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Close contacts of Forest Hill employee who tested positive for COVID-19 test negative for the virus

Those who were in close contact with a Forest Hill employee who tested positive for COVID-19 have tested negative for the virus.

Fort Kent nursing home employee tests positive for COVID-19

An employee of Forest Hill Long Term Care and Skilled Nursing in Fort Kent has tested positive for COVID-19, according to a press release Northern Maine Medical Center Communications Director Sue Devoe issued on Tuesday afternoon.

Fort Kent rings in fall season with Scarecrow Festival 2020

It wasn’t a typical Scarecrow Festival celebration due to COVID-19, but Greater Fort Kent Area Chamber of Commerce last week hosted an abbreviated version of the community-wide, event which maintained the spirit of the fall season.

Fish River Rural Health receives quality improvement grant

Fish River Rural Health was one of 1,318 health centers across the United States to receive quality improvement award grant monies.

A parent/teacher offers ideas for helping children navigate abnormal school year|

With school back in session, parents and teachers are finding creative ways to comply with school COVID-19 guidelines, while keeping their children safe and healthy.

School boards discuss SAD 27 withdrawal letter

School board members representing two of three school administrative units comprising the Valley Unified Regional Service Center met this week and discussed a letter drafted by attorneys for one of the boards indicating its intent to withdraw from the service center.

Six residents to receive $130,000 in grant money to replace septic systems

Five Fort Kent residents and one Frenchville resident will receive a total of $130,000 in grant money between them to help replace malfunctioning septic systems on their properties.

Railroad reconstruction to cause road closure in Wallagrass

The Maine Department of Transportation will be reconstructing the Soldier Pond railroad crossing Sept. 15 and 16. As a result, the entry of Soldier Pond Road from Aroostook Road will be closed.

Eagle Lake accepting nominations to fill board seat

The town of Eagle Lake is looking to fill a vacancy on its Board of Selectmen after one of its members stepped down to become the deputy clerk.

Northern Aroostook Regional Airport to receive $3.3 million in federal funding

Northern Aroostook Regional Airport in Frenchville will receive $3,300,000 to construct a taxiway and reconstruct an aircraft parking apron.

Van Buren Resiliency Project wants to use new grant to help community

The Van Buren Resiliency Project and the town of Van Buren were awarded $41,145 in grant funds in August to design a program to address local issues associated with adverse childhood experiences (ACEs).

Frenchville house and workshop destroyed by fire

A Frenchville house and workshop are a total loss but firefighters managed to contain a Saturday afternoon fire and prevent it from spreading to nearby structures on Main Street in the town.

St. Agatha DEP violations resolved

The Maine Department of Environmental Protection released its July report in which the group states that the violations in St. Agatha were resolved and the case has been closed.

MDOT road work on hold in Frenchville

A Maine Department of Transportation road project in Frenchville has paused due to concrete fabrication delays.

Teacher counters pandemic ‘distancing’ by swimming across Eagle Lake 20 times

When it comes to the age old question, "What did you do during summer vacation?" Fort Kent educator Robert Daigle may very well have a more interesting response than many of his students.

Van Buren District School reports successful first week of classes

With safety in mind and staff glad to return to work, Van Buren District School reported a successful first week of classes during the age of COVID-19.

Madawaska Girl Scout brings comfort to trails to earn Silver Award

Thanks to an enterprising Girl Scout, Farm Brook Trails now offer a comfortable place to rest or adjust gear along the way.

Van Buren District School reports successful first week of classes

With safety in mind and staff glad to return to work, Van Buren District School reported a successful first week of classes during the age of COVID-19.

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