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Business is ‘good, good, good’ as S.W. Collins expands storage

A giant structure towering over S.W. Collins in Fort Kent is exactly what people likely guessed it to be -- a storage unit for the lumber and hardware store.

SAD 33 directors to meet Nov. 18, 2019

FRENCHVILLE, Maine — The 1028th Meeting of the Maine School Administrative District No.

Hospital receives an ‘A’ for safety

Northern Maine Medical Center (NMMC) was awarded an “A” grade in the fall 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade initiative, a national distinction recognizing NMMC’s achievements for protecting patients from harm and providing safer healthcare.

Telethon to benefit local heating, housing needs

The third annual telethon to assist Aroostook County citizens experiencing heating and housing hardships will take place tomorrow, Nov. 14, on local television.

Madawaska Selectmen slate special meeting Nov. 12, 2019

The Madawaska Board of Selectmen will hold a special meeting at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12, in the Town Office Council Chambers.

High Five Turkey Drive returns to The County

The United Way of Aroostook will once again co-host the High Five Turkey Drive, along with Townsquare Media, just before the holiday season kicks off.

Let’s Go! recognizes sites for inspiring healthy kids

Schools, child care programs, school nutrition and out-of-school programs are encouraging healthy snacks, offering more physical activity, and swapping sugary drinks with water as part of the Let’s Go! program.

Bank employees raise $4,500 for youth camp

The Pine Tree Society recently received $4,500 from funds raised by employees of a local community bank to benefit Pine Tree Camp.

Laurie Gagnon and David Morin win Board of Selectmen posts

Laurie Gagnon and David Morin pull out victorious as the new members of the Board of Selectmen at the conclusion of the November special elections Tuesday night.

Diocese passes ‘safe environment’ audit

An independent, on-site audit of safe environment procedures has found the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland, which includes all 141 churches in Maine, in full compliance with the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People.

SAD 27 directors slate meeting Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019

The 866th meeting of the directors of SAD 27 will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 6.

AREA holds last meeting of season

Members of the Aroostook Retired Educators Association gathered Oct. 1 at the Presque Isle Inn and Convention Center for their last meeting of the summer season.

Yee Haw! There’s BBQ in town

Madawaska has a new restaurant in town after the St. John Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Oct. 26 at Route 1 BBQ at the Gateway Motel.

International Bridge project to acquire McDonald’s property

The General Service Administration issued a notice Oct. 4 that informed of their decision to go with Alternative C for the Madawaska International Bridge which requires the acquisition of the current McDonald’s property -- uprooting the fast food franchise.

Students connect with career opportunities at UMFK breakfast

University of Maine at Fort Kent students were able to network with and gain first-hand knowledge about possible career pathways they might pursue by meeting up with local professionals at a breakfast sponsored by Jobs for Maine Graduates and TRIO.

Promotions shift three into new roles at credit union

Over the course of 2019, Acadia Federal Credit Union has been working toward aligning and developing its core management team as part of an institution-wide reorganization.

Logging, conservation groups release video of a Maine timber harvest

The Professional Logging Contractors of Maine and Trust to Conserve Northeast Forestlands have partnered to produce a new educational video of a timber harvest by a professional Master Logger that highlights the perspective of the landowner and the steps necessary to balance the needs of the landowner while working in collaboration with the contractor to conduct proper forest management.

NMDC slates workshop on international trade

Northern Maine Development Commission is pleased to sponsor a workshop for companies, economic development officials and others to learn about the services of the Maine International Trade Center (MITC) and a basic introduction to exporting.

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