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Despite shutdown, UMaine schools in The County provide for students left behind

For the two university campuses in Aroostook County -- University of Maine at Fort Kent and University of Maine at Presque Isle -- students can rest assured that food pantries and housing will remain accessible to them

Fort Kent town meeting postponed but election is still on

The annual Fort Kent town meeting scheduled for Monday has been postponed until further notice. But the election for a new town councilor will take place as planned until 6:30 p.m.

Frenchville town closes town office, other town buildings due to COVID-19

Like many surrounding towns, Frenchville is following suit and announced its closure of the town office as well as other buildings and services.

Hospital opens clinic for respiratory symptoms

In response to the needs of our communities, and to stay ahead of the coronavirus, effective on Monday, March 23, Northern Maine Medical Center will open a respiratory symptoms clinic.

Aroostook County Jail institutes changes amidst coronavirus outbreak

In light of coronavirus concerns, the Aroostook County Jail has instituted a number of changes to its day-to-day operations.

County Faces: Marcie Barbarula of Mapleton

Marcie Barbarula has been the recreation director for the Town of Washburn for more than 20 years, spearheading countless programs to keep kids active in a department that is primarily a one-woman show.

Edmundston announces recycling suspension due to COVID-19 precautions

Following the recommendations of the Office of the New Brunswick Chief Medical Officer of Public Health, the Northwest Regional Service Commission (CSRNO) temporarily suspends the operations of its sorting and recycling centre.

Extension offers COVID-19 support for farmers

University of Maine Cooperative Extension, in partnership with the Beginning Farmer Resource Network of Maine, has developed COVID-19 Information and Support for Maine Farmers.

Essential services continue with safety protocols in Edmundston

Edmundston City Hall and all other municipal buildings closed Wednesday, March 18, and will remain closed until further notice.

Valley Unified closes schools ‘indefinitely’

The Valley Unified Educational Service Center sent out letters to families March 19, to inform them that the school closure plans discussed on March 16 would be in place “indefinitely.”

Edmundston City Council adopts changes to a few street names

Following a recommendation from the Place Names Committee, the Edmundston City Council agrees to change the names of a few streets in order to eliminate geographic ambiguities.

Edmunston councilors adopt asphalt projects for 2020

The Edmundston City Council has approved various paving projects that will take place on city streets throughout the year.

Bishop suspends Masses, offers spiritual resources

With attention to the guidance from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and upon consideration of the size of the usual congregations, Bishop Robert P. Deeley is temporarily suspending all daily and Sunday Masses and religious services throughout the Diocese of Portland (covering the entire state of Maine), effective immediately.

UMaine System to resume classes remotely, offer student rebates

Beginning Thursday, March 19, all University of Maine System employees who, based on the nature of their work, are able to work remotely are being asked to work away from campus.

Fort Kent council candidate would focus on ‘businesses, families and taxes’ if elected

Joey Ouellette was the only one of three candidates for Fort Kent Town Council who participated in a public Candidate’s Forum held Monday, March 16.

Fort Kent taking steps to protect public from coronavirus

The town of Fort Kent is taking social distancing measures to try and protect the public from coronavirus COVID-19.

School lunch heroes deliver meals, school learning packets

Valley Unified school employees prepared and delivered meals to more than 1,500 children in the three school administrative units of SAD 27, SAD 33 and Madawaska School Department on Tuesday, March 17.

From our Files – Week of March 16, 2020

50 Years Ago -- March 19, 1970 Fort Kent boys wrestle way to state crown -- Fort Kent Community High School won the high school state class B wrestling meet sponsored by the State Principals Association held Saturday, March 14 at Gardner Area High School.

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