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Credit union opens scholarship applications

NorState Federal Credit Union has announced that their 2021 scholarship applications are now available online at www.norstatefcu.org.

Presque Isle attorney named deputy district DA

Aroostook County District Attorney Todd Collins has announced the promotion of Kari Wells-Puckett to deputy district attorney for Maine Prosecutorial District 8, Aroostook County.

Dispute over liened Fraser mansion kitchen equipment captures Madawaska residents’ attention

The Fraser Mansion, which has stood empty and unused for the past year and a half, might remain vacant as new owners Linda and Robert Pelletier reconsider their return to Madawaska.

Maine Maple Sunday weekend is back, with smaller-scale plans amidst pandemic

Last March, when the King family entered the yard of their sugarhouse, The Maple Moose, on what normally would have been Maine Maple Sunday weekend, there were no people in sight to taste the maple taffy and corn fritters or witness the boiling of fresh maple syrup.

Online farming in Maine course starts March 29

University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a seven-session online course for aspiring farmers starting March 29. The class meets from 5:30–7:30 p.m. twice per week through April 22. Individual consultations will be scheduled April 26 and April 29.

Bill inspired by First Mile Brewing in Fort Kent becomes law

A bill from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash and Sen. Louie Luchini, D-Ellsworth to support small businesses in the food and beverage industry was signed into law by Gov. Janet T. Mills on March 17.

Madawaska selectmen to meet Tuesday

The Madawaska Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee will hold a special joint meeting at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 23, at the Madawaska Safety Complex.

SAD 33 board of directors to meet Monday

The 1046th Meeting of the Maine School Administrative District No. 33 will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, March 22, 2021, at the Dr. Levesque Elementary School in Frenchville.

Mechanized Logging Operations Program recruiting students

Recruiting is now underway for students in the Mechanized Logging Operations Program, which is beginning its next 12-week class June 21 in the woods northeast of Old Town.

SAD 27 board to meet March 8 in Fort Kent

The 893rd Meeting of the Directors of MSAD No. 27 will be held at 6:00 P.M. on Monday, March 8, 2021 in the Fort Kent Community High School Library or via Zoom Video Conferencing.

SAD 33 board to meet March 9 in Frenchville

The 1045th Meeting of the Maine School Administrative District No. 33 will be held at 6 p.m. on March 9, 2021, at the St. John Valley Technology Center in Frenchville. This meeting was rescheduled from March 3 due to weather.

Top O’ Maine Trade Show canceled second year in a row due to COVID-19 safety restrictions

For the second year in a row, the St. John Valley Chamber of Commerce & Tourism board of directors canceled the annual Top O’ Maine Trade Show due to COVID-19 safety restrictions.

Agency on Aging names home care and nutrition director

The Aroostook Agency on Aging recently welcomed Chris Beaulieu as the director of home care and nutrition services.

Credit union welcomes new loan officer in Madawaska

Acadia Federal Credit Union has announced that Jarod McBreairty is the newest loan officer for their Madawaska branch.

Katahdin Trust employees pay it forward in their communities

Katahdin Trust recently gave employees an opportunity to “pay it forward” during the holiday season.

UScellular kicks off 2021 Community Connections program

For the seventh year in a row, youth-focused organizations in Maine can earn up to $1,000 through UScellular's Community Connections program.

Bouley earns Farm Insurance designation

Christopher Anderson, president of the F.A. Peabody Company, has announced that Brian Bouley has earned the On Your Side Basic Farm Certification from Nationwide Insurance Company’s Agribusiness program.

St. John Valley Senior College to explore historic doughnut business

A popular doughnut business founded in the St. John Valley more than half a century ago will be the topic of an upcoming St. John Valley Senior College class.

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