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From our Files – Week of April 6, 2020

50 Years Ago -- April 9, 1970 Madawaska tax increase for 1970 -- The total tax increase for the town will be about two mills, according to town treasurer Mrs. Martha Dufour. “This will bring the total to about 78 mills per $1,000 valuation,” she further explained.

Potato Board’s Young Farmer nod goes to Caribou brothers

The Maine Potato Board directors have announced that a trio of Caribou brothers have been selected as the 2020 Young Farmer of the Year.

Cellular company offers phone cleaning tips

Recent studies have found that coronaviruses can possibly last on surfaces, such as metal, glass or plastic, for up to nine days.

Community coronavirus updates

Visit our websites, thecounty.me, fiddleheadfocus.com and bangordailynews.com, for continually updated information about coronavirus in The County and in Maine.

Madawaska selectmen approve $11,500 stimulus project for businesses

The Madawaska Board of Selectmen approved a $11,500 stimulus concept that would allow payouts to qualifying businesses in the Madawaska and St. David area.

Restaurant gives out more than 340 pizzas funded by donations

Big Rick’s Burgers and Wings has delivered more than 340 free pizzas to Madawaska-area residents thanks to donations from people across the state.

Credit union supports essential workers with acts of kindness

NorState Federal Credit Union’s management team during a regular morning briefing session decided that doing good for others during this time of crisis needed to extend past the usual day-to-day business of serving members.

Local businesses stand to benefit from multiple grant applications

A variety of area businesses could potentially benefit from multiple Community Development Block Grants, if the grants are approved.

PAWS pet of the week – Perley

PAWS of Fort Kent presents Perley. This stunning white-and-grey long-haired cat is a bit shy, but is also gentle and loving.

Communities separated by international border spread positivity through light

The greater Fort Kent area in Maine and the region of Haut-Madawaska in New Brunswick have united to share a message of hope and positivity as COVID-19 sweeps across continents.

ACAP offers virtual workforce workshops

The Aroostook County Action Program’s workforce staff will offer a series of virtual workshops starting Thursday, April 9.

K of C lotto winner, March 23-29, 2020

The Fort Kent Knights of Columbus has announced the winner of its ongoing lotto fundraiser for the week of March 23-29, 2020.

UMFK seeks Hall of Fame nominations

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

County strong: How Aroostook residents are navigating the pandemic

How are County people coping in this altered reality? What inspires them to keep going? And what do they see on the other side of this crisis? Several residents shared some of their observations via Facebook.

Safety First: Carbon monoxide alarms

The Madawaska Fire Department receives and responds to multiple calls a year concerning CO alarms. Many times it is due to the detectors being expired.

Social distancing forces Aroostook teachers to be creative during uncertain times

With schools in Aroostook County closed in an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19, teachers have adapted quickly to online learning tools as a means of communicating with and engaging students.

Frenchville voters approve $1.13 million budget

The townspeople of Frenchville approved a $1.13 million budget at the annual town meeting held March 17.

Old potato house demolished in Fort Kent

An old potato warehouse located on the corner of Charette Hill Road and Market Street in Fort Kent was taken down on Tuesday.

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