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Fort Kent soccer playoff games moved up due to forecast

With meteorologists from the National Weather Service forecasting wet snow for northern Maine Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, school officials have moved up game times for soccer playoffs involving the Fort Kent Warrior boys and girls.

Extension association slates annual meeting

The Aroostook County Extension Association will hold its annual meeting on Thursday, Nov. 1, at the Aroostook Shrine Club on Rt. 1 (390 Houlton Rd.) in Presque Isle.

Emera Maine prepares for more windy weather Thursday, Oct. 18

Even as crews complete efforts to reconnect more than 15,000 customers throughout northern and eastern Maine after Tuesday’s damaging winds, Emera Maine is preparing for another day of challenging weather conditions.

St. John Valley weather for Oct. 17-23, 2018

A strong cold front will move through Wednesday bringing much colder temperatures to the Valley.

PAWS presents Trixie as the pet of the week

PAWS Animal Welfare Shelter presents Trixie as the Pet of the Week in hopes that this fluffy cat will find her forever home.

UMPI hosts science lunchtime seminars

Three academic programs at the University of Maine at Presque Isle are joining forces this fall to provide the campus and community with an innovative way to explore the world of science.

UMPI hosts fall classes for working professionals

The University of Maine at Presque Isle’s Employer U program, which focuses on providing workforce development opportunities

Utility crews restore power to most of state, including Aroostook County

High winds and big gusts knocked out power to more than 65,000 people across the state Monday night into Tuesday morning, according to utility company outage maps.

Madawaska Kmart only location in Maine closing

Sears Holdings Corp. announced plans Monday to close 142 unprofitable stores across the country, including the Kmart in Madawaska, as part of its effort to restructure financially under bankruptcy proceedings.

Snowmobile grass drag racing revived in Ashland

Snowmobile grass drag races hadn’t been held in Ashland since 1995, but a pair of neighboring snowmobile clubs got together last spring to come up with a plan to change that.

Crime Stoppers seeks tips

Aroostook County Crime Stoppers continues to play an active role in bringing criminals to justice, one tip at a time.

Presque Isle symposium will address wood heat technology

The Maine Statewide Wood Energy Assistance Team and the Maine Forest Service will sponsor the first Maine Modern Wood Heat Symposium from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thurdsay, Oct. 25, at Northern Maine Community College.

Jandreau wins third straight middle school XC title

Annalise Jandreau won the Aroostook League Middle School Cross Country Championship for the third consecutive year, while the Washburn boys and Greater Houlton Christian Academy girls both captured team titles for the second year in a row during the meet held at Caribou High School Wednesday, Oct. 10.

Maine State Police Troop F Report, Sept. 24-30, 2018

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to 103 calls for service during the period of Sept. 24-30, 2018, including the following.

Aroostook drug prevention program disbanded

For five years, Diversion Alert worked to combat drug addiction and promote ways to help those dealing with addiction.

St. John Valley weather for October 10-16, 2018

A cold front will push to the coast Wednesday. Meanwhile, low pressure near the Great Lakes will lift a warm front across the Valley Wednesday night with rain increasing this evening and continuing into the overnight hours.

PAWS presents Luna as the pet of the week

PAWS Animal Welfare Shelter presents Luna as the Pet of the Week in hopes that this pretty lady will find her forever home.

Explosion at Irving Oil refinery shakes New Brunswick city

Irving Oil has confirmed that a “major incident” occurred at its refinery in Saint John, New Brunswick, where local residents reported an explosion at the facility, according to the company and media reports.

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