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The top business stories of 2019 in northern Aroostook

The following is the second of two articles highlighting some of the top business stories from 2019. This article highlights events from July to December.

Snowmobile Trail Report for Jan. 2, 2020

Everyone had their fingers crossed for a big dumping of snow on New Year’s Eve and unfortunately it wasn’t as much as we wanted. Certain places received almost a foot and others only a few inches. In true County fashion clubs are doing what they can with what we have.

Why would good people want to serve?

The focus of this letter is to address the slanderous, malicious, mean-spirited and unfounded attacks on two individuals at the town hall, Mr. Gary Picard and Ms. Dana Gendreau.

A New Year’s Eve message

As snow falls on New Year's Eve day, Doc's Place in Madawaska -- next to the American Legion -- reminds others to "designate if you celebrate" this New Year's holiday and all year round.

Education students visit Saint-Jacques school

For the 10th consecutive year, students of the course Learning and Teaching at the University of Moncton, Edmundston Campus (UMCE), experienced a lesson with students from the Saint-Jacques school.

Nursing students share knowledge in community health outreach

Students in the Science Sector nursing program at the University of Moncton, Edmundston campus, shared their knowledge by performing a health promotion activity.

Edmundston students earn certificates in Canadian Life course

Thirty students and international school students recently received their certificates of continuing education from the University of Moncton, Edmundston Campus (UMCE), after passing the 13th series of introductory courses in Canadian life.

Credit unions, ACAP tackle hunger in ‘Souper Bowl’

Members of the Aroostook Chapter of Maine Credit Unions are facing off in the “Souper Bowl of Caring” to help stock local community cupboards and some food pantries throughout region to keep people fed this winter.

St. John Valley Sports in Review 2019 (Part 2)

The following is the second of two articles highlighting some of the top sports stories from 2019. This article highlights events from July to December.

The top news stories of 2019 in northern Aroostook

The following is the second of two articles highlighting some of the top news stories from 2019. This article highlights events from July through December.

New nursing home law is good for The County

With an ever-increasing aging population, more and more folks are relying on the care provided by nursing homes. But Maine is not prepared for it.

Ending the decade with working class wins

As 2019 comes to a close, I wanted to take a moment to reflect upon this past year, or better yet, this past decade.

Fort Kent’s Jaren Hartt wrestles to first at tournament

Two Fort Kent athletes placed in the MCI Husky Winter Classic wrestling tournament on Saturday.

UMPI gets high marks in Washington Monthly rankings

The University of Maine at Presque Isle received high marks in college rankings released by Washington Monthly magazine in August and first publicized by the university last week.

K of C lotto winner, Dec. 16-22, 2019

The Fort Kent Knights of Columbus has announced the winner of its ongoing lotto fundraiser for the week of Dec. 16-22, 2019.

Aroostook Aspirations Initiative grant will help young students in workforce

Earlier this month, Bangor Savings Bank announced it had donated nearly $180,000 in grants to nonprofits across Maine, including the Presque Isle-based Aroostook Aspirations Initiative.

Students use Rubik’s Cubes to create Warrior mascot image in Fort Kent

Valley Rivers Middle School students enhanced their STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) skills through a fun project utilizing a popular 1980s puzzle toy -- the Rubik’s Cube.

Correcting Valley Unified misinformation

There were several statements made in that article which need to be addressed so that the public has factual information.

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