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An alternative route to the Northern Forest Canoe Trail

The following article and accompanying photo, published June 25, 2018, on the Northern Forest Canoe Trail website, are reprinted on Fiddlehead Focus with kind permission of the authors

Devon Cyr visits with Fr. Jim Nadeau

Devon Cyr of Fort Kent visits with Fr. Jim Nadeau in Skowhegan during a reception celebrating the priest's 30th year of ordination

PAWS Pet of the Week — Romeo

This handsome cat is Romeo. At 4 years old, he is still a young chap. Romeo is all gray, very friendly and in good health.

Equality Maine seeks support for 2nd Annual Dine OUT campaign

Equality Maine, which supports and advocates for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in Maine, is holding its second annual Dine OUT for Equality on Aug. 22.

UMFK Summer Theater bringing ‘Mother Courage and Her Children’ to Crocker Beach

UMFK Summer Theater will offer audiences an outdoor theater experience next week at Crocker Beach in Fort Kent with performances of “Mother Courage and Her Children” by Bertolt Brecht.

Weekly digital jigsaw — Martial Arts

Fort Kent martial artists brought home many awards from the Graves’ Institute of Self Defense 27th annual Summer Kick Off Karate and Jiu-Jitsu Tournament on June 16 in Mars Hill.

County Faces: Brett Varnum of Easton

Brett Varnum of Easton began studying martial arts in 1972 at age 11, and his initial interest has led him not only to a number of black belts, but to an enthusiasm for sharing the positive life lessons martial arts can impart.

Knights of Columbus lotto winner — July 9-15, 2018

The Fort Kent Knights of Columbus have announced the winner of their ongoing lotto fundraiser for the week of July 9-15, 2018.

Agency mails 100,000th book to young readers

This month marks a milestone for the United Way of Aroostook’s Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program.

Valley Girls comic — July 18, 2018

Valley Girls comic — July 18, 2018

County couple celebrates 75th wedding anniversary by renewing vows

Valier and Theresa Thibeault celebrated their 75th anniversary Sunday morning by renewing their vows at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church.

9-year-old Fort Kent boy raises thousands for friend fighting cancer

The grounds of the Fort Kent Outdoor Center were bursting with reds and golds on Thursday, July 12, as nearly 200 people wore those colors while participating in 9-year-old Devon Cyr’s birthday walk fundraiser in honor of his friend and fourth-grade classmate Kearston Albert.

‘Theology on Tap’ aims to inspire Fort Kent Catholics

With the goal of strengthening relationships with God and fostering an environment in which those relationships can be explored, St. John Vianney Parish will offer a new program for Catholics living in or near Fort Kent.

Motorcycle ride to benefit Houlton Salvation Army set for Saturday

On Saturday, July 14, The Salvation Army of Houlton will host its inaugural “The County’s Ride For The Red Shield” motorcycle event.

Lugdon Lodge campers to enact fun play about a County potato

Children participating in a week long Acting Out camping session at Lugdon Lodge will perform a very special show for the public Friday evening.

Fort Kent Lions plan 9th ball drop fundraiser

You don’t need to be a fisherman to win money prizes during the Muskie Derby and Ploye Festival coming up in August, and you don’t need to be a golfer, either.

Fort Fairfield gears up for Blossom Festival

As potato plants start flowering, the town of Fort Fairfield is ready for the annual Maine Potato Blossom Festival starting Saturday, July 14.

The University of Maine at Fort Kent Acadian Archives displays “Evangeline” exhibit through December

The Acadian Archives/Archives acadiennes of the University of Maine at Fort Kent opened its new exhibit, “Evangeline,” with a wine and cheese reception on July 5.

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