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Bake sale fundraiser

Behavioral Science students at the University of Maine at Fort Kent man the bake sale table

Valley Rivers students walk to end suicide

It was a chilly, early October morning but six Valley Rivers Middle School students who are part of the Valley Rivers Middle School Student Council Team and their adviser, Kara Beal, came with a bright attitude and smiles to participate in the Out of Darkness Walk, which supports the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

Newly edited local film “Quintuplets” returns to Fort Kent theater

A newly edited version of a locally produced horror film will play at Century Theater in Fort Kent the weekend before Halloween.

Fire officials lead Edmundston citizens in evacuation training

The Edmundston Fire Department is once again holding its prevention program, “My street is evacuating!”

Haunted Forest delivers scares as it raises funds for fire department

The Eagle Lake Fire Department has more money to pay for much needed equipment and training after the Eagle Lake Haunted Forest fundraiser brought in $4,100 for the department on Saturday.

AARP Maine hosts local health forum

AARP Maine will host a community conversation on health care Wednesday, Oct. 10, in Presque Isle.

Madawaska School Department garage sale to benefit students

The Madawaska School Department is having a garage sale 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 3, with proceeds going toward playground safety updates.

Santa stopping early in Valley to help raise funds for the American Cancer Society

Christmas will come early this year when Santa makes a pre-season stop in Madawaska on Saturday, Oct. 6, to take photos with those who make donations to the American Cancer Society program Relay for Life.

Crosswinds residents enjoy autumn ATV rides and picnic

Fifteen residents of Crosswinds Residential Care in Fort Kent enjoyed an autumn outing including ATV rides and an outdoor picnic on Tuesday, Sept. 25.

Annual class trip to Deboullie is special for all involved

If you’re a seventh grader at Valley Rivers Middle School in Fort Kent, frosty mornings and the color tipped foliage of autumn days take on special meaning.

Footrace, poker run to raise funds for humanitarian relief

An autumn afternoon spent enjoying the walking trails of Fort Kent also will serve to provide humanitarian relief on Saturday, Oct. 20, when the Fort Kent Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee sponsors the Fort Kent Fish River Greenway 5 Mile Footrace and Poker Run.

Chili cook-off benefits Bengals basketball

The University of Maine at Fort Kent invites area cooks to ready their spoons and kettles for a “hot” contest and a chance to become the “Chili Champ of the St. John Valley.”

Fort Kent to host Walk to End Alzheimer’s

The Alzheimer’s Association invites Aroostook County residents to join the fight to end Alzheimer’s by participating in the Northern Maine Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday, Sept. 29, at Riverside Park in Fort Kent.

Winning floats bring home the gold at Scarecrow Festival parade

Community members didn’t let brisk winds deter them Saturday from enjoying the annual Greater Fort Kent Area Chamber of Commerce Scarecrow Festival held in conjunction with the University of Maine at Fort Kent homecoming.

Maine Acadian Heritage Council hosts special guest at annual dinner

More than 25 members of various organizations came together Monday night to share their love of Acadian history and a traditional meal of chicken stew, ployes, creton, and molasses cake during the Maine Acadian Heritage Council’s 21st annual dinner meeting.

Retired Educators to meet in Caribou

The Aroostook Retired Educators Association will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 25, at the Caribou Inn and Convention Center.

Edmundston to host next Senior Games

The City of Edmundston will host the 7th annual Jeux de l'Acadie 50+ (Summer Games For Seniors) in August 2020.

Family day helps feed Edmundston schoolchildren

"A Northwest Magical Christmas Inc." announces a new family day, which will take place Saturday, Sept. 22.

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