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From our Files – Week of February 17, 2020

50 Years Ago -- Feb. 19, 1970 Folk Festival Attracts Young People -- A folk festival took place at the Van Buren Youth Center last Saturday and young people crowded in to hear local talent perform.

Chasse resigns as chairman of Madawaska Board of Selectmen

The Madawaska Board of Selectmen accepted the resignation of long-time board member and current chairman Don Chasse.

Teens charged following Allagash camp burglaries

Police charged two teens in connection with several break-ins at camps located in Allagash.

Crosswinds names Daigles the 2020 king and queen

Crosswinds Residential Care named Norman Daigle and his wife, Alvine Daigle its 2020 king and queen during a Valentine’s Day celebration on Friday.

Which garbage or recycling bin this week? Take a look at the calendar

In order to optimize the garbage and recyclable materials collection in Edmundston, the City is asking the population to consult the calendar mailed earlier this year.

Frenchville’s Dr. Levesque Elementary School places third statewide in WinterKids

The Dr. Levesque Elementary School won the third place prize of $1,500 for participating in an event that encouraged healthy, fun winter habits through games and projects during January.

UMFK professor’s work included at several European music festivals

University of Maine at Fort Kent professor of music and education, Dr. Scott Brickman, has had a variety of professional activities materialize this year.

K of C lotto winner, Feb. 3-9, 2020

The Fort Kent Knights of Columbus has announced the winner of its ongoing lotto fundraiser for the week of Feb. 3-9, 2020.

Fort Kent lists honor roll for first semester

Officials at Community High School and Valley Rivers Middle School have announced the honor roll for the first semester of the 2019-20 school year.

UMPI locates roughly 30 possible graves of New Sweden settlers

The University of Maine at Presque Isle recently discovered the graves of roughly 30 early settlers by using ground penetrating radar to survey the land behind New Sweden Historical Society Museum.

Fort Kent junior class rocks its way to victory at annual Battle of the Bands

Students, parents and educators rocked out with one another at Fort Kent Community High School on Thursday during the school’s annual Winter Carnival Battle of the Bands competition.

Hartt wins medal at state wrestling championships, qualifies for all states

Fort Kent Community High School varsity wrestler Jaren Hartt earned a fourth place medal at the Maine Class B State Wrestling Championships.

Senator plans town hall in Fort Kent

Sen. Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, will host a town hall forum from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 28 at the University of Maine Fort Kent’s Nowland Hall, as part of the weekend activity surrounding the Can-Am Crown International sled dog race.

Representative sets local hours

Rep. Jared Golden’s staff will hold mobile office hours in Van Buren and St. Agatha on Thursday, Feb. 27.

Local credit union expands to Bangor

Acadia Federal Credit Union has officially opened its new branch on Broadway in Bangor.

Fish River Rural Health broadens scope to include schools

Fish River Rural Health has announced it will offer school-based health services in St. John Valley schools.

Births at AR Gould Hospital, December 2019

The following births were recorded at AR Gould Hospital during December 2019.

Snowmobile Trail Report, Feb. 13, 2020

This weekend coming is the beginning of high school vacation week and that means it will be very busy so please ride right.

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