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Top O’ Maine Trade Show canceled second year in a row due to COVID-19 safety restrictions

For the second year in a row, the St. John Valley Chamber of Commerce & Tourism board of directors canceled the annual Top O’ Maine Trade Show due to COVID-19 safety restrictions.

Catholic Charities food distribution lines jam up Madawaska streets

It’s a scene Catholic Charities Director of Hunger and Relief Services Dixie Shaw has seen dozens of times now: cars lining up at 6 a.m., law enforcement called in for traffic control, hundreds, even thousands, of people waiting -- some for hours -- for a 30-pound box of free food.

Vets bureau announces Disabled Veterans Controlled Moose Hunt

The Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services as of March has begun accepting applications for the 2021 Disabled Veterans Controlled Moose Hunt held in Aroostook County.

Fiddlehead Focus Crossword Puzzle for March. 3, 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.

Maine Catholic Women encouraged to gather virtually March 20 for special event in place of women’s conference

Sadly, due to the pandemic, the Maine Catholic Women’s Conference will not be held in person for the second consecutive year. The event, which drew close to 400 participants in 2019, is simply too large to ensure safety at this time.

Valley Girls comic – Week of March 1, 2021

From our Files – Week of March 1, 2021

50 Years Ago -- March 4, 1971 One million safe hours -- On Friday, Nov. 13, 1970, Fraser Paper Limited accumulated one million man hours without incurring a lost time accident. In recognition of this achievement a $2,000 Safety Scholarship Award will be presented by the company to a son or daughter of a Fraser Paper, Limited, employee.

K of C lotto winner, Feb. 15-21, 2021

The Fort Kent Knights of Columbus have announced the winner of their ongoing lotto fundraiser for the week of Feb. 15-21, 2021.

Births at Northern Maine Medical Center – February, 2021

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

Agencies create sexual assault support group

AMHC Sexual Assault Services, Rape and Response Services and Sexual Assault Services of Southern Maine have partnered together to create a virtual statewide support group.

Hospital, K of C partner to provide COVID-19 vaccinations

Northern Maine Medical Center (NMMC) has joined forces with the Knights of Columbus in Madawaska and Fort Kent to benefit community-wide COVID-19 vaccination efforts.

PAWS pet of the week – Bibbit

Are you looking for a more mature cat who absolutely loves attention and cuddles? Look no further because Bibbit is definitely your girl. She is about 10 years old and just lost her owner due to illness.

Food distribution drive planned for Madawaska will likely bring long lines

Catholic Charities of Maine will host a food distribution drive at the Multi Purpose Center in Madawaska on Wednesday morning, March 3. The organization, which has been hosting distribution drives like this across the county for months, will bring 1,000 boxes of grocery staples, each weighing 30 pounds.

Friends of St. Francis support veteran memorial

Friends of St. Francis donated $500 to Jandreau-Connors American Legion Post 180.

UMFK professor’s works included in new CD release

University of Maine at Fort Kent professor of music and education Dr. Scott Brickman has had his compositions included in a new CD release by the music label Phasma.

Madawaska assisted living facility nominates Valentine king and queen

Ridgewood Estates, an assisted living facility in Madawaska, crowned a new king and queen last week at their Valentine's Day pageant. Laura Morrow of Grand Isle and Daniel Madore of Van Buren reigned supreme in a resident vote for Ridgewood’s new honorary rulers.

Fiddlehead Focus Crossword Puzzle for Feb. 24, 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.

Class to help older people manage chronic pain

Aroostook Agency on Aging, in partnership with Healthy Living for ME, will offer a free workshop to help individuals with a wide range of chronic pain conditions.

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