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Volunteers improve Fort Kent airport, Fish River Falls attraction

The Fort Kent Municipal Airport and nearby Fish River Falls tourist area have undergone improvements due to the efforts of two local volunteer groups.

Close contacts of Forest Hill employee who tested positive for COVID-19 test negative for the virus

Those who were in close contact with a Forest Hill employee who tested positive for COVID-19 have tested negative for the virus.

Fort Kent nursing home employee tests positive for COVID-19

An employee of Forest Hill Long Term Care and Skilled Nursing in Fort Kent has tested positive for COVID-19, according to a press release Northern Maine Medical Center Communications Director Sue Devoe issued on Tuesday afternoon.

State to collect unused pesticides in October

Thanks to a project sponsored by the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry's Board of Pesticides Control and the Maine Department of Environmental Protection, Mainers can dispose of unusable and unwanted pesticides for free in October.

AMHC raises awareness as part of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

September is designated as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and Aroostook Mental Health Services Inc. encourages everyone to Take 5 to Save Lives!

County universities prepare for Fall 2020 ‘Safe Return’ to campus

Students who attend the University of Maine at Fort Kent and University of Maine at Presque Isle will be expected to abide by safety protocols implemented in the plan, including social distancing and wearing protective face coverings to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Practitioner joins Van Buren staff

Pines Health Services has announced that Aroostook County native Lindsey Desrosier, FNP-C, has joined Pines Health Services.

Drought spreads to remaining parts of Aroostook County as the crown goes into week seven

The Crown of Maine is in a D2 -- or severe -- drought status for the seventh week in a row.

Madawaska Town Office possibly exposed to COVID-19

The Madawaska Town Office closed Thursday as a post made by Selectman Laurie Gagnon attributed the closure to possible COVID-19 exposure.

Darkness visible

Uh-oh. It's getting darker. Earlier. I seem to forget about this inevitable and inexorable development every August, but in the days of high summer, encroaching darkness is far from a person's mind.

NMCC receives $295,000 to help students succeed

The U.S. Department of Education announced that Northern Maine Community College will receive a federal TRIO/Student Support Services grant of $294,722 to help more students succeed in and graduate from college.

Hospital announces nursing promotions

Cary Medical Center has announced several promotions in its nursing division. The moves are part of a restructuring in nursing after the recent appointment of Jen Plant as chief nursing officer.

Caribou car dealer arrested for OUI after crashing limited edition pick-up

A Caribou car dealer was arrested and charged with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence on Saturday after police were called to Lakeshore Road for a three-vehicle accident.

Parts of Aroostook enter fifth week of severe drought status

The Crown of Maine is in a D2 -- or severe -- drought status for the fifth week in a row.

Drought status still ‘severe’ in the Valley

The Crown of Maine remains in a D2 -- or severe -- drought status going into the third week in a row, while the northeastern part of The County received a bit of relief.

NMCC releases fall instruction framework

The Northern Maine Community College staff is making plans to ensure a safe and productive start to the upcoming fall semester, which will begin as planned on Aug. 31.

Cary announces new chief nursing officer

Jennifer N. Plant, RN, OCN, a Fort Kent native who has been with Cary Medical Center since 2001, has been named the hospital’s new chief nursing officer, a position which took effect June 1.

Department of Labor extends job search requirements to Aug. 9

The Maine Department of Labor has extended the date when unemployed Mainers who are permanently separated from their employer must start searching for work to Aug. 9.

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