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Two join Aroostook Agency on Aging Community Services team

There have been two recent additions to the Community Services arm of the Aroostook Agency on Aging. Rick Bragg, manager of community outreach and education, and Kimberly James, Medicare education coordinator, will report to Judy Anderson, director of community and volunteer services.

Cooking class organizers hope to create kitchen connections

The Aroostook Agency on Aging, in partnership with several like-minded organizations, will launch “Flavor of Aroostook – Cooking to Connect,” a new series of hands-on cooking classes later this month.

United Way of Aroostook funding applications available

Jon Gulliver, president of the United Way of Aroostook Board of Directors, and Sarah Duncan, executive director, have announced the application for United Way of Aroostook funding for 2022-23 is now available.

Fort Kent councilors approve funding for new excavator

Employees with the Fort Kent Public Works Department will have a safer work environment and provide more efficient services once they acquire a new excavator the town councilors unanimously approved during their Monday, Jan. 10, meeting.

Your change helps change lives at NorState FCU

The past couple of years certainly have brought upon new challenges, but the spirit of community and generosity continues to be an essential part of NorState Federal Credit Union’s daily activities.

Fort Kent emergency service adds new ambulance to fleet

Ambulance Service Inc., based in Fort Kent, recently added a new ambulance to its fleet.

Valley Unified board considers reducing 25-year partnership between school districts

The Valley Unified Board of Directors discussed its governance structure Wednesday evening and whether to reduce how long the three St. John Valley educational partners must remain in the group they formed four years ago.

Snowmobile Trail Report – Jan. 12, 2022

Reports from clubs are that the fields in places are still a little thin but every flake is helping. Reminder that it is highly recommended that you do stay on the marked trails.

K of C lotto winner, Dec. 27, 2021 – Jan. 2, 2022

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

PAWS Pet of the Week – Mummy

PAWS says Mummy hasn’t had the easiest start at life, but luckily she and her four kittens were taken in before the cold set in. They were unsocialized and frightened, but PAWS never gave up.

UMFK Alumni Association Board is accepting nominations for ‘Outstanding Alumni’ award

Each year the University of Maine at Fort Kent Alumni Association recognizes an UMFK alumni for their outstanding character, professional achievement, distinguished leadership, service to UMFK, and service to the community.

Madawaska Paradis Shop and Save closing early for the rest of the week

Shoppers at Madawaska’s Paradis’ Shop and Save will have to plan to get their groceries early this week as the store reduces its hours.

Winter in Maine brings visitors — birds and people alike

Many species of birds fly south for the season, but some bird watchers fly north to see Maine’s winter avifauna.

Dr. Levesque Elementary School proves learning is more than just a building

The first half of the school year is in the books for staff and students of Dr. Levesque Elementary School, and a new makeshift learning environment to replace their burned building has proven that what makes the school successful is more about people than concrete.

Valley communities combine efforts to build veterans memorial

Three St. John Valley communities are working together to build a veterans memorial and are seeking donations from the public to help make it happen.

Hospital welcomes first baby of 2022

Northern Maine Medical Center welcomed the first baby of the New Year on Jan. 2, 2022.

Hospital employees pay holiday tradition forward

Sharing and caring are long-standing traditions at Northern Maine Medical Center, and this year, a group of employees decided to pay another NMMC tradition forward by sharing what the hospital gave to them in an extra caring way.

PAWS Pet of the Week – Smokey

Smokey is 14 and just recently lost his owner to illness. He’s not used to the shelter life, so he was quite withdrawn when he first came to PAWS. He is certainly missing his home and lifelong friend.

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