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Valley residents visit Sanford High School

A busload of residents from the St. John Valley visited the new Sanford High School on Feb. 8 for inspiration, tips and guidance as three school administrative units in northern Aroostook consider building their own regional high school and technical center.

St. John Valley rallies to provide new Meals on Wheels van

The Meals on Wheels program has a brand new set of wheels to help deliver healthy meals and companionship to older St. John Valley residents, thanks to the efforts of a local businessman.

UMFK’s Forestry Program gets high marks in reaccreditation review

The University of Maine at Fort Kent’s Applied Forestry Management program was recently reaccredited by the Society of American Foresters, the national accrediting body.

Following three more deer accidents in a week, Caribou police issue alert

Prompted by at least a dozen deer-related vehicle accidents this winter -- three in just the last week -- Caribou police are warning motorists in the area to be vigilant.

Van Buren tops Washburn boys in D prelim

For the third time this season, the Van Buren boys proved to be too much to handle for the Washburn Beavers.

Warden Services releases video to advocate riding responsibly

The Maine Warden Service has partnered with both RAVE X Motorsports and Maine Advocates for Responsible Backcountry, or MARB, in this latest video highlighting backcountry riding concerns and the need to ride responsibly.

USDA prioritizes investments in telemedicine to address opioid crisis in rural America

Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett today announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is giving funding priority in a key grant program for applications to address opioid misuse in rural communities.

Free fishing days mark one of the busiest weekends of the year

If you’ve been looking for an excuse to head out for some fishing on the “hardwater,” this is your weekend, as a number of events are on tap, and you don’t even need a fishing license.

Delaware woman breaks neck when car hits pole in Grand Isle

A 40-year-old woman who had been reported missing from Delaware earlier this month is being treated for a broken neck at Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor after she missed a curve on Route 1 in Grand Isle early Thursday morning, according to police.

Bill to authorize coins honoring George H.W. Bush and Barbara Bush introduced by Senators Collins, King

In a bipartisan gesture of heartfelt gratitude toward both George H.W. Bush and Barbara Bush

Police report helping New Sweden man who was snowbound in home for three weeks

Officers recently used snowshoes to assist a local man they say had been snowbound in his home for three weeks.

Moose permit lottery is available online through May 15

Dreaming of the hunt of a lifetime? We are pleased to announce that the 2019 Maine moose permit lottery application process is now open.

State police arrest Patten man in connection with bank robbery

Maine State Police arrested a 59-year-old Patten man Thursday morning, two days after he allegedly robbed the East Mill Federal Credit Union.

Veterans gather to honor late Peter Miesburger

Local veterans came together on Feb. 12 at the Maine Veterans Home in Caribou to honor the life of Peter Miesburger, who died at the age of 82 on Nov. 21, 2018.

NorState donates $6,561 to Farm of Hope

NorState Federal Credit Union donated $6,561 to the Dahlgren-Skidgel Farm of Hope in Caribou on Friday, Feb. 8, which the organization will use to cover lodging for homeless veterans staying in one of the duplexes on the site.

Maine now holds the world record for simultaneous moose-calling

Last June, when thousands of people flocked to the Skowhegan Fairgrounds for the Maine moose permit lottery, many took part in an offbeat attempt to set a world record.

State accepting input on emerald ash borer, gypsy moth quarantine proposals

The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry is in the midst of taking public comments on proposals aimed at stopping the spread of two forest pests -- the gypsy moth and the emerald ash borer.

Credit union helps protect youth skiers

Acadia Federal Credit Union recently donated $500 to the Green Bean Ski Club to help purchase new helmets for Fort Kent’s Lonesome Pine Trails ski rental shop.

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