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Your change helps change lives at NorState FCU

At first glance, spare change doesn’t seem like it would add up to much. That’s certainly not the case when the fees collected from NorState Federal Credit Union’s coin sorters are added up throughout the year and then donated to worthy charities.

Rossignol promoted to Katahdin Trust assistant vice president, system administrator

Katahdin Trust, a community bank serving northern Maine and the greater Bangor and Portland regions, is pleased to announce the promotion of Scott Rossignol to assistant vice president, system administrator. In this role, Rossignol will be responsible for ensuring that the Bank’s integrated systems operate efficiently as well as continue to provide technical assistance and training for system users.

UMFK Acadian Archives/Archives acadiennes to host Five-Week Lecture Series ‘Acadian History and Culture’

Dr. Patrick Lacroix, director of the Acadian Archives/Archives acadiennes at the University of Maine at Fort Kent, will host a five-week lecture series, titled “Acadian History and Culture” starting on Feb. 23 through March 30 (except for March 16). All lectures during the series will be via Zoom on Thursdays at 6 p.m.

From our Files – Week of February 1, 2023

50 Years Ago -- February 1, 1973 Valley girls are Betty Crocker homemakers -- Three girls from the St. John Valley have been designated Betty Crocker Homemakers of the Year by General Mills, sponsor of the annual Betty Crocker Search for American Homemakers of Tomorrow.

PAWS Pet of the Week – Spooky

This handsome tuxedo boy is Spooky. About 6 months ago he did not trust humans. PAWS has worked hard to gain his trust and he has come a long way. Being in a calm, quiet home, preferably with other cats would suit him best.

Valley Girls comic – Week of February 1, 2023

Skiing or falling: which is best?

K of C lotto winner, Jan. 16-22, 2023

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

Prepare now for arctic weekend

Once-in-a-decade wind chills are forecast for The County this weekend as local and state officials encourage Maine residents to prepare ahead of time.

United Way of Aroostook to administer over $28,000 in emergency food and shelter grant funding

United Way of Aroostook has been selected to administer a $28,974 grant from the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program that will provide additional resources to local organizations that meet these two basic needs.

Aroostook Day at the Legislature set for Feb. 15

After a brief pandemic absence, Aroostook Partnership is once again hosting Aroostook Day at the Legislature Wednesday Feb. 15 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Senator Inn in Augusta.

Gendreau sinks 1,000th basketball point

Wisdom High School boys basketball player Dominick Gendreau sank his 1,000th career basketball point.

Wisdom basketball standout Olivia Ouellette joins 1,000-point club

Wisdom High School senior Olivia Ouellette scored her 1,000th career basketball point during a game against East Grand on Saturday.

Katahdin Bankshares reports fourth quarter 2022 results

Katahdin Bankshares Corp. (OTCQX: KTHN), the parent company of Katahdin Trust Company, a full-service community bank founded in 1918 serving northern Maine and the greater Bangor and Portland regions, announced its 2022 fourth quarter earnings of $3.2 million, or $0.98 per common share.

President Jackson, ACAP President highlight emergency energy relief

On Jan. 24, Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, joined Jason Parent from Aroostook County Action Program and representatives from Maine Community Action Programs, MaineHousing, and Maine Energy Marketers Association, for a press conference at the State House celebrating bipartisan efforts to keep working families and older Mainers warm this winter.

UMFK Alumni Association Board is accepting nominations for ‘Outstanding Alumni’ award

Each year the University of Maine at Fort Kent Alumni Association recognizes a UMFK alumnus or alumna for their outstanding character, professional achievement, distinguished leadership, service to UMFK, and service to the community.

UMFK seeks nominations for Athletic Hall of Fame

The University of Maine at Fort Kent Athletic Hall of Fame Committee is seeking nominations of individual student-athletes, teams, coaches, and administrators for induction into the University’s Athletic Hall of Fame.

From our Files – Week of January 25, 2023

50 Years Ago -- Jan. 25, 1973 The trouble is not in your set -- Another snag has been hit in the town of Madawaska’s continuing efforts to provide channels 2 and 7 for local television viewers. Apparently, there is a possibility that the Van Buren tower that would relay the signals to Madawaska’s tower is about 75 feet too short.

PAWS Pet of the Week – Rhaja

You can’t buy love but you can certainly rescue it. That is exactly what Rhaja is longing for. He was out on his own for a while and was timid and untrusting when he first came to PAWS. But he is adapting well.

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