when the pickup he was driving crashed into a tree.

SUV damaged in collision with tractor-trailer

An SUV and tractor-trailer truck collided Tuesday morning in downtown Fort Kent.

Maine State Police Troop F Report, Oct. 12-18, 2020

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of Oct. 12-18, 2020, including the following.

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

Ash borer spreads further in Maine

The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry's Maine Forest Service on Nov. 19 reported evidence of spread of emerald ash borer within regulated areas of Maine, including in Aroostook County.

Share Maine holiday cheer, not pests

Invasive pests can hitchhike in or on wreaths and holiday plants destined for friends and families or they can hide in or on firewood brought from another state or Maine location to light a holiday fire.

Warden Service seeks seasonal deputies

The Maine Warden Service is now hiring seasonal Deputy Game Wardens.

Navy helicopter pilot from Eagle Lake rescues downed crew

A northern Maine native who became a helicopter pilot in the United States Navy was instrumental in saving the lives of four aviators who went down in the Atlantic Ocean.

Living Browse Living

Can-Am organizers to consider virtual version of sled dog race event

After notifying mushers and race volunteers of their decision to cancel the 2021 Can-Am Crown International Sled Dog Races due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Can-Am Board of Directors is considering a virtual version of the 30-, 100- and 250-mile races.

With help from community, Presque Isle woman sends 20 people turkeys for Thanksgiving

The Facebook group Beers for the bearded - Aroostook and a Presque Isle woman with a vision have made it possible for 20 households in eight towns across The County to have Thanksgiving dinner this year.

Fiddlehead Focus Crossword Puzzle for Nov. 25, 2020

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.

Acadian Pond Hockey Classic canceled due to pandemic

Another popular northern Maine winter event has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mitchell leaves the St. John Valley, but not before one last recipe

St. John Valley Times reporter bids farewell to The County

Morgan’s Recipe Series: Dobie’s Cranberry Sauce

Look out Thanksgiving, it is the return of Dobie and our family recipes. For starters, because you can make it ahead and can it, we are going to go over cranberry sauce.

Opinion Browse Opinion

Sharing ancestors

If you’re new to genealogy you may expect to find uncomplicated paths to your ancestors with new grandparents in each generation. As you research further back in time you’ll almost certainly find your ancestral trees cross, intermarry, and so on and on.

Bright shiny objects

With the election debacle, fake news, real news and COVID-19 all in play at the same time, our belly-filling turkey holiday is soon arriving from its annual trip around the sun.

Amazing record-shattering warmth

Astonishing warmth enveloped Aroostook County during the second week of November.

Listen to the scientists

To the editor: The COVID-19 virus is nothing more than a bunch of proteins surrounding replicating material called RNA whose main mission in life is to replicate and multiply.

Never miss the chance to share a good story

Even though Halloween is over for another year, this story stays with me.

Not in Maine. Please, not in Maine.

We Mainers are, if anything, great cheerleaders for the underdog. We root for the one who comes from behind, who defies all odds to achieve, to survive, to triumph.

Sports Browse Sports

Acadian Pond Hockey Classic canceled due to pandemic

Another popular northern Maine winter event has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Local soccer players earn statewide honors

The Maine Soccer Coaches have announced a number of Aroostook County soccer players that have been selected to state and regional all-star teams for the fall 2020 season.

Aroostook League names fall sports all stars

It was not the fall sports season many were hoping for, but Aroostook County athletes were able to experience soccer, cross country and golf in a competitive setting.

Using sounds and smells to bag bucks

For most Aroostook deer hunters, pursuing bucks offers a solitary, self-satisfying venture. Tagging a big deer requires perseverance and skill, and a bit of luck doesn’t hurt either, especially if venison ends up in the freezer.

Madawaska ski coach awarded coach of the year

Madawaska High School’s ski coach Colin Jandreau was selected by the Maine Principals’ Association to receive the 2019-2020 boys’ Nordic Coach of the Year.

Van Buren beats Easton 7-0 in Aroostook League championship game

The Van Buren boys soccer team beat Easton 7-0 Friday in the Aroostook League Division II boys championship game. The win capped off a shortened season caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Business Browse Business

Bank honors employees for years of service

Katahdin Trust recently held a virtual company-wide employee appreciation event to honor employees for their years of service and contributions to the community.

Ash borer spreads further in Maine

The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry's Maine Forest Service on Nov. 19 reported evidence of spread of emerald ash borer within regulated areas of Maine, including in Aroostook County.

Cell carrier offers anti-fraud tips

An estimated 30 million people in the United States each year are victims of fraud, according to ConsumerProtect. Investopedia lists the most common types of consumer fraud as identity theft, credit and debit card fraud, deceptive interest rate reduction robocalls and fake charities.

Madawaska selectmen to meet on Tuesday

The Madawaska Board of Selectmen will meet at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 24, at the Madawaska High School library.

Houlton Rotary Club unveils auction plans

As the Houlton Rotary Club celebrates its 100th year of “Service Above Self,” the group has announced this year’s 65th annual Houlton Rotary Radio, TV and Internet Auction will look a little bit different this year.

Fort Kent craft fair will return with new format

The 40th annual Greater Fort Kent Area Chamber of Commerce Arts and Crafts Fair will have a unique format this year to avoid the spread of COVID-19.

County Candids Browse County Candids

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.

Wind damage

The iconic sign at the Gateway Motel toppled over due to Thursday’s high winds.

Prepare your pumpkins

Prepare your pumpkins

Aftereffects of wind

Aftereffects of wind