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Wallagrass fundraiser heats up Community Center

Town officials and residents raised $2,350 from a Trash and Treasure Sale and a spaghetti fundraiser held at the Wallagrass Municipal Building/Community Center on Saturday, Nov. 10.

Agency celebrates 45th anniversary

The board of directors of the Aroostook Agency on Aging held their 45th annual meeting at the Caribou Inn and Convention Center on Friday, Oct. 12, 2018. More than 125 members of the Aroostook County community attended.

Fish River Rural Health celebrates new health care facility, services in Fort Kent

Two and a half years after breaking ground on a new comprehensive health care clinic in Fort Kent, Fish River Rural Health celebrated the grand opening of its expanded Bolduc Avenue Health Center on Wednesday, Nov. 14.

When the winter learning curve is more of a mobius strip

We got our first measurable snow on Rusty Metal Farm Oct. 24, about a week or so after the first real cold temperatures of the season blew in.

Golden defeats Poliquin in contested 2nd District ranked-choice count

Assistant Maine House Majority Leader Jared Goldendefeated U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin in a ranked-choice count in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District that finished on Thursday and is the subject of an uphill challenge in federal court by the Republican incumbent.

Local athletes claim Butch Shaw award honors

The Butch Shaw award is presented annually to Aroostook County boys and girls from classes B, C and D who are outstanding soccer players and also exemplify the characteristics of respect and sportsmanship.

Early storm could drop half a foot of snow in most of Maine

It may be only mid-November, but much of Maine can expect to get hit with typical mid-winter weather on Friday, according to weather forecasters.

VRMS group cleans 10th Mountain trails

With leaves and first snowflakes having fallen, the morning of Saturday, Oct. 27, brought thoughts of winter.

Paul Cyr releases new photography book

Photographer Paul Cyr has released his new book, “Northern Maine with Paul Cyr.”

National monument will cover part of the cost for new Katahdin-region economic director

Maine’s national monument will cover a quarter of Penobscot County’s $115,000 annual cost to hire someone to focus on growing the Katahdin region economy for the next seven years.

Slippery roads a factor in multiple accidents in Fort Kent on Tuesday

A snowstorm on Tuesday, Nov. 13, contributed to multiple vehicular accidents in Fort Kent, one of which caused a power outage in several towns.

Portage residents can renew licenses online

Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap has announced that the town of Portage Lake has launched Rapid Renewal

Hospital employees complete training

Six Cary Medical Center hospitality employees recently completed an eight-week Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Technician (CHEST) certification course.

Late fall storms bring winter weather, outages

After more than 4,300 Emera Maine customers lost power in eastern and northern Maine amid a late fall snow storm Tuesday, meteorologists with the National Weather Service announced that another potential storm is brewing for this weekend.

Hall, DeMerchant join NMCC student support

When students begin college, they’re undertaking a life shift that can often come with unexpected challenges.

Federal, local officers honor veterans in Madawaska nursing homes

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers honored area nursing home residents who served in the military with certificates of appreciation on Monday.

Police chiefs nominate Gillen for Elks award

Annually the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks seeks nominations for the Enrique S. Camarena Award

3 County soccer players earn USCAA honors

Two local women, both freshmen, have earned All-American status for their play on the soccer field this past season, while a third, also a freshman, garnered honorable mention.

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