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Receives doctorate

Allyx L. Beaulier, daughter of Sue Rogers of Windham and Jim Beaulier of Nashville Plantation, and granddaughter of Bo and Anita Theriault of Exeter, formerly of Portage Lake, received her doctorate degree from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences School of Optometry in June.

Aroostook County Action Program seeks community assistance with 2021 Community Needs Assessment

Aroostook County Action Program has begun the process of collecting data for a 2021 Community Needs Assessment.

Fort Kent Criminal Docket, March 2021

The following cases were heard under the Aroostook Criminal Docket at the Fort Kent Courthouse in March.

Aroostook County Commissioners postpone second amendment sanctuary vote

The Aroostook County Commissioners voted to withdraw a resolution to make The County a Second Amendment sanctuary after John DeVeau, the former Maine House Representative and originator of the resolution, requested it be replaced with a new resolution.

Fort Kent athlete, UMFK coach reunite on semi-pro basketball team

A semi-professional basketball team with strong playoff prospects has both a player and coach with Fort Kent ties.

K of C lotto winner, July 5-11, 2021

The Fort Kent Knights of Columbus have announced the winner of their ongoing lotto fundraiser for the week of July 5-11, 2021.

University of Maine at Farmington announces dean’s list for spring 2021 semester

The University of Maine at Farmington announced its dean’s list for the spring 2021 semester.

Expansion project invites a walk down memory lane for retired nursing staff

As staff at Northern Maine Medical Center begin to occupy finished floors in the hospital’s four-story expansion project, construction activity has entered a new phase beginning with the demolition of the old operating rooms for renovations of that existing space.

Things to do – Week of July 21, 2021

Wednesday, July 21 SAVVY CAREGIVER - Free Zoom class offered by Aroostook Agency on Aging, 6-8 p.m. Introduces family members to the caregiving role. Call 764-3396 or 1-800-439-1789 to pre-register and receive a link.

Fort Kent welcomes new full-time police officer

The Fort Kent Police Department has welcomed Eric Morin of Madawaska as a new full-time police officer.

Small St. John Valley towns fed up with local crime decide to take action

It was a hot July afternoon in northern Maine, yet more than 60 residents of two small St. John Valley towns piled into a stuffy gymnasium to talk about the recent spate of criminal activity in the area.

Fort Kent woman still in Bangor hospital nearly two months after fatal car crash

A St. John Valley woman who survived a May 27 head-on collision that claimed the life of the other driver remains hospitalized nearly two months after the crash.

Madawaska selectmen address ambulance staffing, alter building permit fees

In a dense, two-hour meeting, the Madawaska Board of Selectmen covered a huge range of town business from discussing the ambulance department and code enforcement standards, to responding to concerns of speeding on back roads and appointing new members to town committees.

Ploye Festival will rejoin Muskie Derby tournament in Fort Kent

Two time-honored northern Maine traditions, catching giant fish and cooking up giant ployes, will be reunited when the Greater Fort Kent Area Chamber of Commerce Ploye Festival returns in conjunction with the Fort Kent International Muskie Derby in August.

Aroostook forming committee to evaluate broadband expansion

A committee to consider the future of broadband in Aroostook County is looking for more participants from across the region as it begins an evaluation of how to expand high-speed internet access.

Potato farmer turned nursing home pioneer’s legacy will live on in Aroostook County

Aroostook County folks are known for their work ethic, a character trait for which Albert “Al” Cyr will long be remembered.

VA breaks ground on new Presque Isle clinic

A new, larger facility in Presque Isle will soon replace Caribou’s Veterans Administration health clinic at Cary Medical Center.

As state home sales rise, so does interest in ACAP’s homebuyer education class

An increase in the number of year-over-year participants in Aroostook County Action Program’s HoMEworks Homebuyer Education Class may be one sign that a recent surge in the number of local homes purchased in Aroostook County is not coming to an end anytime soon.

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