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Three regional health centers receive $116,000 to battle COVID-19

Three local area health centers are among 18 throughout the state to share a combined $1,083,790 to increase their capabilities to deal with the coronavirus outbreak.

County producers join food pick-up directory

Several Aroostook County agricultural producers have joined an effort by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension to offer consumers safe methods to obtain their products.

Student serves as page at Maine Senate

Megan Collin of Madawaska High School, center, and her father, Michael Collin, meet with Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, in the Maine Senate Chamber in Augusta, where Collin recently served as an honorary page.

Tractor-trailer crash damages van

A van was damaged in a crash involving a tractor-trailer truck on Main Street in Presque Isle Monday, police said.

Harris Memorial walk transitions to virtual-only event

The Spc. Dustin J. Harris Memorial Mile walk will not be held in a traditional manner this year, due to ongoing COVID-19 concerns.

State opens waters to free inland fishing

Governor Janet Mills on Friday, March 20, directed Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Commissioner Judy Camuso to open all inland waters for fishing and to waive the requirement that anglers need a recreational fishing license to fish the inland waters of Maine.

Despite shutdown, UMaine schools in The County provide for students left behind

For the two university campuses in Aroostook County -- University of Maine at Fort Kent and University of Maine at Presque Isle -- students can rest assured that food pantries and housing will remain accessible to them

Aroostook County Jail institutes changes amidst coronavirus outbreak

In light of coronavirus concerns, the Aroostook County Jail has instituted a number of changes to its day-to-day operations.

County Faces: Marcie Barbarula of Mapleton

Marcie Barbarula has been the recreation director for the Town of Washburn for more than 20 years, spearheading countless programs to keep kids active in a department that is primarily a one-woman show.

Extension offers COVID-19 support for farmers

University of Maine Cooperative Extension, in partnership with the Beginning Farmer Resource Network of Maine, has developed COVID-19 Information and Support for Maine Farmers.

Bishop suspends Masses, offers spiritual resources

With attention to the guidance from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and upon consideration of the size of the usual congregations, Bishop Robert P. Deeley is temporarily suspending all daily and Sunday Masses and religious services throughout the Diocese of Portland (covering the entire state of Maine), effective immediately.

UMaine System to resume classes remotely, offer student rebates

Beginning Thursday, March 19, all University of Maine System employees who, based on the nature of their work, are able to work remotely are being asked to work away from campus.

School lunch heroes deliver meals, school learning packets

Valley Unified school employees prepared and delivered meals to more than 1,500 children in the three school administrative units of SAD 27, SAD 33 and Madawaska School Department on Tuesday, March 17.

Company urges youth groups to seek funds

A cellular service carrier has invited youth groups to earn support for their causes.

Bureau of Veterans’ Services plans moose hunt lottery for disabled vets

The Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services is accepting applications for the 2020 Disabled Veterans Controlled Moose Hunt held in Aroostook County.

As COVID-19 begins to spread in Maine, The County is taking precautions

As the number of cases of COVID-19 increase in New England, institutions, cities, towns and schools are taking new precautions to prevent or contain spread of the virus.

MDOT officials share details with public about Madawaska’s International Bridge project

The Maine Department of Transportation held an open house Thursday night, March 12, to share details about the Madawaska International Bridge project.

United Way suspends free tax preparation services

As part of the Aroostook CA$H Coalition, United Way of Aroostook is sorry to announce it has suspended its free tax prep services until further notice due to the COVID-19 virus. Services in their Houlton, Presque Isle, and Fort Kent sites are affected.

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