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Breast cancer survivors grateful for second chances

Don’t wait to seek breast cancer screening and treatment -- that is a message two local women urge people to hear.

Jefferson Cary Foundation donates to Caribou hospital

The Jefferson Cary Foundation, (JCF), a non-profit organization raising funds to improve health care services in Aroostook County, recently presented Cary Medical Center with a $40,292 donation to be used toward the purchase of a new state-of-the-art Tomosynthesis, or 3D imaging mammography unit, in the hospital’s Women’s Imaging Center.

Santa for Seniors will bring Christmas gifts to nursing home residents

A local drive aims to provide Christmas gifts to brighten the holiday season for seniors living in northern Maine nursing homes.

From our Files – Week of October 6, 2021

50 Years Ago -- October 7, 1971 St. Agatha couple catches 400 trout -- Mr. and Mrs. Philip Bosse ended the fishing season last week in 1971, with a catch of over 400 trout caught from May to September.

Valley Girls comic – Week of October 6, 2021

Fiddlehead Focus Crossword Puzzle for Oct. 6, 2021

You can complete this crossword puzzle online. Just click on the box you want to fill in and begin typing the word you think is the answer to the clue.

Women’s conference to emphasize healing

The Healing Waters Women’s Conference 2021, It’s Time To Heal, will take place in Van Buren on Friday, Oct. 8, and Saturday, Oct. 9.

K of C lotto winner, Sept. 20-26, 2021

The Fort Kent Knights of Columbus have announced the winners of their ongoing lotto fundraiser for the previous week.

PAWS Pet of the Week – Ice

PAWS presents this single, white female looking for love. Ice is about 5 years old and was recently surrendered.

VFW auxiliary

The American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 145 of Frenchville, presented Cheryl Hallowell, principal of the Dr. Levesque School, a check for $1,071 to aid in the school’s recovery from this summer’s fire.

Things to do – Week of October 6, 2021

Wednesday, Oct. 6 CARY DRIVE-THRU FLU SHOT CLINIC - Van Buren, 4-6:30 p.m., Van Buren District School. Open to public. Children under 9 encouraged to receive vaccine from school or provider. FMI: 498-1112.

Fort Kent to be site of latest Drug Take Back Day event

The Fort Kent Municipal Building will host the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 9.

K of C lotto winner, Sept. 13-19, 2021

The Fort Kent Knights of Columbus have announced the winners of their ongoing lotto fundraiser for the previous week.

From our Files – Week of September 29, 2021

50 Years Ago -- Sept. 30, 1971 Local 82-year-old stays young, active -- Albert J. Roy of Fort Kent celebrated his 82nd birthday this week in 1971 by bringing in firewood for the kitchen and furnace.

Valley Girls comic – Week of September 29, 2021

Children’s mental health unit celebrates 20 years

A little over 20 years ago, hundreds of people, including dignitaries from all over the state, visited Northern Maine Medical Center to celebrate the grand opening of a new children’s psychiatric unit that would provide children structure and hope in their darkest moments.

Fiddlehead Focus Crossword Puzzle for Sept. 29, 2021

You can complete this crossword puzzle online. Just click on the box you want to fill in and begin typing the word you think is the answer to the clue.

Glow Run to benefit seniors, scholarships

The third annual Family Fun Glow Run/Walk will take place Saturday, Oct. 9, at the Pines St. John Valley Health Center 4 Main St. in Van Buren.

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