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New day spa provides a downtown refuge with locals in mind

Just a few feet away from Main Street, inside one of Oasis Day Spa’s treatment rooms, the only sound is the soft trickle of an indoor waterfall.

First-time vegetable gardener starts with a raised-bed box

For most of my adult life I have had a lingering desire to plant my own vegetable garden. Grocery store vegetables are great, but there is no tastier salad than that made with fresh homegrown vegetables. I thought it would be exciting to visit my garden, pulling on mysterious carrot tops to reveal what has grown hidden beneath the soil, kind of like fishing on land.

From our Files – Week of May 5, 2021

50 Years Ago -- May 6, 1971 “Most valuable” -- Mrs. Balance Savoy worked her way to the honor of being the Madawaska Historical Society’s “Most Valuable Member” during the past year.

Fiddlehead Focus Crossword Puzzle for May 5, 2021

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.

Valley Girls comic – Week of May 5, 2021

PAWS pet of the week – Vincent

Everyone needs a Vincent in their life. This amazing boy is a very charming kitty will lots of love to give. He loves to have his belly rubbed and makes a trilling noise.

UMFK announces 2021 virtual graduation celebration

The University of Maine at Fort Kent will host an online graduation celebration at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 8, on the UMFK website.

K of C lotto winner, April 19-25, 2021

The Fort Kent Knights of Columbus have announced the winner of their ongoing lotto fundraiser for the week of April 19-25, 2021.

Things to do – Week of May 2, 2021

Thursday, May 6 SENIOR COMMODITY FOOD DISTRIBUTION - Fort Kent, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Fort Kent Senior Center parking lot, 20 Pine St., by Aroostook Agency on Aging. FMI: 764-3396.

Totus Tuus registration now open for teens and children

Hundreds of Maine teens and children will have the opportunity to participate in a weeklong Catholic youth program (grades 1-12) dedicated to teaching the Gospel and deepening love for God and the Church.

Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife urges people to keep wildlife wild

Wildlife is very active during the late spring and summer, and it’s common to come across baby fawns, moose calves, fox, raccoons and other young wildlife in fields, woodland areas and even backyards.

Fort Kent Town Council approves new ATV route, appoints school board member

The Fort Kent Town Council approved one new ATV access route in the town, but voted down another one following a public hearing on Monday.

Food box distributions planned in May across Aroostook County

The Aroostook Agency on Aging announces its upcoming commodity food box distributions for May.

From our Files – Week of April 26, 2021

50 Years Ago -- April 29, 1971 Marquis resigns at District High -- Romeo Marquis, principat at Van Buren District High School since 1968, submitted his resignation to Superintendent of Schools Charles Tanous and the board of directors of SAD 24 early this week.

Fiddlehead Focus Crossword Puzzle for April 28, 2021

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.

Valley Girls comic – Week of April 26, 2021

Mom the wordsmith

PAWS pet of the week – Athena

PAWS staff say this picture completely explains Athena in so many ways -- always wanting to be loved and completely in your face. She has the best purr and her tail wiggles when she is happy.

K of C lotto winner, April 12-18, 2021

The Fort Kent Knights of Columbus have announced the winner of their ongoing lotto fundraiser for the week of April 12-18, 2021.

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