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Irving says zoning change to 51,000 acres will not affect leaseholders negatively

One week after the Land Use Planning Commission approved J.D. Irving’s plan to rezone 51,000 acres from general management to residential and commercial, Irving says leaseholders do not have to worry about their land being sold out from under them.

Mills orders flags lowered following Farmington explosion

Governor Janet Mills directed that the United States and State of Maine flags be flown at half-staff statewide immediately through sunset Wednesday, September 18, 2019, in honor of the Farmington firefighter who lost his life and those who were injured following the explosion at the Life Enrichment Advancing People or “LEAP” facility in Farmington, Maine.

K of C lotto winner, Sept. 2-8, 2019

The Fort Kent Knights of Columbus has announced the winner of its ongoing lotto fundraiser for the week of Sept. 2-8, 2019.

Community joins together to celebrate hope for substance abuse recovery

Despite chilly weather that included intermittent rain on Saturday afternoon, approximately 80 members of the public joined under the Lions’ Pavilion at Riverside Park in Fort Kent at Recovery Celebration 2019, an event meant to provide hope for those suffering from substance abuse.

AMHC helps to highlight Suicide Prevention Month

September is designated as Suicide Prevention Month and Aroostook Mental Health Center has been partnering with other community organizations to highlight awareness, prevention and local resources that are available to everyone.

PAWS pet of the week – Sarah and Sophia

PAWS Animal Welfare Shelter presents Sarah and Sophia as Pets of the Week. Sarah and Sophia are sweet, playful sisters.

Police arrest third shooting suspect after a six-day manhunt

A six-day manhunt for Jason Alexander, the third suspect in the Northern Road shooting last week, has ended with three arrests, authorities confirmed on Sunday night.

Surgeon returns to NMMC

Peter J. Sirois, president and CEO at Northern Maine Medical Center, has announced the return of Dr. David Coffman to the hospital's surgical team.

Valley Rivers Middle School students walk for suicide prevention

It was a dreary, overcast morning on Sept. 7, but two students from Valley Rivers Middle School and Community High School, who are part of the Valley Rivers Middle School Student Council Team and the Civil Rights team, along with their advisers, Kara Beal and Maureen Charette, came with a bright attitude and smiles to support the Out of Darkness Walk which supports the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

Pelletier Motors acquires dealership in Lincoln

Pelletier Motors owner Steve Pelletier of Fort Kent and Glenn Ouellette, general manager at the Pelletier Motors dealerships in Fort Kent, have purchased an auto dealership in the town of Lincoln.

St. Francis man barely escapes home fire in a building that also houses the post office

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Silent auction to aid PAWS

PAWS Animal Welfare Society of Fort Kent will hold a silent auction from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 27, at the Voyageur Lounge at the Inn of Acadia.

Fort Kent area voters weigh in on potential sites for proposed regional school

The Valley Unified Educational Service Center’s Site Selection Committee has narrowed down its options to two sites for a proposed regional middle/high school in the St. John Valley.

New cellular phone law goes into effect Sept. 19

The urge to pick up one’s phone while driving could come now with a hefty fine.

Van Buren Fire Department calendar fundraiser

The Van Buren Fire Department is selling calendars to raise money for equipment and new uniforms.

Century-old editorial commends local news

Editor’s note: We found this editorial piece in an October 1919 newspaper while researching for our From Our Files features. One hundred years later, we feel it still reflects our mission to serve our communities.

From Our Files – Week of September 18, 2019

Superintendent of Schools Charles Tanous announced this week that due to the bad weather conditions recently the SAD 24 schools will not close for potato harvest on September 19 as previously scheduled, but will remain open until September 26.

Katahdin Bankshares declares dividend

Katahdin Bankshares Corp. (OTCQX: KTHN), parent company of Katahdin Trust Company, announced that it has declared a cash dividend of $0.1125 per share for the third quarter of 2019.

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