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Social distancing can have dire consequences for domestic violence victims

Officials at the Hope and Justice Project have been balancing the need to protect the general public with their evolving concerns about clients who might be facing extreme isolation.

Aroostook County Sheriff’s Office says suspects are falsely claiming to have COVID-19

On Friday, Aroostook County Sheriff Shawn Gillen said law enforcement agencies across The County were battling a disturbing new trend -- suspects falsely claiming they have COVID-19.

NMCC classes transition to online, campus limits number of staff members onsite

Northern Maine Community College is transitioning much of its coursework to online learning due to increased efforts to limit the spread of COVID-19.

Agency on Aging warns senior citizens of COVID-19-related phone, internet scams

With fears of COVID-19 on the rise, there has also been an increase in medical-related scams targeting senior citizens, who are among the people most vulnerable to infection.

Fort Kent Municipal Building temporarily closed to public

The Fort Kent Municipal Building will be closed to the public until Wednesday, April 8, or until further notice.

Fifth-grade student engineers help local soap-making business

A team of three fifth-grade girls came in second place at the 2020 Maine 3D Printing Challenge and Expo for their creative project in making soap screens to help a local business owner in the community.

Three regional health centers receive $116,000 to battle COVID-19

Three local area health centers are among 18 throughout the state to share a combined $1,083,790 to increase their capabilities to deal with the coronavirus outbreak.

County producers join food pick-up directory

Several Aroostook County agricultural producers have joined an effort by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension to offer consumers safe methods to obtain their products.

Student serves as page at Maine Senate

Megan Collin of Madawaska High School, center, and her father, Michael Collin, meet with Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, in the Maine Senate Chamber in Augusta, where Collin recently served as an honorary page.

County Faces: Warren and Joan Harvey of Fort Kent

The couple that plays together also brings much happiness to others, in the case of Warren and Joan Harvey.

Camera-friendly deer pose for photo in Allagash

A group of deer in Allagash appeared to take a break from basking in the sun atop some northern Maine snow with the sole intention of posing for a photo op on Sunday.

Joey Ouellette wins Fort Kent council seat

Joey Ouellette said he is eager to get back to the business of serving Fort Kent now that he has been elected to a three-year seat on the town council.

From our Files – Week of March 25, 2020

Mr. and Mrs. Jos Bolduc of Van Buren, who have such a successful venture of their Borderview Home for the elderly, are considering expanding their business by buying the dormitory belonging to the Daughters of Wisdom in St. Agatha, and turning it into a home for senior citizens. Sylvio Michaud, director of the St. John Valley Development Corporation, introduced Bolduc to St. Agatha residents and explained the possibilities of such a venture.

Births at NMMC, March 2020

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

Higher Education Assistance Foundation awards scholarship

The trustees of the Maine Higher Education Assistance Foundation (MeHEAF) are pleased to announce the awarding of a scholarship for $1,000 to Megan Blanchette of New Canada.

Big Rick’s Burgers and Wings finds unique way to treat tourists

Big Rick’s Burgers and Wings went above and beyond to accommodate some out-of-town snowmobilers who wanted to eat and enjoy their meal.

Tractor-trailer crash damages van

A van was damaged in a crash involving a tractor-trailer truck on Main Street in Presque Isle Monday, police said.

Harris Memorial walk transitions to virtual-only event

The Spc. Dustin J. Harris Memorial Mile walk will not be held in a traditional manner this year, due to ongoing COVID-19 concerns.

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