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County contestants earn crowns in pageant that emphasizes service

Several young women from Aroostook County earned titles in the 11th annual Maine Academic Scholarship Pageant and Green Carpet fundraiser event on Aug. 18 in Biddeford.

Crosswinds residents enjoy fresh air and fun with Poker Run

Though the stakes weren’t high, the level of fun was when Crosswinds residents took part in a poker run at the residential care center on Thursday, Aug. 22.

Patrick Dempsey invites local family to attend Aug. 6 movie premiere in Boston

Movie star and Maine native Patrick Dempsey invited members of a Fort Kent family touched by cancer to attend the Aug. 6 Boston premiere of a new movie he co-produced, “The Art of Racing in the Rain.”

Acadian Festival attracts thousands to Madawaska

Thousands of people from near and far gathered in Madawaska to enjoy the multitude of festivities the 42nd annual Acadian Festival and Madawaska’s 150th Anniversary had to offer over the weekend of Aug. 15-18.

Lions Barbecue a ‘record year’ fundraiser for Boy Scouts

Once again. two local groups whose aim is to serve others succeeded in helping their entire community when the Fort Kent Lions Club served up their annual, and always sold-out, Chicken Barbecue to raise funds for Boy Scout Troop 189 at Riverside Park.

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.

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