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Aroostook League honors senior scholar athletes

The Aroostook League held its annual Senior Scholar Athlete Banquet in the Caribou High School cafeteria on Thursday, March 16. Those attending were welcomed by Evan Graves, Caribou High School athletic administrator, followed by a catered meal.

Lending a hand

If you’ve done genealogy for years, you probably would enjoy helping other genealogists, but maybe you don’t know where to start. It’s easy when someone approaches you asking questions about your family, but are there other opportunities? Here’s a listing of a few. There are surely others so if you want to volunteer don’t be shy. Most groups are desperate for volunteers.

K of C lotto winner, March 6-12, 2023

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

From our Files – Week of March 22, 2023

50 Years Ago -- March 22, 1973 About news reporting -- Beurmond Banville, newspaper reporter and St. John Valley bureau chief for the Bangor Daily News, spoke to Mrs. Theresa Dumond’s fifth-grade reading class on news reporting at Fort Kent Elementary School, in March of 1973.

PAWS Pet of the Week – Cherish

Cherish is about 2 years old and has already been a mommy. She should have a chance at being a young cat as she has never had the opportunity.

Both sides, please

To the editor: Staff writer Jessica Potila in The March 15 issue puts forth what I see as a one-sided story of a 74-year-old man who (given no other motive provided) opted to shoot his across-the-street neighbor's dog.

Connor receives Principal’s Award

Connor Pelletier of St. Francis, a senior at Fort Kent Community High School, has been selected to receive the 2023 Principal's Award Principal John Kaleta announced earlier this month.

St. John Valley Chamber honors John Ezzy for community service

Local businessman and community leader John Ezzy received the 2022 Outstanding Community Service Award at the St. John Valley Chamber of Commerce and Tourism annual dinner and awards ceremony on Friday.

County Commissioners endorse new legislation for I-95 expansion

The Aroostook County Commissioners have expressed public support for a proposed expansion of Interstate 95 to Fort Kent.

Author Cathie Pelletier to meet with local book club

The University of Maine at Fort Kent book club will host a reading and book signing for award-winning author Cathie Pelletier’s newly published book this week.

United Way of Aroostook funding applications available

Tony Lahey, president of the United Way of Aroostook Board of Directors, and Executive Director Sarah Duncan, have announced the application for United Way of Aroostook funding for 2023-24 is now available.

Lerman receives Principal’s Award

Wisdom Middle High School Principal Cheryl Hallowell has announced that senior Abigail Lerman of St. Agatha has been selected to receive the 2023 MPA Principal's Award.

Versant Power gives $5,000 to support Agency on Aging’s March for Meals

Versant Power recently awarded Aroostook Agency on Aging a $5,000 charitable donation to help meet the sharply increasing demand for home-delivered meal services to older persons in northern Maine.

UMFK students fall 2022 dean’s list

The University of Maine at Fort Kent is proud to announce the dean’s list for the fall 2022 semester. This list includes full- and part-time students.

K of C lotto winner, Feb. 27-March 5, 2023

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

PAWS Pet of the Week – Bella

Beautiful Bella says it’s her time to shine. She is not only adorable but has personality as well. This lovable little ginger was found as a stray and has been charming volunteers and getting along well with all the other cats at PAWS.

Extension sets workshops

University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a series of agriculture classes on Thursday evenings starting March 16. The spring workshops are free and will be held from 6-7 p.m. at the University of Maine at Fort Kent Armory in Room 119 on March 16, 23, 30, and April 6.

Remembering Pepere

To the editor: He died at the age of 68. Cause of death? Doctor said "overwork.” His name was Joseph Jean. He was my grandfather.

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