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Madawaska Police Department to gear up with body cameras

The Madawaska Police Department will soon be fully equipped with body cameras they purchased through grant funds from the Aroostook County Homeland Security Grant for Law Enforcement.

Van Buren logging company agrees to pay settlement to Maine Forest Service

Van Buren-based GR Timber Holdings LLC entered into an administrative agreement with the Maine Forest Service to settle the company’s violation of Maine’s rules and regulations governing timber harvesting.

Big Rick’s earns kudos for delivering nearly 600 pizzas to those in need

Big Rick’s Burgers and Wings in Madawaska received praise recently from state Sen. Troy Jackson for spearheading a project that has given away more than 550 pizzas to families in need in the Valley.

Friends make the most of summer break with Maine canoe trail adventure

Four young friends who met while studying engineering at Northeastern University in Boston made the most of their summer break by traveling the Northern Forest Canoe Trail.

Local power customers to see electricity bill hike

Starting July 1, Versant Power customers will see higher electricity delivery rates.

Telemedicine helps AMHC serve patients during pandemic

While community health clinics across the U.S. have report a 43 percent drop in the number of client visits during the COVID-19 pandemic, Aroostook Mental Health Services has ramped up the use of technology and increased the number of client visits by 20 percent.

Old dog, new double-fly trick

As years pass and outdoor ventures accumulate, most older sportsmen undergo a change in the personal rewards and requirements of each outing.

Paddle and cast

A spring canoe trip on the Allagash Wilderness Waterway is an exciting way to start the open water fishing season. Combining fishing and canoeing goes together like cooking bacon and eggs for breakfast.

Do you have a parent or guardian who has or had a substance use disorder? Share your story.

The Star-Herald community reporter David Marino Jr., is currently producing another installment of our Deadly Dilemma series, which examines issues concerning substance use disorder within The County.

Agency on aging schedules virtual public hearings on draft plan

The Aroostook Agency on Aging will hold public hearings next week on its 2020-2024 Area Plan on Aging draft document.

County commissioners support older citizens

During their May 19 business meeting, the Aroostook County Commissioners voted to proclaim May as Older Americans Month.

Births at Northern Light AR Gould Hospital – February and March, 2020

The following births were recently recorded at Northern Light AR Gould Hospital during February and March.

Katahdin declares dividend for the second quarter of 2020

Katahdin Bankshares Corp. (OTCQX: KTHN), parent company of Katahdin Trust Company, announced that it has declared a cash dividend of $0.1185 per share for the second quarter of 2020.

Maine Community Foundation awards 12 County nonprofits

The Aroostook County Committee of the Maine Community Foundation has awarded $71,855 in grants to 12 nonprofits serving the area.

Certified physician assistant joins Caribou hospital team

Robert Hunt, PA-C, has joined the hospitalist team at Pines Health Services.

NMCC offers free summer courses for 2020 grads

The members of Maine’s high school Class of 2020 got an early graduation gift recently: access to free summer courses at Maine’s community colleges.

MSSM alumnus leading state branch of national telehealth effort

Maine School of Science and Mathematics Class of 2020 graduate Jay Philbrick is now the state director and advocacy lead for Telehealth Access for Seniors.

Department of Transportation chooses United Airlines for Presque Isle Airport contract

One of the most controversial issues in Presque Isle’s recent history has come to a conclusion: United Airlines will continue to provide essential air service to Presque Isle International Airport for the next two years.

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