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Derby winner knew he was reeling in a winner

When Jason Cyr of Madawaska reeled in the winning fish of the Fort Kent International Muskie Derby on Friday morning, he knew he had a big one.

Variety of activities, events keep visitors busy during Acadian Festival

The 41st Annual Acadian Festival featured a variety of activities to suit families and individuals this past weekend.

Boys eat the most ployes, win all three age groups in festival contest

Youngsters gobbled up to seven and a half ployes in one minute to take home grocery store gift cards and the honor of becoming champions of the Fort Kent International Muskie Derby and Ploye Festival annual ploye eating contest on Friday evening.

Allagash Family Fun Day

Lawnmower races and barbecued chicken were highlights of the first annual Allagash Family Fun Day on Saturday, Aug. 4.

Senior picnic attracts some 200 during Acadian Festival

Around 200 people attended a “senior picnic” during the Acadian Festival on Friday during which residents of various residential care facilities, along with friends and relatives, were served a meal of hot dogs and the usual fixings, while enjoying live music.

Watermelon eating contest helps kick off Acadian Festival

People young and old kicked off the Acadian Festival Friday morning with a watermelon eating contest sponsored by Paradis Shop ‘n Save.

Muskie are biting for fishing derby in the Valley

Sunny skies and giant fish greeted participants during opening day of the Fort Kent International Muskie Derby on Friday.

Judges assess entries in search for best poutine in St. John Valley

Directors with the St. John Valley Chamber of Commerce, along with a few members of the general public, participated in the quest to find the best poutine in the Valley on Friday.

Muskie Derby and Ploye Festival return to Fort Kent Aug. 10-12

Ambitious anglers, ploye enthusiasts, and anyone who enjoys outdoor fun will find entertainment if they look for it during the Fort Kent International Muskie Derby and Ploye Festival which returns to the area Friday through Sunday, Aug. 10-12.

Knights of Columbus lotto winner — July 31-Aug. 5, 2018.

The Fort Kent Knights of Columbus have announced the winner of their ongoing lotto fundraiser for the week of July 31-Aug. 5, 2018.

Old and new events to draw crowds for Acadian Festival

Acadians near and far will flock to Madawaska Aug. 10-12 for the 41st Annual Acadian Festival in Madawaska.

The 6th Annual Pink Aroostook Scramble

The 6th Annual Pink Aroostook Scramble which was held on Sunday, July 29 at the Caribou Country Club

Tickets available for Masons Lobster Feed

Using a custom pot designed to boil 90 lobsters at a time, members of Fort Kent Masonic Lodge 209 will host their Second Annual Lobster Feed at Riverside Park on Aug. 11.

Knights of Columbus lotto winner – August 1, 2018

The Fort Kent Knights of Columbus have announced the winner of their ongoing lotto fundraiser for the week of July 23-29, 2018.

Van Buren Summer Fest squeezing two days of fun into one this year

The Van Buren Summer Fest will be packing two days worth of games, music and other activities into one this year.

Make-A-Wish Maine plans Presque Isle Walk for Wishes

Make-A-Wish will host its annual Walk For Wishes on Saturday, Aug. 11, at 5:30 p.m. at the University of Maine at Presque Isle.

Poutine Palooza returns to Madawaska as added draw for Acadian Festival

The St. John Valley Chamber of Commerce will host in August the 3rd annual Poutine Palooza, which centers on one of the most notable, and delicious, icons of Acadian culture.

Lawless to visit County with ‘Voices of Maine Poetry’

A Maine writer will visit Aroostook County next month to give voice to some of the state’s little-known wordsmiths.

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