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First Lady Ann LePage plans final ice cream social

First Lady Ann LePage will host her eighth annual Military Families Ice Cream Social on the Blaine House Lawn on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2018, from 6 to 7 p.m.

Three Valley school systems first in line for state-funded regional high school

In his official blog shared on the Maine School Administrative District 27 website, Superintendent Ben Sirois announced Tuesday that a collaborative of three St. John Valley school districts is first in line to receive money from the state to build a new regional high school.

42 participants finish inaugural half marathon at Bigrock

Forty-two individuals ranging in age from 17 to 69 completed the inaugural Big Run Around the Mountain Half Marathon on Sunday, Aug. 12.

County health sites earn tobacco prevention stars

Earlier this summer, four Aroostook County behavioral health organizations were celebrated through the Gold Star Standards of Excellence program, sponsored by the MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence’s Breathe Easy initiative.

Consolidated workers agree to 3-year contracts in ME, NH, VT

Two unions representing about 1,000 Consolidated Communication workers in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont have approved three-year contracts, their first under Illinois-based company, officials said Friday.

Derby winner knew he was reeling in a winner

When Jason Cyr of Madawaska reeled in the winning fish of the Fort Kent International Muskie Derby on Friday morning, he knew he had a big one.

Aroostook Retired Educators will meet Aug. 28 in Presque Isle

The Aroostook Retired Educators Association will meet Tuesday, Aug. 28, at the Presque Isle Inn and Convention Center.

Outdoor calendar – week of August 15, 2018

Friday, Aug. 17 CARIBOU: CHS Alumni and Community XC Race.

Drug charges dominate grand jury indictments in County

A former Biddeford man who spent five years in prison for dealing heroin and cocaine has been indicted by the Aroostook County grand jury for more alleged drug crimes.

Fort Kent council offers Suzie Paradis town manager position

Fort Kent councilors unanimously voted following an executive session Monday night to offer Suzie Paradis the position of town manager.

UMPI, UMFK leaders seek voter approval of $49 million bond package

Officials at the University of Maine at Presque Isle and University of Maine at Fort Kent urge County residents to vote for a $49 million bond package in November that would give the two campuses a total of $7.4 million to complete major infrastructure upgrades and expand healthcare programing.

Fort Kent retiree wins a million dollars on scratch ticket

Sometimes people really do win big by playing the lottery.

Fort Kent family gives back to Make-A-Wish Foundation during Presque Isle walk

Like many children her age, 4-year-old Makenna Pelletier of Fort Kent dreamed of going to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, and meeting one of her favorite characters, Minnie Mouse.

Edmundston police recover body found in woods

Someone contacted the Edmundston Police Force on Aug. 10 to report finding human remains in a wooded area near Nadeau Street in Edmundston.

Variety of activities, events keep visitors busy during Acadian Festival

The 41st Annual Acadian Festival featured a variety of activities to suit families and individuals this past weekend.

Local woman shares passion for Aroostook agriculture during Washington, D.C., trip

Alyson McGillicuddy, a local member of Maine Agri-Women, recently participated in a special trip to the U.S. capital that allowed her to expand her advocacy work for Aroostook County farmers and meet other women who share her passion.

Fish River Rural Health hosts 29th Annual Health Fair

Officials with Fish River Rural Health hosted the non-profit organization’s 29th Annual Health Fair on Saturday, Aug. 4 at the Eagle Lake Health Center.

SAD 27 directors to meet August 17, 2018

The 842nd meeting of the directors of SAD 27 will take place at 6:30 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018 in the library at Community High School.

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