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Madawaska Board of Selectmen hold emergency meeting to review heating fuel bids

The Madawaska Board of Selectmen held an emergency meeting Wednesday, May 23, to consider 2018-2019 heating fuel bids for the town, school, and water district.

Public hearing participants overwhelmingly oppose Irving rezoning proposal

All but one of 15 County residents who gave testimony on May 22 voiced their opposition to J.D. Irving Ltd.’s proposal to rezone 51,000 acres of land within the Fish River chain of lakes during a public hearing

Maine’s university system trustees approve budget with 2.3 percent tuition hike

Students heading to one of Maine’s public universities next fall will see their tuition rise by about 2.3 percent under a budget backed Monday by system trustees, but they also could see extra financial help from their schools.

Partnership names finalists for Entrepreneur of the Year

The 10 finalists for the Aroostook Partnership’s Entrepreneur of the Year competition have been selected

Third annual Live United Aroostook rally is June 2

The third annual Live United Aroostook Auto Rally will take place Saturday, June 2, as a fundraiser for United Way of Aroostook.

Forest Hill celebrates life stories

In skilled nursing care centers across the country, each person has a unique story to tell. Forest Hill Rehab and Skilled Nursing Center is bringing the theme of this year’s National Skilled Nursing Care Week (NSNCW) to life.

Residents, business owners look ahead to impact of minimum wage increases

Ever since the state minimum wage began increasing by $1 every year in 2017, business owners and employees in Aroostook County have thought much about how future increases might impact the region’s economy and their own lives for better or worse.

Company donates to hospital’s operating room project

With Northern Maine Medical Center preparing to launch the largest project in its history, a recent donation from Pelletier Ford was timely.

Course offers help to make healthy choices

Northern Maine Medical Center will offer a course for people who want to make choices to improve their health.

Hospital purchases local retail pharmacy

Peter Sirois, president and CEO of Northern Maine Medical Center, has announced the purchase of MADRx, a retail pharmacy located in Madawaska.

State to recognize Emergency Medical Service providers May 23

Maine Emergency Medical Services will honor the state’s EMS providers at a ceremony at the State House on Wednesday, May 23, at 1 p.m.

Bicycle enthusiast opens ‘Pedal Products’ in St. David

Like many youngsters growing up in the St. John Valley, Derek Young, spent a great deal of time visiting his grandparents.

House of Comfort admits first patient

The Visiting Nurses of Aroostook Home Health Hospice announced May 10 that the Aroostook House of Comfort has acquired state licensing and has admitted its first patient.

Edmundston creates new municipal department for arts and culture

City Council agrees to split the Leisure and Culture Service to create two distinct services to better highlight the municipality's involvement in the development and outreach of arts and culture.

Maine behind the eight ball as states sprint to legalize sports gambling

It’s being called a landmark Supreme Court decision and a historic day for American sports, as the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that a federal ban on sports gambling is unconstitutional.

Deboullie, Eagle Lake campsite proposals preview future considerations

The Maine Bureau of Public Lands is proposing small changes to campsites at the Deboullie and Eagle Lake Public Reserved Lands, and also looking ahead to broader conversations about northern Aroostook County’s public reserved lands in 2022.

Desjardins joins state Board of Education

The Maine Department of Education (DOE) has announced that Dr. Fern Desjardins of Aroostook County will serve on the Maine State Board of Education.

Roy’s Variety provides slew of services in St. Agatha

At only 19 years old, Andrew Roy of Frenchville is proud to be the manager of a recently opened gas station and convenience store in St. Agatha.

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