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Van Buren summer festival canceled, but fireworks still on

The town of Van Buren decided to hold its annual fireworks display, even though the annual summer festival is canceled.

Fort Kent man arrested following domestic disturbance

A Fort Kent man was arrested and is facing multiple charges following a domestic disturbance on Saturday.

Caribou man charged with stealing from Fort Kent stores

Police have charged a Caribou man allegedly recorded on video stealing items from two Main Street businesses in Fort Kent.

USDA and Maine CDC team up to distribute rabies vaccines in the wild

Oral rabies vaccine baits will be distributed in northeastern Maine beginning on or about Aug. 3 through Aug. 7 as part of ongoing, cooperative rabies control efforts aimed at reducing the spread of raccoon rabies in Maine.

SAD 27 board will meet Aug. 5, 2020

The 882nd meeting of the directors of MSAD No. 27 will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020, in the Fort Kent Community High School library or via Zoom video conferencing.

Moving untreated firewood can spread pests, say forestry officials

The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) is reminding the public about the risk of spreading tree-killing invasive species while moving firewood. New infestations of invasive pests or diseases pose a serious threat to Maine’s landscapes, trees, agriculture, forests, wildlife and the environment.

Don’t plant mystery seeds, state warns

The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry is urging residents not to plant any unsolicited packages they may receive containing seeds, purportedly sent from China.

Madawaska Police Department responds to ATV concerns

Madawaska Police Department urged All Terrain Vehicle drivers on Tuesday to follow Maine ATV and traffic laws.

Madawaska hires new finance director

Madawaska welcomed Caryl Albert as the town’s new finance director earlier this month.

Beverly Madore retires from school committee after years of service in local education

“I’m not dead and gone yet,” Bev Madore said. “I’m just retiring.”

Madawaska townspeople give final OK for school budget

Residents of Madawaska took to the polls on Monday and approved the Madawaska School Department’s 2020-21 budget.

Country Village Estates chills out with Christmas in July

Residents at Country Village Estates got together to bring some cheer to the facility despite the gloom brought on by current events such as COVID-19.

Madawaska Board of Selectmen to meet Aug. 4, 2020

The Madawaska Board of Selectmen will meet at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 4, at the Madawaska High School library.

Madawaska native gets first-hand policy experience interning for Janet Mills’ office

At only 22 years old, Madawaska native Elizabeth “Liz” Theriault is working up close and personal to help create climate awareness social media campaigns at the Maine Governor’s Office for Policy Innovation and the Future as the organization's climate communications intern.

Van Buren alumnus Matt Rossignol returns to direct athletics

Long-time basketball coach and Maine Basketball Hall of Fame 2016 inductee Matt Rossignol accepted a position at MSAD 24 in Van Buren as the athletic director.

St. John Valley of Commerce to hold first flea market

The St. John Valley Chamber of Commerce has sent out applications to its members to interest people in becoming involved with its first St. John Valley Chamber Flea Market, to take place Aug. 13-16.

Things to Do – Week of Aug. 1-6, 2020

SATURDAY, AUG. 1 VIRTUAL TOUR DE LA VALLEE - Aug. 1-16, to benefit the Edgar J. Paradis Cancer Fund. Bikers, runners, walkers and motorcyclists can collect pledges and choose a distance to complete. FMI: http://paradiscancerfund.org/tour-de-la-vallee.html.

From our Files – Week of July 27, 2020

50 Years Ago -- July 30, 1970 As temperatures rise, so does Ft. Kent pool attendance -- Hot weather has driven up attendance at the swimming pool and some 168 youngsters have attended the daily swimming classes.

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