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Births at Cary Medical Center – April & May, 2022

The following births were recently announced at Cary Medical Center.

Madawaska Police using leads from internet to search for a missing construction trailer

A trailer full of building equipment was stolen early Thursday morning and thanks to some outsourcing on Facebook, the local police department has some leads.

SAD 27 to reintroduce music program

Music will be returning to the halls of School Administrative District 27 after eight years without the program.

Fort Kent Criminal Docket – January 2022

The following cases were heard under the Aroostook Criminal Docket at the Fort Kent Courthouse during the month of January.

From our Files – Week of June 22, 2022

50 Years Ago -- June 22, 1972 Van Buren-St. Leonard bridge construction -- The reconstruction of the bridge resumed in May of 1972. The new bridge will be 10 feet higher in the center than the original and will be four feet higher on the ends.

Fort Kent native is finalist for nutrition award

Lily Brickman of Fort Kent has been named as a finalist for the Emerging Leaders in Nutrition Science Abstract Recognition Award Program in Community and Public Health Nutrition, a program of the American Society for Nutrition (ASN) which recognizes the highest quality research presented by students and young investigators at Nutrition 2022 Live Online.

July community food box distributions

Getting food and good nutrition is something all people need to remain healthy and happy. Whether it is a meal in a dining center, one delivered to the home, or a shelf stable commodity to help extend the monthly food budget, staff at the Aroostook Agency on Aging can connect older persons or those who are disabled to a service that will help meet their needs.

K of C lotto winner, June 6-12, 2022

The Fort Kent Knights of Columbus have announced the winner of their ongoing lotto fundraiser for the previous week.

100th anniversary of the current cross site

In June, 1785, after an arduous 10 day journey up the St. John River from St. Anne, the first group of Acadian families set foot on the south shore of the St. John River on land that had been granted to them by the New Brunswick government.

NorState FCU opts to award eight scholarships instead of six

Every year, NorState Federal Credit Union sets out to award six $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors. After reading this year’s applications though, six didn’t seem like enough.

Agency on Aging offers online and in-person events in July

Staying well allows us to live better lives. Through group classes, informational sessions and events, the Aroostook Agency on Aging staff and volunteers share topics and techniques that are intended to help all people age well.

After years of discussions, Fort Kent council approves dog park

The prospect of building a dog park in Fort Kent has bounced on and off town council agendas for years, but the park is expected to become a reality this summer.

Van Buren votes largely in favor of incumbent officials

Tuesday’s election in Van Buren resulted in six incumbent officials being reinstated, with only two fresh faces joining the ranks.

County projects receive American Rescue Plan Act funds

Fifteen municipalities and nonprofits from across The County will receive a total of $2,157,808 in American Rescue Plan Act funds to support infrastructure upgrades, environmental clean-ups and business expansions.

Madawaska elects school committee members, approves school budget

Two popular Madawaska-based photographers have won seats on the town’s board of selectmen and school committee in Tuesday’s election.

From our Files – Week of June 15, 2022

50 Years Ago -- June 15, 1972 Daigle graduated from Hope -- Cecile Daigle graduated from Hope School in June of 1972 and was presented with a trophy and a scroll plaque by the staff. Her classmates baked her a cake and all the students and staff members had lunch with Cecile before she left the school.

PAWS Pet of the Week – Stella

Sweet little Stella will make your heart melt. Stella is 13 years old and doesn’t really care to be around other cats.

Births at NMMC for April-June, 2022

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

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