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Potato Board’s Young Farmer nod goes to Caribou brothers

The Maine Potato Board directors have announced that a trio of Caribou brothers have been selected as the 2020 Young Farmer of the Year.

Cellular company offers phone cleaning tips

Recent studies have found that coronaviruses can possibly last on surfaces, such as metal, glass or plastic, for up to nine days.

Madawaska selectmen approve $11,500 stimulus project for businesses

The Madawaska Board of Selectmen approved a $11,500 stimulus concept that would allow payouts to qualifying businesses in the Madawaska and St. David area.

Credit union supports essential workers with acts of kindness

NorState Federal Credit Union’s management team during a regular morning briefing session decided that doing good for others during this time of crisis needed to extend past the usual day-to-day business of serving members.

ACAP offers virtual workforce workshops

The Aroostook County Action Program’s workforce staff will offer a series of virtual workshops starting Thursday, April 9.

Madawaska selectmen to meet April 6 via videoconference

The Madawaska Board of Selectmen will meet at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, April 6, via videoconference.

Maine Potato Board Visits Washington, D.C.

Several members of the Maine Potato Board recently met with U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, while in Washington, D.C., for the National Potato Council Fly-In annual meeting.

Three regional health centers receive $116,000 to battle COVID-19

Three local area health centers are among 18 throughout the state to share a combined $1,083,790 to increase their capabilities to deal with the coronavirus outbreak.

County producers join food pick-up directory

Several Aroostook County agricultural producers have joined an effort by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension to offer consumers safe methods to obtain their products.

Extension offers COVID-19 support for farmers

University of Maine Cooperative Extension, in partnership with the Beginning Farmer Resource Network of Maine, has developed COVID-19 Information and Support for Maine Farmers.

Company urges youth groups to seek funds

A cellular service carrier has invited youth groups to earn support for their causes.

UMFK BOV cancels March 24 business breakfast

The University of Maine at Fort Kent Board of Visitors has canceled its March 24 business breakfast.

Madawaska selectmen plan emergency meeting March 17

The Madawaska Board of Selectmen will hold an emergency meeting at 1130 a.m. on Tuesday, March 17.

United Way suspends free tax preparation services

As part of the Aroostook CA$H Coalition, United Way of Aroostook is sorry to announce it has suspended its free tax prep services until further notice due to the COVID-19 virus. Services in their Houlton, Presque Isle, and Fort Kent sites are affected.

Valley Unified boards plan emergency meeting March 16

A collaborative emergency meeting of the Madawaska School Committee, the Maine School Administrative District No. 27, and the Maine School Administrative District No. 33 will be held at 6:30pm on Monday, March 16.

Grants available to help nonprofits boost new ventures

The Maine Community Foundation’s new Start Up/Scale Up Grant Program seeks applications from Maine nonprofit organizations that help new ventures start and grow through collaborative workspaces and incubator and accelerator programs.

Ribbon cutting celebrates Esthetic Elegance By Emily

Emily Marin of New Canada officially kicked off her new business, Esthetic Elegance By Emily, with a Greater Fort Kent Area Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting celebration.

Doctor at Senate

Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, welcomed Dr. Silwana Sidorczuk of Madawaska to the Maine Senate recently to serve as the Doctor of the Day. Sidorczuk practices at Northern Maine Medical Center in Fort Kent.

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