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County rivers beginning to thaw, but no flooding issues yet

Spring may have had a late start in The County, but now the Aroostook, St. John, and Allagash rivers are beginning to thaw.

Fort Kent enjoying mild spring ten years after greatest flood in local history

As ice runs on the St. John River signifying the arrival of spring in the St. John Valley, and with mild weather and minimal rainfall so far, there is currently little concern that flooding will afflict the area.

LePage will allow highway signs for Katahdin monument

Gov. Paul LePage has lifted his ban of road signs along state roads showing the way to Maine’s national monument.

Maine students required to get meningitis vaccine for next school year

In a move aimed at protecting more young Mainers from contracting and spreading a deadly bacterial disease, the state will officially mandate a vaccine in the next school year to prevent meningococcal disease.

Drilling off Maine’s coast? Not worth the risk

In life, there are some risks worth taking.

Utilities Commission hosting hearing on Emera’s proposed 12 percent rate hike

The Maine Public Utilities Commission is asking for consumers to share their thoughts at a public hearing on Emera Maine’s proposed 12 percent increase in its distribution costs and on its response to last fall’s wind storm.

Panel of experts at UMFK tackles media literacy and fake news

A panel of journalists and professors addressed the proliferation of fake news, in particular on social media, during a symposium event at the University of Maine at Fort Kent on April 19.

Nimble deer dodges death, floats down Maine river on ice sheet

When the Allagash and St. John rivers finally begin moving after spending five months frozen solid, it can be a spectator sport for local residents. On Monday, many of those residents got more than they bargained for as a young deer floated past on an ice floe.

Council hires Fort Kent police chief as interim town manager

The Fort Kent Town Council has hired Police Chief Tom Pelletier to serve as interim town manager until the councilors are able to hire a permanent town manager to replace Don Guimond.

County seeks funding for regional code office

The Aroostook County Commissioners have endorsed a grant application to help create a joint regional office for assessing and code enforcement.

Girl Scouts present new flag, park bench to Madawaska

Members of Madawaska Girl Scouts Troop 161 presented two items to the town’s Board of Selectmen on April 17 as part of the organization’s continuing mission to give back to, and enrich their community.

Change in dispatch services, paper mill revaluation underway in Madawaska

Selectmen are in the midst of discussing a change in dispatch services for the town’s police, fire, and ambulance services.

Four agencies involved in high speed chase that leads to Caribou man’s arrest

Police arrested a Caribou man Sunday after they say the fugitive wanted on five outstanding warrants led officers from multiple agencies on a high speed chase through Fort Fairfield in a stolen vehicle.

UMPI, UMFK seek $9.3 million through bond initiative to build and renovate

Officials at the University of Maine at Presque Isle and University of Maine at Fort Kent are hoping that residents of Aroostook County and the rest of Maine will vote for a bond initiative in November that would give millions of dollars to both campuses for major infrastructure upgrades.

State allows Madawaska, other Maine towns to ban sex offenders from parks, fields

Madawaska and other Maine towns soon will be able to ban sex offenders from any state or municipal park, athletic field or recreational facility serving children.

Totally Trades touts non-traditional careers for girls

New Ventures Maine is offering a hands-on, day-long event designed to encourage girls to consider careers in fields traditionally filled more predominantly by males.

Van Buren body shop joins U-Haul roster

U-Haul Company of Maine, Inc. has announced that Wayne’s Body Shop has signed on as a U-Haul neighborhood dealer.

Top O’ Maine Trade Show returning to Madawaska

The St. John Valley Chamber of Commerce has several open booths remaining for the 29th Annual Top O’ Maine Trade Show taking place at the Madawaska Multi-Purpose Center during the weekend of April 28-29.

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