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Local power customers to see electricity bill hike

Starting July 1, Versant Power customers will see higher electricity delivery rates.

Don Chasse chairs his last Board of Selectmen meeting

His term was set to expire July 2021.

Radio group plans virtual Field Day

The members of the Aroostook Amateur Radio Association are taking their annual Field Day exercise to the virtual platform.

Councilors discuss farmers market potential, approve funding for new river gauge

The Fort Kent Town Council discussed options for attracting a farmers market to the town on Monday.

GSA to purchase a tax-acquired property in Madawaska

The Board of Selectmen accepted a bid during its June 18 meeting from the General Service Administration for $10,000 to purchase tax-acquired property from the town.

Elder Abuse Awareness Day recognized in Madawaska

June 15 marked Elder Abuse Awareness Day, and Madawaska was not left out of the awareness celebrations.

Mizpah cancels Walk Around the Pond and plans to hold raffle instead

This year, however, Mizpah faced off with the COVID-19 quarantine and decided early on to call off the yearly event that is known to bring peace and solace to many every year.

Fort Kent voters pass 2020 budget with slight increase

Fort Kent voters passed a 2020 budget on Monday that showed a slight increase over last year during their annual town meeting.

Madawaska School Department approves $7.8 million budget with no increase to taxpayers

The Madawaska School Department approved a $7.8 million budget, which officials said will not bring an increase to local taxpayers.

Telemedicine helps AMHC serve patients during pandemic

While community health clinics across the U.S. have report a 43 percent drop in the number of client visits during the COVID-19 pandemic, Aroostook Mental Health Services has ramped up the use of technology and increased the number of client visits by 20 percent.

Families go on parade to visit Borderview residents

Borderview Rehab Center in Van Buren held a “social distancing parade” for families on their grounds on Saturday, June 13.

Fort Kent annual town meeting scheduled for June 22

The Fort Kent annual town meeting, postponed in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, has been rescheduled for Monday, June 22.

Volunteer joins Van Buren project

Chelsea Ouellette, a sophomore majoring in occupational therapy at Husson University, has accepted a position as the VISTA summer associate with the Van Buren Resiliency Project, a fully volunteer non-profit agency that was formed in 2019.

Old dog, new double-fly trick

As years pass and outdoor ventures accumulate, most older sportsmen undergo a change in the personal rewards and requirements of each outing.

Firefighters fight residential blaze in downtown Fort Kent

More than 20 volunteer firefighters from the Fort Kent Fire Department responded shortly after 4:30 p.m. to the home at 35 Hall St. The department responded with three fire engines, the tower ladder and the heavy rescue truck.

Wisdom graduates walk across the silver screen

The Wisdom Pioneers took over the Skylite Drive-in Tuesday night to put on the show of a lifetime: the Wisdom Class of 2020 graduation movie.

Scout Troop honors Flag Day with retirement ceremony

Boy Scout Troop 189 honored Flag Day, June 14, with a Flag Retirement Ceremony on the lawn of the Fort Kent Blockhouse. The Scouts retired 16 flags and recognized 14 veterans who died in 2019 from the Greater Fort Kent area.

K of C lotto winner, June 1-7, 2020

The Fort Kent Knights of Columbus has announced the winner of its ongoing lotto fundraiser for the week of June 1-7, 2020.

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