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How to combat ‘winter depression’ in Maine

Medical science has shown that the short days and lack of sunlight in northern latitudes can have negative physical and emotional effects on some people. In fact, seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, is treated by doctors and therapists as a real and potentially life-threatening condition.

University of Maine at Fort Kent to host area spelling bee

Young wordsmiths will test their skills next month when the University of Maine at Fort Kent Office of Community Education hosts the Northern District (Aroostook County) Scripps National Spelling Bee competition

Fort Kent PTO seeking craft fair vendors

The Fort Kent Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization has openings for vendors at its 6th annual Craft and Vendor Fair in early March to coincide with the Can-Am Crown International Sled Dog Race.

Snowmobile Trail Report, Jan. 18, 2019

All the reports that I have been hearing from all the snowmobilers are the trails are in the best shape that they have seen at this time of year. This is true from the southern reaches of The County to the Allagash and all trails in between. All the clubs have been doing an outstanding job with their respective sections of trails. The groomer operators of The County are truly the best around.

Wild weather interferes with weekend events

Too much of a good thing is not always wonderful, even when that good thing is snow for skiers and snowmobilers.

County Faces: Sarah Brooks of Nashville Plantation

Whether she is tending to horses on her farm in Nashville Plantation, helping students prepare for college or leading a trip to Quebec City, Sarah Brooks has most enjoyed using her passions for the outdoors, education and history to give back to the Aroostook County communities that raised her.

Hundreds again looking to participate in Long Lake Ice Fishing Derby

Hundreds of fishermen and women will once again compete for prizes totaling $18,500 and bragging rights during the Long Lake Ice Fishing Derby Jan. 25-27.

PAWS Pet of the Week — Ava

Meet Ava — a beautiful black and white "tuxedo" cat who is coming out of her shell.

How to sew a button back on

We’ve all been there. You’re getting dressed, going about your buttoning, when you realize one is missing. What to do?

From Our Files — January 16, 2019

The official opening of the new ski centre at Mont Farlagne will take place Saturday, Jan. 25, 1969

Maine Arts Commission hosts Arts Iditarod

The Maine Arts Commission launched its 2019 Arts Iditarod, an informational tour from Portland to Fort Kent and Damariscotta to Bangor, on Jan. 8.

Valley Girls comic — January 16, 2019

Valley Girls comic for January 16, 2019.

Digital Crossword Puzzle — January 16, 2019

Digital crossword for January 16, 2019.

Weekly digital jigsaw — Bogan Books hid Kindness Rocks

Bogan Books hid Kindness Rocks throughout the bookshop which patrons were able to take for a small donation to the Edgar J. Paradis Fund at the beginning of December.

Make-A-Wish grants 4-year-old Madawaska girl trip to Disney World

Supporters of the Maine chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation gathered with friends and relatives of 4-year-old Justine Chenard Saturday to tell the youngster born with a heart defect that she would be going to Disney World the following week with her family.

Knights of Columbus lotto winner — Dec. 31, 2018-Jan. 6, 2019

The Fort Kent Knights of Columbus have announced the winner of their ongoing lotto fundraiser for the week of Dec. 31, 2018-Jan. 6, 2019.

Local musician compiles book of Acadian songs for ukulele

Fort Kent musician Roger Damboise is helping to preserve the Acadian culture through a songbook of Acadian tunes he compiled and arranged for ukulele.

County Faces: Carl Michaud of Mapleton

Carl Michaud has worked at the Central Aroostook Association for 10 years and has seen the organization’s growth in serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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