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Maine’s Bishop Deeley issues message for Martin Luther King Day

Bishop Robert P. Deeley of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland issued the following message in celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 20, 2020.

See a turkey? DIFW wants to know

The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is asking Aroostook County residents to report sightings of wild turkeys in a new survey.

Fiddlehead Focus Crossword Puzzle for Jan. 15, 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.

From Our Files – Week of January 13, 2020

Brother Roland Lajoie, S.M., of Van Buren was greeted by Pope Paul VI on Dec. 10.

Madawaska Class of 1969 reunion

Madawaska High School’s Class of 1969 celebrated their 50th reunion in 2019.

Births at Northern Maine Medical Center – January, 2020

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

K of C lotto winner, week ending Jan. 5, 2020

The Fort Kent Knights of Columbus has announced the winner of its ongoing lotto fundraiser for the week of Dec. 30, 2019-Jan. 5, 2020.

Pet of the Week – Puck and Solstice

PAWS Animal Welfare Shelter presents William and Solstice as Pets of the Week. William Puck and Solstice have been at the shelter for a year.

Officer’s surprise visit spreads holiday cheer

Receiving a visit from a law enforcement officer can raise eyebrows, especially when it is unexpected. While she was a patient at Northern Maine Medical Center (NMMC), Karen Merriam was the recipient of just such a stopover by an officer, and for a brief moment, wondered with a bit of trepidation about the purpose for the officer’s visit.

American Legion Post 147 family donation

The American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary and American Legion Riders of Post 147 Madawaska on Dec. 22 presented a $1,000 donation to Angel Flight Northeast, PALs and the Edgar J. Paradis Cancer Fund.

Acadian Heritage Council makes grants available

The Maine Acadian Heritage Council is beginning its annual grant process and this year will distribute almost $50,000 of its funds received from the National Park Service in the form of grants to its participating members, St. John Valley teachers, non-profit organizations and individuals.

From Our Files – Week of January 6, 2020

50 Years Ago -- January 8, 1970 Marine In Vietnam Earns Promotion -- Marine Corporal Rodney Sanolar of Eagle Lake, was promoted to his present rank while serving with the First Marine Aircraft Wing in Vietnam.

Fiddlehead Focus Crossword Puzzle for Jan. 8, 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.

K of C lotto winner, Dec. 23-29, 2019

The Fort Kent Knights of Columbus has announced the winner of its ongoing lotto fundraiser for the week of Dec. 23-29, 2019.

Valley Girls Comic January 8, 2020

Room with bad feng shui

PAWS Pet of the Week – Mellie

PAWS Animal Welfare Shelter presents Mellie as the Pet of the Week in hopes that she will find her forever home.

Birth at NMMC

The following birth was recorded recently at Northern Maine Medical Center.

From our Files – Week of Jan. 1, 2020

The fourth town has approved its share of the regional airport to be located at Frenchville and their town fathers said “they wanted the public to know they are solidly behind the airport project.”

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