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Madawaska honors the legacy of town rockstar with memorial concert

Randy Cyr was surprised to find himself standing outside the packed Knights of Columbus Hall on Friday night. The summer evening was warm and buzzing with rock music and the sound of hundreds of people chatting in the hall and in the parking lot outside. The air smelled like food and cigarette smoke.

Births at Cary Medical Center, May 2021

The following births were recently announced at Cary Medical Center.

Births at A.R. Gould Hospital, May 2021

The following births were recorded at A.R. Gould Hospital in May.

Fort Kent Senior Center donation

Catholic Financial Life recently made a $650 donation to the Fort Kent Senior Center Club. Each year, the nationwide life insurance company awards donations to entities that provide services to the community.

Grand Isle Canoe racers tear up St. John Valley River after postponement

Paddles in hand, boaters plunged into the St. John River for the seventh annual Greater Grand Isle Flatwater Canoe and Kayak race. The race was postponed earlier this year because of inclement weather.

Youth reading program slides into sixth year

United Way of Aroostook and Katahdin Trust Company are once again partnering for the Summer Slide Reading Program.

Pondfest celebration raises more than $6,000 toward veterans’ monument

The return of the Pondfest celebration proved successful both in terms of fundraising and bringing people together at the Wallagrass Community Center on July 3.

Local sites host opioid summit

The Roads to Recovery Center in Caribou and Aroostook Recovery Center of Hope in Houlton will be the host sites for Gov. Janet Mills’ third annual Opioid Response Summit on Thursday, July 15.

Physician earns family medicine recertification

Dr. Samuela Manages, a long-standing family practice physician with the St. John Valley Health Center team at Pines Health Services, has been recertified in family medicine from the American Board of Family Medicine.

Retired teacher, longtime guide starts canoe day camp for St. John Valley young people

A new day camp to introduce St. John Valley kids to northern Maine’s rivers and lakes will launch at the end of July.

PAWS pet of the week for July 7, 2021

How much more handsome can a cat actually get? Blue Eyes is this big boy's name and his eyes are a piercing sky blue.

From our Files – Week of July 5, 2021

50 Years Ago -- July 8, 1971 Nearly 60 at ’61 reunion -- Members of the Class of 1961 flocked back in large numbers for the 10th reunion held Friday at Pete’s Maple Grove Club in Sinclair. “Of the 91 members nearly 60 attended,” said Roger Thibodeau, class president.

Fiddlehead Focus Crossword Puzzle for July 7, 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.

Valley Girls comic – Week of July 5, 2021

Fun in the sun?

Eagle Lake hires summer recreation director, OKs plans for rec programs to return

Eagle Lake Board of Selectmen at a Friday, July 2, meeting hired a new summer recreation director and approved plans for the rec program to offer a variety of outdoor activities for children.

Things to do – Week of July 7, 2021

Wednesday, July 7 SAVVY CAREGIVER - Free Zoom class offered by Aroostook Agency on Aging, 6-8 p.m. Introduces family members to the caregiving role. Call 764-3396 or 1-800-439-1789 to pre-register and receive a link.

Births at Cary Medical Center, April 2021

The following births were recently announced at Cary Medical Center.

K of C lotto winner, June 21-27, 2021

The Fort Kent Knights of Columbus have announced the winner of their ongoing lotto fundraiser for the week of June 21-27, 2021.

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