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New wireless Internet service available in Fort Kent

Internet users in Fort Kent have a new high-speed wireless option as Redzone Wireless has expanded services to include the town.

Aroostook EMA cancels full-scale exercise Aug. 24 in Fort Kent

Aroostook EMA (AKEMA) announced Wednesday, Aug. 21, the due to unforeseen circumstances they have canceled the full-scale exercise in the area of the University of Maine at Fort Kent on Saturday, Aug. 24.

AREA to meet in Presque Isle

The Aroostook Retired Educators' Association will meet at 111 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 27 at the Presque Isle Inn and Convention Center.

Golf Scramble raises $2,000 for Fort Kent golf

Twelve teams participated in a four-person Golf Scramble at Fort Kent Golf Club Saturday, Aug. 10, to help raise funds for the Fort Kent Community High School-Valley Rivers Middle School Athletic Booster Club.

Acadian Festival attracts thousands to Madawaska

Thousands of people from near and far gathered in Madawaska to enjoy the multitude of festivities the 42nd annual Acadian Festival and Madawaska’s 150th Anniversary had to offer over the weekend of Aug. 15-18.

Police investigating after bag of meth found on toy shelf in Madawaska store

A Madawaska store employee notified police on Sunday after finding a suspicious bag on a shelf in the toy aisle of the store. The bag contained a crystalline substance which police determined through testing to be methamphetamine hydrochloride, a drug commonly referred to as “meth.”

PAWS Pet of the Week — Ginny – Fiddlehead Focus

PAWS Animal Welfare Shelter presents Ginny as the Pet of the Week. Ginny is a very pretty female who has a friendly disposition. She is approximately 12 years old, and is very loving.

Authorities are offering a $2,000 reward for information on the Castle Hill double homicide

CASTLE HILL — Authorities are offering a $2,000 reward for information on anyone who might have been involved in the double homicide case that took place in Castle Hill on Aug.

Quilting attracts the young at the quilt show

The Acadian Quilters chapter of the Pine Tree Quilters Guild showcased quilts made by people from all over the Valley, and even had a special guest quilter at the Quilt Show held inside Daigle’s Furniture and Appliance during the Acadian Festival.

Watermelon eating contest, Acadian Festival attract families from down state

More than 40 people turned out for the 14th annual watermelon eating contest sponsored by Paradis Shop ‘n Save in Madawaska during the Acadian Festival Friday morning, making it the biggest year for the competition so far.

From Our Files – Week of August 14, 2019

Gerard Michaud, proprietor of Rite-Way Cleaners in Madawaska, learned that Rite-Way has been admitted as a member of the National Institute of Drycleaning.

Births at Northern Maine Medical Center -July & August, 2019

The following births were announced recently at Northern Maine Medical Center.

High View receives award of excellence

High View Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Madawaska Maine, was presented with the 2019 Maine Health Care Association Workers' Compensation Fund “Excellence in Safety” Award on Aug. 6.

Tintamarre adds a bang to Acadian Day

Acadian Day kicked off the Acadian Festival Thursday with a special Mass, traditional Acadian chicken stew and ployes, live entertainment, and the traditional Tintamarre Parade.

The other side of the story

To the editor: Below are some of the comments Mr. Chasse mentioned in his latest letter to the Times, Aug. 7, 2019, “Christianity takes a turn.”

Senior picnic is a 16-year tradition at Acadian Festival

Seniors, their families, and community members turned out for the senior picnic during the Acadian Festival on Friday.

No arrests made yet in Castle Hill double homicide, investigation to continue through the weekend, authorities say

The investigation into the deaths of two Castle Hill men will continue through the weekend, Stephen McCausland of the Maine Department of Public Safety said Friday.

Maine’ly Meat ‘n Potatoes is more than a food truck to Dionne family

On any Thursday or Sunday at Music in the Park, either in Grand Isle or Madawaska, you will find a small white food trailer with a line of people that extends across the park. It’s the locally famous Maine-ly Meat ‘n Potatoes food truck.

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