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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.

Frenchville town manager moves on after six years of public service

The town of Frenchville is seeking a new town manager after Ryan E. Pelletier resigned from the position following six years of public service.

Catholic Charities food distribution lines jam up Madawaska streets

It’s a scene Catholic Charities Director of Hunger and Relief Services Dixie Shaw has seen dozens of times now: cars lining up at 6 a.m., law enforcement called in for traffic control, hundreds, even thousands, of people waiting -- some for hours -- for a 30-pound box of free food.

Pelletier earns Madawaska Principal’s Award

Justin Pelletier of Madawaska, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Pelletier, a senior at Madawaska Middle/High School, has been selected to receive the 2021 Principal’s Award, Principal Wayne Anderson announced recently.

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.

K of C lotto winner, Feb. 15-21, 2021

The Fort Kent Knights of Columbus have announced the winner of their ongoing lotto fundraiser for the week of Feb. 15-21, 2021.

Things to do – Week of March 1, 2021

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3 FOREST ONLINE RESOURCE TOOL DEMO - with Maine Forest Service, online, 8 a.m., for landowners, loggers, foresters. FMI: forestinfo@maine.gov or 207-287-2791.

Fort Kent students will bring spelling talents to County Bee

Two Valley Rivers Middle School students will represent SAD 27 at the Aroostook County Spelling Bee.

Births at Northern Maine Medical Center – February, 2021

The following births were recorded recently at Northern Maine Medical Center.

Agencies create sexual assault support group

AMHC Sexual Assault Services, Rape and Response Services and Sexual Assault Services of Southern Maine have partnered together to create a virtual statewide support group.

Hospital, K of C partner to provide COVID-19 vaccinations

Northern Maine Medical Center (NMMC) has joined forces with the Knights of Columbus in Madawaska and Fort Kent to benefit community-wide COVID-19 vaccination efforts.

Legislation would give state recognition to Kineo Band of Maliseets

A bill to grant state recognition for a second band of Maliseets could be complicated by larger conversations around sovereignty in Maine.

Food distribution drive planned for Madawaska will likely bring long lines

Catholic Charities of Maine will host a food distribution drive at the Multi Purpose Center in Madawaska on Wednesday morning, March 3. The organization, which has been hosting distribution drives like this across the county for months, will bring 1,000 boxes of grocery staples, each weighing 30 pounds.

Maine Higher Education Foundation Scholarship awarded to Herbert

The trustees of the Maine Higher Education Assistance Foundation are pleased to announce the awarding of a scholarship for $1,000 to Searra Herbert of Caribou.

Friends of St. Francis support veteran memorial

Friends of St. Francis donated $500 to Jandreau-Connors American Legion Post 180.

UMFK professor’s works included in new CD release

University of Maine at Fort Kent professor of music and education Dr. Scott Brickman has had his compositions included in a new CD release by the music label Phasma.

Fort Kent Criminal Docket, October 2020

The following cases were heard under the Aroostook Criminal Docket at the Fort Kent Courthouse in October 2020.

3 Fort Kent Town Council candidates vie for 2 seats

Three candidates are vying for two seats on the Fort Kent Town Council. Voters will decide which of the three -- Corey Pelletier, Brandon Dayton or Andrew Caron -- will get a seat during the town’s annual election on Monday, March 22.

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