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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

AMHC Sexual Assault Services joins the National Sexual Violence Resource Center and Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault to highlight April as Sexual Assualt Awareness Month.

Wisdom Middle High School moves to remote learning due to COVID-19 case

Students attending Wisdom Middle/High School will move to a remote learning model due to a person associated with the school being diagnosed with COVID-19.

Van Buren pantry brings joy to the fight against food insecurity

St. Peter Chanel Pantry in Van Buren has seen the number of families it serves double since the pandemic from 130 at the start of 2020 to an average of 240 now.

COVID-positive person seen in public in Madawaska without a mask

Several anonymous tips to Madawaska’s health officer Kristopher Albert reported that a person who was known to have recently tested positive for COVID-19 was seen in public without a mask on.

National Weather Service urges caution throughout weekend as flooding continues

The National Weather Service in Caribou is warning County residents to stay clear of flooded areas this weekend.

Frenchville hires new town manager

Frenchville has a new town manager. David D. Cyr recently took over the role after Ryan E. Pelletier resigned from the position in March following six years of service to the town. Town Clerk Susette Zetterman has served as interim town manager.

Maine trucking company keeps things moving, even when life stands still

As COVID-19 decimated many businesses, the nation's truckers were called to deliver, with fewer amenities along the way. For at least one driver and an Aroostook company, it was all part of the job -- and how they did it snagged them a statewide honor.

St. John River pump station returns to normal operation

The main pump station at the St. John River was restored to normal operation on Saturday evening, according to a release issued by the Madawaska Pollution Control Department via the town app.

Van Buren seeks grant to replace dilapidated building with pocket park

Van Buren is seeking $100,000 in Community Development Block Grant funding to tear down several vacant and dilapidated buildings on its Main Street and fill the 1.4-acre space with a pocket park. The town held a public hearing on March 23 to introduce the project to residents.

Irving Woodlands helps County fight hunger

As a way to say thank-you for all the work County volunteers have done over the years to support the Can-Am Crown International Dog Sled Races, Irving Woodlands this week committed $30,000 to support the Aroostook County Action Program’s efforts to fight hunger.

Dispute over liened Fraser mansion kitchen equipment captures Madawaska residents’ attention

The Fraser Mansion, which has stood empty and unused for the past year and a half, might remain vacant as new owners Linda and Robert Pelletier reconsider their return to Madawaska.

Cross Lake group plans virtual meeting on watershed plan

A virtual public meeting about the Cross Lake Watershed-Based Management Plan will be held at 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 27, via Zoom, hosted by the Friends of Cross Lake.

Madawaska man celebrates 101st birthday

Watching Valier Thibeault stroll up his block on an unseasonably warm day in March, you might not guess he’s 101 years old.

Valley Unified board passes 700K budget

Members of the Valley Unified Education Service Center board on March 15 unanimously passed a proposed $730,020 operating budget for the 2021-2022 school year.

Madawaska police department has a new cruiser on the way

The board of selectmen approved Madawaska Police Department’s request to purchase a new police cruiser and retire its 2017 Ford Explorer at its March 17 meeting.

Frenchville voters choose two new selectpersons, no changes to SAD 33 board

Frenchville voters elected two new members to the Board of Selectpersons and gave their stamp of approval to incumbent members running for two SAD 33 school board seats.

Valley ambulance services break with decades of tradition to charge each other for backup coverage

If you call for an ambulance in the St. John Valley, help is on the way. But who shows up to provide that help and how much they’re paid has been a matter of contention between the towns that provide ambulance services here.

COVID-19’s toll on municipal interaction prompts St. Agatha town manager to resign

St. Agatha’s board of selectmen is looking for a town manager after the March 9 resignation of Aubrie Michaud.

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