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Fort Kent pulls together for historic 150th birthday celebration

The town of Fort Kent made history, yet again, while celebrating the history of its 150th yeas as a town as hundreds of volunteers and thousands of spectators turned out to events during a week-long celebration Aug, 4-10.

Acadian Festival 2019 will be a ‘homecoming for all families’

It only happens once a year, and it only happens in the Valley. The 42nd annual Acadian Festival is coming back to Madawaska the weekend of Aug. 15-18 to celebrate not one, but all, Acadian families coming home for the 150th anniversary in the town of Madawaska.

Chief issues challenge to golf for burn foundation

The Easton Fire Department and the Pine Tree Burn Foundation are joining forces for Maine children in a charity golf scramble, and Easton’s Fire Chief Greg White has issued a challenge to all Aroostook County first responders to see how generous County residents can be.

Muskie Derby/Ploye Festival returns this weekend as Fort Kent continues to celebrate 150 years

The Fort Kent International Muskie Derby and the Greater Fort Kent Area Chamber of Commerce Ploye Festival will return this weekend as the town of Fort Kent continues to celebrate its 150th anniversary.

Competitors gobble their way to victory at watermelon eating contest

It was the perfect day to down copious amounts of watermelon on a hot and humid Tuesday evening in Fort Kent, and dozens of contestants did just that when Paradis Shop ‘n Save sponsored a watermelon eating contest at Riverside Park in Fort Kent.

Outdoor calendar – August 10-18, 2019

Outdoor calendar – August 10-18, 2019

Summerfest at Fort Kent Outdoor Center

FORT KENT, Maine -- To help celebrate the town of Fort Kent’s 150th birthday, the Fort Kent Outdoor Center will host its annual BBQ and Band fundraiser on Wednesday, Aug. 7, at the 10th Mountain Lodge and Stadium at 33 Paradis Circle.

Madawaska community celebrates town’s 150th birthday

Despite an early morning rain, bicentennial park was filled with music and laughter as nearly 300 community members set out to enjoy a day to celebrate the 150th birthday of the town of Madawaska put on by the Acadian Festival Committee on July 21.

Austin’s Ride this weekend promotes suicide awareness

The fourth annual Austin's Ride for Suicide Awareness will take off at 11 a.m. on Sunday, July 28, from Presque Isle and make its way to Van Buren.

Frenchville to celebrate 150th Anniversary Festival

Frenchville will celebrate 150 years as a town this weekend with events including live music, a parade and fireworks. The motto for the celebration is the Frenchville town motto: “A small town with a big heart,” or “Un petit village avec un grand coeur.”

Historical group seeks schoolhouse items for Brann School display

The Gov. Brann School invites the community to be part of history.

Valley transportation has drive

Eight members of an elite squad of bus drivers from Madawaska and one from Fort Kent allowed the Valley Unified fleet of buses to take first, second and third places at a bus competition held June 25 in Presque Isle.

City of Presque Isle to host official kickoff celebration for Maine Bicentennial

On Tuesday, July 30, Presque Isle will become the first city in Maine to commemorate the state’s 200th anniversary with special events that will include a visit from Gov. Janet Mills.

Outdoor Calendar – July 18-22, 2019

Thursday, July 18 FORT FAIRFIELD: Maine Potato Blossom Festival Cary/Pines Inflatable Adventure Park. 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Fort Fairfield Middle/High School Athletic Complex.

Country concert will benefit Toys for Tots

The Meo Bosse Detachment 1414 Marine Corps League will bring country singer Billy Dean to Caribou for a fundraising concert to benefit the Northern Aroostook Toys for Tots Program.

Recycling event in Fort Kent collects 32 pallets of electronic trash

An electronic waste recycling event collected 32 pallets of electronic trash on Saturday, June 29, at the St. Louis Church in Fort Kent.

Christian Life Center plans celebration day

All are welcome to visit the Christian Life Center for its “Day of Celebration” from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3.

County, N.B. teams hit links for cancer patients

Caring Area Neighbors for Cancer Education and Recovery (C-A-N-C-E-R) held its 20th annual golf tournament on Saturday, June 22, at the Presque Isle Country Club.

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