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Virtual gathering for all Maine Catholic youth set for April 25

On Good Shepherd Sunday (April 25) Catholics reflect on how Jesus, who speaks of himself as the “good shepherd,” lays downs his life for his sheep and how we, the faithful, can become more like the Good Shepherd in our daily lives through self-sacrifice, love and uniting together under our loving God.

McLaughlin named Homeless Services of Aroostook general manager

Homeless Services of Aroostook is pleased to announce the addition of Lisa McLaughlin to Aroostook County as general manager.

Fort Kent firefighters respond to grass, stove fires

Fort Kent volunteer firefighters have had a busy week so far.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

AMHC Sexual Assault Services joins the National Sexual Violence Resource Center and Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault to highlight April as Sexual Assualt Awareness Month.

AMHC expands adult crisis stabilization services in Presque Isle

Aroostook Mental Health Services, Inc. is pleased to announce that it has opened an expanded adult crisis stabilization unit at 180 Academy Street in Presque Isle.

Page joins Acadia FCU as Ashland branch manager

Acadia Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce that Gregory Page has been hired as branch manager for their Ashland location.

Derby marks $100,000 in Paradis Cancer Fund donations

The Edgar J. Paradis Cancer Fund received $18,000, its largest donation to date, from the organizers of the annual Long Lake Ice Fishing Derby. The donation marks $100,000 that the derby has donated since it began 16 years ago.

Births at Northern Maine Medical Center – March – April, 2021

The following births were recorded recently at Northern Maine Medical Center.

Things to do – Week of April 14, 2021

Wednesday, April 14 SJV SENIOR COLLEGE - HISTORY OF PLOURDE DONUTS - Fort Kent, 7 p.m. with the Plourde family. Aired on WFKT Channel 8 & WOWL Channel 16.

Fort Kent man arrested after failing to stop for an officer, driving with a suspended license

Police arrested a Fort Kent man who allegedly drove away after a Fort Kent police officer notified the man that he was not legally allowed to operate a motor vehicle.

Madawaska Finance Committee to meet Tuesday

The Madawaska Finance Committee will meet at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, April 13, at the Madawaska Safety Complex.

Madawaska selectmen to meet Thursday

The Madawaska Board of Selectmen will meet at 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 15, at the Madawaska Safety Complex.

SAD 33 board plans Monday meeting

The 1047th Meeting of the Maine School Administrative District No. 33 will be held at 6 p.m. on April 12, 2021, at the Wisdom Middle/High School in St. Agatha.

Kevin Anderson named Fort Kent Elementary School dean of students

Valley Rivers Middle School science teacher Kevin Anderson has been named dean of students at Fort Kent Elementary School.

Wisdom Middle High School moves to remote learning due to COVID-19 case

Students attending Wisdom Middle/High School will move to a remote learning model due to a person associated with the school being diagnosed with COVID-19.

Madawaska will send Second Amendment sanctuary decision to residents

Residents of Madawaska will vote on whether the town becomes a Second Amendment sanctuary at this year’s annual town meeting. The Board of Selectmen considered adopting a sanctuary resolution at its April 6 meeting, but ultimately chose to send the decision to voters.

Things To Do – Week of April 5, 2021

Wednesday, April 7 SAVVY CAREGIVER - Free online class with Aroostook Agency on Aging, 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays through April 7. Introducing family caregivers to the caregiving role. FMI: 764-3396.

Maine State Police Troop F Report, March 1-7, 2021

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of March 1-7, including the following.

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