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School of Forestry graduates eleven

Eleven graduates of the School of Forestry at the University of Moncton, Edmundston Campus (UMCE), received their rush of the Canadian Institute of Forestry (CIF), in a ceremony April 6 in Fredericton.

Chamber hosts UMCE business students

Thirteen students in the business administration program at the University of Moncton, Edmundston Campus (UMCE) took part in a business lunch at the Edmundston Area Chamber of Commerce on Monday, April 9.

Nursing students capture art prizes

Splendor was on view at the 11th exhibition "Words and Images," presented Wednesday, April 11, in the workshops of visual arts at the University of Moncton, Edmundston Campus (UMCE).

King Foundation grants FKFD money for rescue boat

The Fort Kent Fire Department will soon have a new rescue boat thanks to a grant from the Stephen and Tabitha King Foundation.

Community gathers to officially open new Deprey Nordic Center in Madawaska

In April of 2017, Madawaska Middle/High Physical Education Teacher Thomas Gerard happened to notice how much time the school’s Nordic skiing team wasted loading and transporting equipment from the high school

Duval receives Person of the Year at UMCE

Sandrine Duval, third-year student in the Bachelor of Individualized Studies, was named the Person of the Year at UMCE at the annual Blue and Gold student merit gala at the University of Moncton, Edmundston Campus (UMCE), held Thursday, April 5.

UMCE Edmundston announces arts awards

As part of the 50th anniversary of the Hill Gallery which will be celebrated next summer, the University of Moncton, Edmundston Campus (UMCE), and Galerie Colline will soon offer two Excellence Awards to two students of the arts at UMCE.

St. John voters elect public officials, approve $310,000 budget

Residents of St. John Plantation have elected public officials and approved an annual budget of about $310,000.

Chicken runs afoul of police, lays egg at station

Employees at the Chippy Center in Fort Kent received a visit from an unexpected guest on Thursday morning.

Mills to offer UMFK commencement address

The University of Maine at Fort Kent has announced that Dr. Dora Ann Mills will be the keynote speaker for the 136th commencement ceremony on May 12 at 1 p.m. in the UMFK Sports Center.

Snow tapers off in County, more wind expected

The St. John Valley received the heaviest snowfall during an April 4 storm in The County, though all regions are expected to see increased wind gusts throughout the day on Thursday.

Saint-Leonard, N.B. woman charged with trafficking in methamphetamine

Officers with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police arrested a 43-year-old Saint-Leonard, New Brunswick, woman after executing search warrants at her home and finding drugs on two separate occasions, according to police.

Work crews take holiday lights off town Christmas tree

Members of the Fort Kent Public Works Department used a bucket truck to reach the star atop the town Christmas tree in Monument Square on Tuesday.

Storm dumping snow in northern Aroostook, rain elsewhere

About 3-4 inches of snow already has fallen on parts of the St. John Valley with around 8 inches anticipated before the latest winter storm blows through northern Aroostook County by around midnight.

Fort Kent planning work on trail trestle, river levee

Several construction projects planned in Fort Kent this summer are aiming to fix a bridge on the Heritage Trail and improve the town’s levy system.

Allagash business owners hopeful federal grant will improve local economy

With an unemployment rate nearly five times that of Maine and an aging and declining population of just 226 year-round residents in Allagash, a group of local business owners is hoping to be awarded federal grant money to help turn the town’s sagging economy around.

Food service director generates new benefits

Co-workers describe Melanie Lagasse as a giver and go-getter. Since her hiring date of July 2018 she has initiated several programs that directly affect the welfare of children.

Albert earns antibiotic treatment certification

Northern Maine Medical Center’s leadership in antibiotic stewardship gained national recognition last year.

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