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Collins’ bill aims to prevent quagmire that threatened UMPI’s TRIO program

Legislation co-sponsored by U.S. Sen. Susan Collins and recently passed in the Senate would ensure that minor technical errors do not stop colleges and universities from accessing grants for the TRIO programs that serve low-income and first-generation students.

Toys for Tots gains new County leader

The Meo Bosse Detachment 1414 Marine Corps League has named an Iraq War veteran to serve as the new coordinator for the Northern Aroostook Toys for Tots program.

County, N.B. teams hit links for cancer patients

Caring Area Neighbors for Cancer Education and Recovery (C-A-N-C-E-R) held its 20th annual golf tournament on Saturday, June 22, at the Presque Isle Country Club.

People came from across New England to enjoy Arootsakoostik 2019

Despite a few early afternoon downpours, roughly 450 people came from across New England to attend the 12th Arootsakoostik Music Festival held Saturday, July 6, at Thomas Park in New Sweden.

Upper St. John Valley Senior Ladies Golf

Results for the Upper St. John Valley Senior Ladies Golf at Aroostook Valley Country Club from June 26 were as follows.

Southern Aroostook Agricultural Museum Hosts Aroostook Retired Educators

Laughter, hugs and smiling faces filled the Southern Aroostook Agricultural Museum on Tuesday, June 25, when retired teachers from the north to the south of Aroostook County gathered for the first of four summer meetings.

From Our Files – July 3, 2019

Director Don Arnold reported some 900 persons used the swimming pool on opening day last Thursday.

Bank recognizes employees for combined 290 years of service

Katahdin Trust recently held a company-wide employee appreciation event, which included recognition of those achieving milestone years of service.

Murphy loves a do-it-yourselfer

If you ever doubt whether Murphy’s Law is a real thing, just plan a simple weekend project. Then you’ll see what the gods of Murphydom really think of us poor humans.

Mon 5 Cents

The traditional tale of Petit Jean, as told to me by Mr. Thadée Lausier of Grand Isle in the 1970s when I worked summers for Prof. Roger Paradis at UMFK, is 2,500 words long.

NMCC to raffle year’s free tuition

One lucky student enrolled at Northern Maine Community College during the upcoming academic year (2019-20) will win free tuition thanks to a fundraiser by the NMCC Alumni & Friends Organization and the generosity of the college.

Fort Fairfield Housing Authority to continue senior home modification program

The Housing Authority of Fort Fairfield has received $75,000 from MaineHousing to help Aroostook County residents who are 55 or older or who have disabilities stay in their homes longer.

United Way to administer emergency food and shelter grant

United Way of Aroostook has been selected to administer a $32,774 grant from the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program that will provide additional resources to local organizations that meet these basic needs.

Community High School lists honor students

Community High School in Fort Kent has released the fourth-quarter honor roll for the 2018-19 school year.

Maine State Police Troop F Report, June 3-9, 2019

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to 142 calls for service during the period of June 3-9, including the following.

Madawaska native earns doctorate in optometry

Dr. Victoria L. Gagnon received her doctor of optometry degree in May 2019 and graduated Salutatorian in her optometric class at the New England College of Optometry.

Valley Unified divided on sites, decides to narrow down to 11

After heated discussions over a motion to eliminate a majority of proposed sites on the basis of proximity to either Madawaska or Fort Kent, Valley Unified Site Selection Committee members voted down the motion, and reached a consensus to narrow down the options to 11 sites.

Arootsakoostik music festival to return this weekend

The Arootsakoostik Music Festival will return to Thomas Park in New Sweden on Saturday, July 6, and is slated to feature music from 10 different acts.

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