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Aroostook County Sheriff answers questions on stay-at-home order

There’s a lot of gray area in how the governor’s edict will be enforced and what is allowed, so we asked Aroostook County Sheriff Shawn Gillen for clarification on the subject.

Education will be first priority for police as they enforce new Mills order

Local law enforcement officials want to reassure the public that while they are ready to enforce Gov. Janet Mills’ stay-at-home order, residents should not expect a police state.

Harris Memorial walk transitions to virtual-only event

The Spc. Dustin J. Harris Memorial Mile walk will not be held in a traditional manner this year, due to ongoing COVID-19 concerns.

Aroostook County Jail institutes changes amidst coronavirus outbreak

In light of coronavirus concerns, the Aroostook County Jail has instituted a number of changes to its day-to-day operations.

Aroostook League holds scholar, athlete banquet

The Aroostook League held its 11th annual Scholar/Athlete Banquet at the Caribou Regional Vocational/Technology Center on Thursday, March 12.

United Way of Aroostook postpones Northern Star event due to COVID-19 concerns

This weekend’s Northern Star singing events slated for Fort Kent, Presque Isle and Houlton have been postponed due to new concerns about the coronavirus.

SAD 70 revamps athletic, co-curricular eligibility policy

SAD 27 also follows a standards-based system for assessing students, using the 1-4 grading system.

Local hoopsters named McDonald’s All Stars

Nine Aroostook County basketball players are among the 98 student-athletes invited to participate in the 40th annual Maine McDonald’s All-Star High School Senior Basketball Games.

Daigle Oil Co. celebrates 65 years

One man’s vision of providing fuel oil and kerosene to the people of the St. John Valley has grown into one of Aroostook County’s longest tenured businesses thanks to the hard work and dedication of its staff.

County Faces: Jon McLaughlin of Houlton

Growing up in Houlton, Jon McLaughlin knew from a very early age that the Shiretown was where he always wanted to be.

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