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Introducing the Fighting for Maine Agenda

As a fifth-generation logger working in the woods, I began my journey in politics by blocking the Canadian border to protest the injustices that Maine loggers faced at the hands of large landowners in our area.

PAWS pet of the week – Scully and Winnie

PAWS Animal Welfare Shelter presents Scully and Winnie as Pets of the Week in hopes that they will find their forever home soon. Scully and Winnie met in fostercare and have fallen in love.

Hospital receives an ‘A’ for safety

Northern Maine Medical Center (NMMC) was awarded an “A” grade in the fall 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade initiative, a national distinction recognizing NMMC’s achievements for protecting patients from harm and providing safer healthcare.

Desjardins joins national education group board

The National Association of State Boards of Education has announced the election of seven new members to its board of directors during its annual conference last month in Omaha. Fern Desjardins, a resident of St. Agatha, Maine, was elected as the board’s new state board member representative.

Special Olympians show off swimming skills, win awards during annual meet

On Friday, Nov. 8, a group of 53 athletes representing nine agencies across Aroostook County competed in the annual Special Olympics swim meet.

Telethon to benefit local heating, housing needs

The third annual telethon to assist Aroostook County citizens experiencing heating and housing hardships will take place tomorrow, Nov. 14, on local television.

Madawaska Selectmen slate special meeting Nov. 12, 2019

The Madawaska Board of Selectmen will hold a special meeting at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12, in the Town Office Council Chambers.

Dino man delivers prehistoric fun to elementary school

The Madawaska Elementary School got a special visit from the Dino Man Thursday, Nov. 7, to teach the students about dinosaurs and the solar system.

Safety First: what to do if you get pulled over

You’re driving down the road, jamming to your favorite song when you see blue lights behind you. You look down and whoopsies, you were going a little too fast. When you go to pull over, what should you do?

A Warrior-worthy sendoff for defending soccer champs

Students lined the halls at Fort Kent Community High School today where they showed their support and respect for the Warrior girls with cheers and applause as the defending Class C State Soccer Champions headed outside to board a bus to Falmouth.

Some parts of Aroostook County receive four inches of snow

Residents across southern Aroostook County saw the first snowflakes of the season fall on Thursday, as parts of the region were blanketed with several inches of snow while others received only a trace.

Far out details on space and snow

Dr. Jessica Meir, a native of Caribou, recently described the indescribable. As she was preparing for her space walk, she looked down at her boots, and waaaay down below, she saw her home planet through the darkness. To think that she actually saw it, from the vantage point of space, is truly remarkable.

Parking ordinance to take effect Nov. 15

The Madawaska Police Department is urging people to take notice of the parking ordinance from Nov. 15 until April 15.

Honoring our American heroes

It was the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, 1918, when the Allied Forces and Central Powers laid down their arms to formalize the end of the First World War.

High Five Turkey Drive returns to The County

The United Way of Aroostook will once again co-host the High Five Turkey Drive, along with Townsquare Media, just before the holiday season kicks off.

Let’s Go! recognizes sites for inspiring healthy kids

Schools, child care programs, school nutrition and out-of-school programs are encouraging healthy snacks, offering more physical activity, and swapping sugary drinks with water as part of the Let’s Go! program.

Holiday hodgepodge

As much as I cringe at the idea of impending colder weather, now that it’s kind of here I’m starting to have visions of cornucopias and evergreens. It’s nearly time to look forward to decorating and baking, twinkling lights and gatherings.

Bank employees raise $4,500 for youth camp

The Pine Tree Society recently received $4,500 from funds raised by employees of a local community bank to benefit Pine Tree Camp.

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