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Madawaska selectmen approve $11,500 stimulus project for businesses

The Madawaska Board of Selectmen approved a $11,500 stimulus concept that would allow payouts to qualifying businesses in the Madawaska and St. David area.

Restaurant gives out more than 340 pizzas funded by donations

Big Rick’s Burgers and Wings has delivered more than 340 free pizzas to Madawaska-area residents thanks to donations from people across the state.

Aroostook County Sheriff answers questions on stay-at-home order

There’s a lot of gray area in how the governor’s edict will be enforced and what is allowed, so we asked Aroostook County Sheriff Shawn Gillen for clarification on the subject.

Education will be first priority for police as they enforce new Mills order

Local law enforcement officials want to reassure the public that while they are ready to enforce Gov. Janet Mills’ stay-at-home order, residents should not expect a police state.

County stores come up with ways to satisfy customers’ needs under Mills mandate

Starting Thursday, business owners must regulate how many shoppers are allowed inside their stores in an effort to promote greater social distancing in an effort to stop the spread of the coronavirus.

Frenchville closes several roads to heavy loads

The town of Frenchville has closed several town roads to heavy loads until further notice.

Pet groomer seeks grant to expand business, bring dog park to area

Business is so good at Tyra’s Pooch Parlor that owner Tyra Michaud is seeking a Micro Enterprise Grant from the Community Development Block Grant Program.

St. Joseph’s residents spread hope with rainbow window paintings

The rainbows are meant to spread hope and cheer amid the coronavirus outbreak that has the nation and world exercising social distancing measures to thwart its spread.

United airline cuts local flights

Officials with the City of Presque Isle announced that United Airlines has reduced its service in all areas, including at the Presque Isle International Airport.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.”

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.

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