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Board of Selectmen accept a bid for the demolition of two Kmart Plaza buildings

Madawaska's Board of Selectmen met Tuesday evening to discuss the future of the Kmart Plaza and accepted a bid for the demolition of two buildings located there.

Fort Kent bus driver suspended amid allegations of verbal abuse

A Fort Kent bus driver has been suspended amid allegations that he verbally abused and used inappropriate language toward children on his bus.

Community food box distributions planned in February

Getting food and good nutrition is something all people need to remain healthy and happy. Whether it is a meal in a dining center, one delivered to the home, or a shelf stable commodity to help extend the monthly food budget, staff at the Aroostook Agency on Aging can connect older persons or those who are disabled to a service that will help meet their needs.

Fort Kent chamber annual meeting and awards celebration to be held virtually

The Greater Fort Kent Area Chamber of Commerce 74th annual meeting and awards ceremony will be held virtually for the second year in a row.

PAWS Pet of the Week – Igor

PAWS presents Igor -- all kinds of cuteness rolled into one picture. This boy is adorable and full of love. Igor is a bit shy at first, but considering he hadn’t had much socialization from the start, he has come a long way.

UMFK to hold Winter Triathlon

The University of Maine at Fort Kent’s Alumni Association is pleased to announce the first annual Ski, Shoe, Ski Winter Triathlon event on March 20.

Agency on Aging offers online programs, events in February

Staying well allows us to live better lives. Through group classes, informational sessions and events, the Aroostook Agency on Aging staff and volunteers share topics and techniques that are intended to help all people age well.

It’s cold so remember to bring pets inside

The pets of Aroostook County are begging not to be left out in the cold as temperatures continue to drop.

Aroostook County Action Program receives support from Maine Cancer Foundation

Aroostook County Action Program was generously awarded an initial two-year grant of $35,000 for Project TEACH (Transportation, Education, Access, Care, Housing) from the Maine Cancer Foundation to help realize the foundation’s mission of reducing cancer incidence and mortality in Maine.

Revisiting the one-stop application for all things Madawaska

Almost a year after its release, the TownOfMadawaska App is still being expanded as the town works to add business information to it.

After-school program aims to instill French language skills in Caribou youth

Like many children at Caribou Community School's Power Hour after school program, 10-year-old Benson Belanger is on a mission to learn French and forge stronger cultural connections with his family.

Snowmobile Trail Report, Jan. 20, 2022

With the cold weather and The County picking up anywhere from 3-8 inches of fresh snow on Monday the clubs are doing a tremendous job on keeping the trails in very good condition.

Applications sought for Maine Youth Wilderness Leadership Program

Maine high school sophomores and juniors are eligible to apply for an incredible wilderness adventure in Baxter State Park this summer. Every year, Friends of Baxter State Park invites students from across Maine to take part in our Maine Youth Wilderness Leadership Program.

AMHC announces Ferris as chief operations officer

Ellen Bemis, CEO, Aroostook Mental Health Services, Inc. has announced the appointment of Michelle Ferris, LCSW to chief operations officer, “Michelle’s experience in direct service, administration, and as a member of the senior leadership team, combined with her 15 years of service to AMHC makes her well suited for the role.”

Van Buren introduces new projects to Revitalize Main Street

If a town’s Main Street is the heart of a community, the residents are its backbone. Van Buren’s residents have come together to work on several projects to give their town a bit of a makeover.

Aroostook County Action Program leads Breakthrough Youth Services in the new year

Aroostook County Action Program is proud to announce the beginning of the Breakthrough Youth program in five Maine counties, including Aroostook.

County news team earns awards from Maine Press Association

Journalists and designers from the Aroostook Republican and News, Houlton Pioneer Times, St. John Valley Times and The Star-Herald, and websites fiddleheadfocus.com and thecounty.ME, earned recognition, including 14 first-place individual honors.

Deprey Classic returns to Madawaska after a 3-year hiatus and is dominated by Streinz family

Nordic skiers were met with a sunny Sunday ideal for hitting the trails of Madawaska’s Four Seasons for the annual Deprey Classic and one family came for the gold.

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