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Superintendent to SAD 27 board: ‘we’re one step closer to a normal school year’

Superintendent Ben Sirois at a Monday, June 21, meeting of the SAD 27 Board of Directors said that face masks and social distancing will no longer be required within district schools effective Thursday, July 1.

Fort Kent student recognized

Vermont Tech recently announced awards and honor society inductions.

Healthy Living for ME announces Building Better Caregivers workshop

Healthy Living for ME is offering a free, 6-week, interactive workshop entitled Building Better Caregivers.

UMFK professor’s compositions premiered in Europe

The cliché, “good things come to those who wait,” applies to the recent activities of UMFK music professor Dr. Scott Brickman. Dr. Brickman’s Sinfonia Brevis (Symphony #2) for String Orchestra, which was premiered Feb. 10, 2016 in L’viv, Ukraine, by the L’viv Chamber orchestra conducted by Ferdinando Nazzaro, was recently recorded by the Kalisz Philharmonic Orchestra of Poland, conducted by Pawel Kotla and released on the Phasma CD 035.

Ridgewood vets celebrate Flag Day

Ridgewood Estates recently held its first celebration since March 2020, when COVID-19 shut down many activities.

K of C lotto winner, June 7-13, 2021

The Fort Kent Knights of Columbus have announced the winner of their ongoing lotto fundraiser for the week of June 7-13, 2021.

Project Canopy offers free trees to Maine landowners

Project Canopy, Maine’s urban and community forest program, is offering native tree seedlings free to Maine landowners on a first-come, first-served basis. Limited quantities of six different species are available to order online: sugar maple, white, red, and Norway spruce, balsam fir and Maine’s state tree – the eastern white pine

Things to do – Week of June 23, 2021

Wednesday, June 23 SAVVY CAREGIVER - Free six-session Zoom class offered by Aroostook Agency on Aging, 6-8 p.m. For family caregivers. Call 764-3396 or 1-800-439-1789 to pre-register and receive a link.

Chamber announces award recipients

The St. John Valley Chamber of Commerce and Tourism has announced the annual presentation of business awards will take place on Friday, June 25, at the Lakeview Restaurant at the chamber’s annual dinner.

Property sale rules lead to confusion and debate at town meeting

At what was otherwise a straightforward annual town meeting, the steady flow of events was briefly upended by a vigorous debate over a small, 50-by-241-foot strip of grass on 25th Avenue.

Childhood neighbors, both 105 years old, reunite for visit in Fort Kent

When Maria (Deschaine) Beaulieu of Florida recently returned to the Fort Kent area for a family vacation, she stopped in to visit her friend and childhood neighbor, Eva (Caron) Deschaine to reminisce about old times -- some very old times.

Fort Kent Scouts honor veterans during flag retirement ceremony

Members of Fort Kent Boy Scout Troop 189 and Cub Scout Pack 189 honored area veterans and the country during a 2021 American Flag Retirement Ceremony.

Pine Tree Legal offers free legal clinics in St. John Valley

Pine Tree Legal Assistance has expanded services to include legal clinics in the St. John Valley towns of Fort Kent and Madawaska.

Both drivers transported to hospital following two-vehicle crash

The drivers of both vehicles were transported to Northern Maine Medical Center following a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Highland Avenue and Charette Hill Road on Wednesday afternoon.

SAD 33 school board to meet Tuesday in Frenchville

The 1051th Meeting of the Maine School Administrative District No. 33 will be held at 5:30pm on June 22, 2021 at the St. John Valley Technology Center in Frenchville.

Madawaska selectmen plan special meeting Wednesday

The Madawaska Board of Selectmen will hold a special meeting at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, June 23, at the town office council chambers.

SAD 27 board of directors to meet on Monday

The 898th Meeting of the Directors of MSAD No. 27 will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, June 21, in the Fort Kent Community High School Library or via Zoom Video Conferencing.

Car crashes into Main Street building NMMC uses to house hospitalists

A Kittery woman and her passenger escaped serious injury when the driver lost control of her vehicle, which crashed into a Main Street building owned by Northern Maine Medical Center late Wednesday night.

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