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Austin’s Ride this weekend promotes suicide awareness

The fourth annual Austin's Ride for Suicide Awareness will take off at 11 a.m. on Sunday, July 28, from Presque Isle and make its way to Van Buren.

Film looks back on Acadia of the Lands and Forests

It has been five years since more than 50,000 visitors descended on northern Maine for the 2014 World Acadian Congress. A fifth-anniversary film showing will help folks reminisce on July 25 and 27.

St. Joseph’s residents enjoy rides in classic automobiles

Fourteen residents of St. Joseph’s Memory Care in Frenchville enjoyed an afternoon of riding in style as members of the Northern Cruisers Auto Club escorted them around town in classic cars on Thursday, July 11.

Literacy at Long Lake gets a boost with grant money

Thanks to an $1,800 grant composed of funds from people who chose to donate money from their tax refunds, the Long Lake Public Library is able to continue programs for children in the area.

UMFK Summer Theatre to perform ‘Richard III’

University of Maine at Fort Kent Summer Theatre will perform William Shakespeare’s “Richard III” from Thursday, July 25, through Sunday, July 28.

PAWS Pet of the week for July 24, 2019

K of C lotto winner, July 8-14, 2019

FORT KENT, Maine — The Fort Kent Knights of Columbus have announced the winner of their ongoing lotto fundraiser for the week of July 8-14.

From Our Files – July 24, 2019

50 Years Ago -- July 24, 1969 85 Nurses Resign -- Resignations have been received from 85 nurses of the staff of Hotel Dieu Hospital, Emile Leblanc, the hospital administrator reported Tuesday morning.

Frenchville to celebrate 150th Anniversary Festival

Frenchville will celebrate 150 years as a town this weekend with events including live music, a parade and fireworks. The motto for the celebration is the Frenchville town motto: “A small town with a big heart,” or “Un petit village avec un grand coeur.”

Grandmother’s artistry continues to spread joy years after her passing

More than a decade after she passed away, a Fort Kent grandmother known throughout the community for her creativity continues to make others happy with her artistic talents.

The moose that melted our hearts when she befriended a German shepherd has died

A young moose that won the hearts and minds of people across the state when she made fast friends with a German shepherd last year has died.

PAWS Pet of th eWeek — Molly

PAWS Animal Welfare Shelter presents Molly as the Pet of the Week. This petite all-grey girl survived several winters out in the bitter cold.

Historical group seeks schoolhouse items for Brann School display

The Gov. Brann School invites the community to be part of history.

Louis Albert catches Muskie

Louis Albert, 77 of Edmundston, New Brunswick, caught this 16-pound, 41-inch muskie at the mouth of the Madawaska River on July 4.

From Our Files – July 17, 2019

The number of inscriptions at the summer courses at the St. Louis College is now at 530 representing an increase of 140 on the previous year.

Valley Girls comic — July 17, 2019

Valley Girls comic for July 17, 2019.

Fiddlehead Focus Crossword Puzzle for July 17, 2019

You can complete this crossword puzzle online.

Valley transportation has drive

Eight members of an elite squad of bus drivers from Madawaska and one from Fort Kent allowed the Valley Unified fleet of buses to take first, second and third places at a bus competition held June 25 in Presque Isle.

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