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Light parade, visit from Santa on tap for Grand Isle Sunday

The Town of Grand Isle will celebrate the holiday season with the 7th Annual Grand Isle Light Parade on Dec. 16, with a special celebration to follow the parade at the Grand Isle Community Center.

Committee names delegation for 2019 Acadian Games

The organizing committee of the 40th Jeux de l'Acadie Final (COFJA)

Christmas Tree Festival brightens spirits of many, one mother in particular

Snow fell over this first weekend in December, as about 600 area residents turned out for the Daughters of Isabella’s first annual Christmas Tree Festival at the Knights of Columbus hall in Madawaska.

Huge cast of students to perform ‘Wizard of Oz’ in Fort Kent

One road in northern Maine that won’t be snow covered and slippery next week is the yellow brick road to the “The Wizard of Oz,” which students from elementary school on up will perform live at the University of Maine at Fort Kent Fox Auditorium.

Group organizing first St. John Valley Light Parade for Dec. 23

Members of a new group in the area are working to get volunteers to participate in the first St. John Valley Light Parade on the evening of Dec. 23 in Madawaska to “spread some Christmas cheer.”

County photographer to sign new book in Fort Kent

Bouchard Family Farms in Fort Kent will host a book-signing event on Saturday, Dec. 8, from 12 noon to 2 p.m. featuring Paul Cyr and his new photography book, “Northern Maine with Paul Cyr.”

Annual craft fair draws nearly 2,000 to Fort Kent

Close to 100 vendors set up shop inside the University of Maine at Fort Kent Sports Center to sell their goods to nearly 2,000 visitors over the weekend during the 38th annual Arts and Crafts Fair.

Christmas tree celebrations light up the Valley

More than 200 people gathered Friday and Saturday night at tree lighting ceremonies in Madawaska and Fort Kent to kick off the holiday season.

‘Give something that means something’ with Red Cross

In a year when disasters upended the lives of thousands of people, the American Red Cross is asking everyone to “give something that means something” for families in need through its 2018 holiday giving campaign.

Madawaska area officers to help some children buy Christmas presents

Area police and federal agents are putting on their elf hats and teaming up with the Madawaska Police Association for the 3rd annual “Shop with a Cop” event to take place mid-December.

Northern Maine Community College’s annual Well Elder Tea

Northern Maine Community College recently held its annual Well Elder Tea.

Classical pianist to perform hometown concert at UMPI

Classical pianist Duncan J. Cumming returns home for a concert at the University of Maine at Presque Isle on Tuesday, Nov. 27, at 7 p.m. in the Campus Center.

Decision regarding Northern Maine Fair dates to come later this month

Officials from the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry have confirmed that a formal decision regarding the Northern Maine Fair Association’s latest request for different fair dates will be announced before the end of November.

Wrestlers help Van Buren fire department raise funds for safety equipment

Wrestlers grunted and groaned as they put on a show Saturday night to help the Van Buren Fire Department raise funds for special emergency response and rescue equipment.

‘Advent by Candlelight’ draws 220 in Fort Kent

More than 220 women of all ages gathered on Wednesday, Nov. 7, for a night of fellowship, food and faith in Fort Kent.

FKOC will welcome winter with interactive murder mystery

The annual Welcome Winter Celebration at the Fort Kent Outdoor Center will include a unique interactive party game this year for those interested in solving a mystery while enjoying food, drinks and fun.

Teen leadership events scheduled in The County

The Aroostook Teen Leadership Camp’s “ATLC: Operation Leadership” program will hold three gatherings of local teens and pre-teens this month, incorporating drug prevention and teen leadership development.

Local wrestling group to wrangle money for fire department

Aroostook Wrestling Excellence is going to bring Franco Varga and hall of fame professional wrestler Redemption to the Van Buren Community Center Nov. 10 to raise money for the Van Buren Fire Department.

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