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Working together to lessen risk

The use of these masks would help by preventing asymptomatic carriers of the virus from spreading infected droplets as easily and would protect everyone.

Potato Board’s Young Farmer nod goes to Caribou brothers

The Maine Potato Board directors have announced that a trio of Caribou brothers have been selected as the 2020 Young Farmer of the Year.

Cellular company offers phone cleaning tips

Recent studies have found that coronaviruses can possibly last on surfaces, such as metal, glass or plastic, for up to nine days.

Community coronavirus updates

Visit our websites, thecounty.me, fiddleheadfocus.com and bangordailynews.com, for continually updated information about coronavirus in The County and in Maine.

Credit union supports essential workers with acts of kindness

NorState Federal Credit Union’s management team during a regular morning briefing session decided that doing good for others during this time of crisis needed to extend past the usual day-to-day business of serving members.

ACAP offers virtual workforce workshops

The Aroostook County Action Program’s workforce staff will offer a series of virtual workshops starting Thursday, April 9.

County strong: How Aroostook residents are navigating the pandemic

How are County people coping in this altered reality? What inspires them to keep going? And what do they see on the other side of this crisis? Several residents shared some of their observations via Facebook.

Safety First: Carbon monoxide alarms

The Madawaska Fire Department receives and responds to multiple calls a year concerning CO alarms. Many times it is due to the detectors being expired.

Social distancing forces Aroostook teachers to be creative during uncertain times

With schools in Aroostook County closed in an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19, teachers have adapted quickly to online learning tools as a means of communicating with and engaging students.

Teen Leadership Camp extends UMFK contract

Aroostook Teen Leadership Camp has extended its contract with the University of Maine at Fort Kent through 2024.

Houlton Regional Hospital confirms first County case of coronavirus

After managing to hold out for weeks since the World Health Organization first declared the novel coronavirus COVID-19 to be a global pandemic, the virus has finally been confirmed in Aroostook County.

Aroostook County Sheriff answers questions on stay-at-home order

There’s a lot of gray area in how the governor’s edict will be enforced and what is allowed, so we asked Aroostook County Sheriff Shawn Gillen for clarification on the subject.

Education will be first priority for police as they enforce new Mills order

Local law enforcement officials want to reassure the public that while they are ready to enforce Gov. Janet Mills’ stay-at-home order, residents should not expect a police state.

County stores come up with ways to satisfy customers’ needs under Mills mandate

Starting Thursday, business owners must regulate how many shoppers are allowed inside their stores in an effort to promote greater social distancing in an effort to stop the spread of the coronavirus.

County Faces: Madeline Wilcox of Mars Hill

Madeline Wilcox of Mars Hill is no stranger to being part of a large Aroostook County family.

Portland Diocese announces directives for Holy Week and Easter

The Diocese of Portland has informed Maine parishes of the protocols that will be in place for the celebration of the liturgies of Holy Week and Easter.

From our Files – Week of April 1, 2020

50 Years Ago -- April 2, 1970 Salutatorian -- Robert Corriveau, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Corriveau of Keegan, has been named salutatorian of the 1970 graduating class of the University of Maine at Orono and will participate in commencement exercises with valedictorian Roger Hanscom of Brewer.

Coronavirus community updates

These are some of the latest updates we’ve received regarding events and schedules changed due to coronavirus precautions.

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