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Three departments battle fire that destroys Allagash guide cabin

The owners of an Allagash guiding service plan to rebuild one of their log cabins destroyed in a Tuesday afternoon blaze that three St. John Valley fire departments battled together.

Fish River Bridge reopens as officials remain optimistic despite forecast for heavy rain

The Maine Department of Transportation reopened the Fish River Bridge in Fort Kent Wednesday morning as water levels receded in the Fish River.

Texan survives first winter in Maine

As winter comes to a close, I thought I would update those who were wondering how this Texas girl faired in her first winter in Northern Maine.

Officials close Fish River Bridge in Fort Kent as water rises

The Maine Department of Transportation blocked public access to the Fish River Bridge in Fort Kent Tuesday morning in response to rising water that reached the bottom of the structure and is expected to continue rising throughout the day.

Volunteers planning numerous activities for weeklong Fort Kent sesquicentennial celebration

A downtown parade, fireworks over the St. John River and a gigantic birthday cake are just a few of the events and activities members of the Fort Kent Sesquicentennial Committee are planning for a weeklong celebration of the town’s 150th anniversary.

Visit the world with Valley Rivers students

Valley Rivers Middle School students will present countries from around the world on Thursday, April 25, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Community High School/Valley Rivers Middle School gymnasium, and invite the public to join them.

Children from around Valley enjoy story hour, song and dance at St. Agatha library

Giggles and screams of excitement filled the story room at the Long Lake Public Library on April 17 as nearly a dozen children and their parents prepared to listen to a book reading during Children’s Story and Activity Hour.

Fort Kent urges residents to curb water use as rising river challenging treatment plant

Warmer temperatures and the weekend rain are still keeping residents of northern Maine and other parts of the state on high alert for spring flooding.

Madawaska treats area children to visit from Easter bunny

Children of all ages and their parents gathered at the Multi Purpose Center in Madawaska Saturday afternoon to celebrate Easter with bouncy houses, popcorn, hot chocolate, an Easter egg hunt, and a special visit from the Easter bunny.

Former logger among Fort Kent small business owners seeking to expand with grant money

Toby Saucier of Fort Kent spent three decades working in the woods before he made the move to open his own business selling and installing galvanized steel posts into the ground to support beams for homes, decking, garages, and cottages.

Residents of Aroostook watching ice jams, melting snow

Residents of Aroostook County are watching area rivers and streams as ice jams, melting ice and impending rain could lead to rising rivers and potential flooding in some areas.

Sump pumps taxing sewer system in Fort Kent

Town officials are urging people with sump pumps to remove them from the town sewer system due to issues with water cleanliness.

Two new troopers assigned to Troop F in Aroostook

Fourteen new troopers, including two who will patrol in Aroostook County, graduated on April 12 from the Maine Criminal Justice Academy in Vassalboro.

Forecast for rain, warm temps keeping Aroostook on alert for flooding

While the Aroostook River in Washburn has gone from moderate flood stage of 18.25 on Thursday to 16.74 feet Friday, a significant threat remains for low lying areas in Aroostook County this weekend as a forecast for rain combined with snowmelt may pose hazards for motorists.

UMFK Scholars’ Symposium to feature students’ achievements

The University of Maine at Fort Kent’s 10th annual Scholars’ Symposium will take place on Tuesday, April 30, and Wednesday, May 1, on the UMFK campus.

Bishop celebrates Mass of the Holy Oils in Fort Kent

Bishop Robert Deeley traveled to St. Louis Church in Fort Kent on the Wednesday of Holy Week, April 17, to celebrate the Mass of the Holy Oils with priests, deacons and parishioners from northern and eastern Maine parishes.

Snowmelt, rain, may pose ‘significant flood threat to all of Aroostook County’

Rising water levels, snowmelt, and a forecast of rain this weekend pose a “significant flood threat to all of Aroostook County,” according to Aroostook Emergency Management Agency Director Darren Woods.

Maine Elks tap Aroostook sheriff for prestigious national award

The Maine Elks Association has nominated Aroostook County Sheriff Shawn Gillen for a prestigious, national award named after a federal drug enforcement agent murdered in Mexico in 1985.

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