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Fort Kent firefighter barbecue sells out, will include more tickets next year

All 750 tickets to the 12th annual Fort Kent Fire Association Chicken Barbecue Fundraiser sold out well in advance of the event, held on Sunday, Sept. 13.

Madawaska Booster Club raises more than $1,100 at car wash

The Madawaska Athletics Booster Club held a car wash Saturday at the Northern Maine Medical Center Pharmacy in Madawaska to raise money for the students’ athletics at Madawaska schools.

Fish River Rural Health receives quality improvement grant

Fish River Rural Health was one of 1,318 health centers across the United States to receive quality improvement award grant monies.

United Way of Aroostook kicks off 2020 campaign with coat drive

The United Way of Aroostook will kick off its 2020 campaign on Friday, Sept. 18, by campaigning for coats.

A parent/teacher offers ideas for helping children navigate abnormal school year|

With school back in session, parents and teachers are finding creative ways to comply with school COVID-19 guidelines, while keeping their children safe and healthy.

St. John Valley Chamber of Commerce names two new board members

The St. John Valley Chamber of Commerce welcomed two new members to the Board of Directors after two members left for “personal reasons.”

American Legion Post 176 names McKenzie post commander

Leroy McKenzie is the new post commander of Smart-Soucie American Legion Post 176 in Eagle Lake.

School boards discuss SAD 27 withdrawal letter

School board members representing two of three school administrative units comprising the Valley Unified Regional Service Center met this week and discussed a letter drafted by attorneys for one of the boards indicating its intent to withdraw from the service center.

Valley native named ministry coordinator

The Diocese of Portland has named Georgette Dionne the new coordinator of children and adult ministries, a part of the diocese’s Office of Lifelong Faith Formation.

Local students named to college dean’s lists

A number of local students have earned dean’s list recognition at their respective colleges for the spring semester.

Fiddlehead Focus founder publishes book based on award-winning column

Fiddlehead Focus founder Andrew Birden has published a book based on his Maine Press Association award-winning “Macho Chef” newspaper column.

UMFK’s Rural U program launches new classes

The University of Maine at Fort Kent is excited to announce that this fall, the Rural U Early College and Concurrent Enrollment Program will start the semester with eleven new Early College Plus classes for high school students.

Six residents to receive $130,000 in grant money to replace septic systems

Five Fort Kent residents and one Frenchville resident will receive a total of $130,000 in grant money between them to help replace malfunctioning septic systems on their properties.

Bookstore to host local author on social page

Local bookseller Bogan Books will present Aroostook County author Vaughn Hardacker in conversation at 6 p.m. on Thursday Sept. 10, in a Facebook Live event on the company’s page.

Second UMFK student tests positive for COVID-19

The student is now in isolation and other students will be quarantined as a result, UMFK president Deborah Hedeen said.

MSAD 27 Board of Directors September meeting agenda

MSAD 27 Board of Directors will meet at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, at Fort Kent Community High School library and via Zoom.

Things to Do – September 9 – 15, 2020

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 9 DEER HUNTING DISCUSSION - Live online, 1-2 p.m., by Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. Topic: Scouting for your deer hunt. Visit youtube.com/watch?v=QyZ1KjWCQ3E&feature=youtu.be.

AMHC raises awareness as part of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

September is designated as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and Aroostook Mental Health Services Inc. encourages everyone to Take 5 to Save Lives!

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