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Madawaska Bridge reopens to traffic after MDOT concludes initial inspection

Bridge inspection work on the Madawaska International Bride, necessitating full bridge and lane closures, has concluded earlier than expected, and the bridge reopened to traffic Sunday morning.

Health system board elects County members

The Northern Light Health board of directors held their annual meeting recently in Brewer, during which they chose officers and directors for the coming year.

State and federal politicians pledge to aid workers affected by Sitel closure Oct. 31

While the community was still reeling Thursday and Friday from Sitel’s announcement about its closure the day before, members of Maine’s congressional delegation, the state senate president, and a state representative issued statements pledging their support of the soon-to-be-displaced workers.

Spider-Man spins a web of literacy

More than 30 children and about 20 adults dressed as superheroes had a special visitor June 29 at the Long Lake Public Library during the library’s reading hour.

SAD 27 directors to meet Monday, July 22

The 861st meeting of the directors of SAD 27 will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, July 22, 2019, in the library at Community High School, followed by the second budget hearing at 6 p.m. in the school’s cafeteria.

Madawaska selectmen to meet on July 22, 2019

The next Madawaska Board of Selectmen meeting will be held at 4:15 p.m. on Monday, July 22.

Hospital employee earns credentials

Dean Lavoie has successfully completed a 32-hour course of instruction complying with the American National Standards Institute/American Society of Safety Engineers 6040 Medical Gas Systems for Maintenance Personnel criteria.

Farmers in Aroostook County are ‘soiling’ undies for science

Aroostook County's three soil and water conservation district organizations are trying out an unusual experiment with area farmers this summer using "soiled underwear” to highlight soil health.

Due to ‘recent business changes,’ Caribou Sitel closing on Oct. 31

The Sitel office on Sweden Street in Caribou will close its doors on Oct. 31, according to Sarah Geist of the Sitel Group Public Relations Team.

Forest Hill earns 2019 National Quality Award

Forest Hill Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center recently received the Bronze Commitment to Quality Award by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) for its commitment to improving the lives of residents through quality care.

Community invited to ‘Stuff the Bus’ for local schoolkids

United Way of Aroostook is collaborating with Aroostook County Action Program, Adopt-A-Block Aroostook and area businesses to help prepare local children to begin the new school year by providing eligible families with a backpack and school supplies.

Open Farm Day returning to the County

The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry invites members of the community to come out to one of eight Aroostook County farms participating in the 30th anniversary of Maine Open Farm Day on Sunday, July 28.

Madawaska gets new Parks and Rec Department director

The Madawaska Parks and Recreation Department will see some changes with the addition of Sam Cyr as the new director after a two-month search for the right person to take over the position.

Mapleton family is Maine Potato Board’s ‘Farm Family of the Year’

The Maine Potato Board has announced the Chandler family of D C Farms in Mapleton as the 2019 Farm Family of the Year.

Recycling event in Fort Kent collects 32 pallets of electronic trash

An electronic waste recycling event collected 32 pallets of electronic trash on Saturday, June 29, at the St. Louis Church in Fort Kent.

County nonprofits net $67,000 in MCF grants

The Aroostook County Committee of the Maine Community Foundation has awarded $67,369 in grants to 11 nonprofits throughout The County.

Fifteen students join latest mechanized logging group

Fifteen students have begun classes in the mechanized logging operations program (MLOP), which launched its latest three-month hands-on training course June 24 in the woods of Western Maine.

Local health care providers encourage vaccinations

With recent cases of both hepatitis A and measles in Aroostook County, local health care providers say following recommended vaccination schedules is more important than ever.

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