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The Jake ‘Break’ Snack Bar opens in Allagash

A new outdoor dining establishment opened in Allagash on Thursday offering food items from lobster rolls to ice cream to a dozen flavors of popcorn.

Madawaska sets dates for school budget hearing and referendum

The Madawaska Board of Selectmen set dates for the Madawaska School Department’s budget hearing and referendum at its meeting Wednesday.

Police charge man seen lugging stolen television down Main Street

It was not the slickest of getaways when an alleged television thief tossed a 55-inch flatscreen on his shoulder and strolled down Main Street on Monday, June 22.

Madawaska man loses hand in logging accident

A Madawaska man was flown via Life Flight to Boston, Massachusetts, on Tuesday following a logging accident that resulted in a hand amputation.

Summer music returns as drive-in experience

Even COVID-19 couldn’t stop NorState's Music in the Park this year, as it returns for a series of drive-in style concerts taking place at the multipurpose building in Madawaska.

Valley Unified moves forward with calendar despite COVID-19 uncertainties

Valley Unified’s Regional Service Center will move forward with the school calendar approved at the beginning of this year.

Catholic Youth Convention to go virtual on July 26

The Maine Catholic Youth Convention, traditionally a weekend gathering of Maine teens from Aroostook to York counties, will move online this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but promises to celebrate the faith and gifts that young people bring to the life of the church.

Credit union Ending Hunger effort aids local food pantries

NorState Federal Credit Union supports local community food pantries through the efforts of Maine’s Credit Union Ending Hunger Campaign, and recently announced last year’s contributions totaled more than $23,000.

Madawaska Police Department to gear up with body cameras

The Madawaska Police Department will soon be fully equipped with body cameras they purchased through grant funds from the Aroostook County Homeland Security Grant for Law Enforcement.

88-year-old injured in St. Agatha ATV rollover

An 88 year old man was taken to the hospital Monday evening after his ATV was struck by a car and rolled over in St. Agatha.

Madawaska Ambulance Service to extend coverage area to Grand Isle

The Madawaska Board of Selectmen approved to move forward with an ambulance service contract with the town of Grand Isle at a special Board of Selectmen meeting held at noon on Thursday, June 25.

Van Buren logging company agrees to pay settlement to Maine Forest Service

Van Buren-based GR Timber Holdings LLC entered into an administrative agreement with the Maine Forest Service to settle the company’s violation of Maine’s rules and regulations governing timber harvesting.

Volunteers clean up Veteran memorial sites in Fort Kent

Veteran Memorial sites in Fort Kent were spruced up this weekend thanks to volunteers who cleaned them despite some mild rain.

Madawaska School Committee sets school budget hearing and referendum

The Madawaska School Committee set dates for the budget hearing and referendum at a special meeting held June 24.

Electrical system work planned on June 30

Versant Power crews have scheduled maintenance to the electrical system in Fort Kent, New Canada and Wallagrass on Tuesday, June 30.

Big Rick’s earns kudos for delivering nearly 600 pizzas to those in need

Big Rick’s Burgers and Wings in Madawaska received praise recently from state Sen. Troy Jackson for spearheading a project that has given away more than 550 pizzas to families in need in the Valley.

Friends make the most of summer break with Maine canoe trail adventure

Four young friends who met while studying engineering at Northeastern University in Boston made the most of their summer break by traveling the Northern Forest Canoe Trail.

Fort Kent Criminal Docket, December 2019

The following cases were heard under the Aroostook Criminal Docket at the Fort Kent Courthouse during the month of December.

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