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Like him or not there is no denying John Martin’s political legacy

Maine’s longest serving legislator, Martin was first elected to the Maine House of Representatives in 1964 when he was 23.

District weighs options to replace elementary school destroyed by fire

School officials in a small Aroostook County town are weighing potential options to replace an elementary school building destroyed by fire last July.

Commercial vehicle crash spills fertilizer in Hamlin

A commercial vehicle rolled over in Hamlin May 13 spilling fertilizer and diesel onto Route 1.

People of all ages volunteer to clean up litter in Fort Kent

Finley Martinez, 2, may have been the youngest volunteer to help pick up litter in Fort Kent on Saturday.

PondFest group to hold Mother’s Day and Father’s Day fundraisers

The Soldier Pond/Wallagrass Revitalization Committee has added a Mother’s Day spaghetti supper and a Soldier Pond Fishing Derby to be held during Father’s Day weekend.

Aroostook toddler partnered with Massachusetts-based runner in Boston Marathon

A toddler in Aroostook County was selected to raise money in the Boston Marathon Monday.

Walls go up as bridge and port of entry projects make progress

Madawaska McDonald’s walls have come down and the new Land Port of Entry walls are going up, pushing the border crossing project forward.

Popular trade show returns to the Top O’ Maine after 2-year hiatus

After being put on hold for two years, a long-standing trade show will return to Madawaska and registration is still open for vendors.

Police departments, safety organizations teaming up for Distracted Driving Awareness month

The month of April is Distracted Driving Awareness month and local police departments are teaming up with safety organizations to ensure drivers keep their eyes on the road and getting creative in the process.

FKPD seeks grant funding for garage to increase public safety

In an effort to improve public safety, the Fort Kent Police Department is seeking federal funding to build a garage to be attached to the station.

St. John River ice melting in a way that should not create flooding

As the St. John River begins its yearly melt, people all over the St. John Valley are watching for signs of flooding, though some towns need not worry as much as others.

Fort Kent voters pass town budget, endorse council incumbents and switch up school board in record turnout

Fort Kent voters passed all 63 articles of a proposed town budget with an estimated net tax commitment of $4.9 million during the annual town meeting on Monday, March 28.

Fort Kent theater to present documentary of musher’s journey during Can-Am weekend

The Century Theatre will host a few special showings of the documentary film “True North Legends Of Dogs And Men” by Jeremy T. Grant during the Can-Am Crown International Sled Dog Races.

Increased electric bills force small business owners to find new ways to save

Many locally owned businesses are finding new ways to cut back spending and save money after facing electric bills that have nearly doubled since 2021.

Snowmobile Club hosts Neon Glow Run fundraiser

Trails were set algow in Madawaska Sunday night with people from near and far raising money to keep this Maine tradition alive.

Wisdom rallies with 3-point barrage to beat Bangor Christian in D North quarterfinals

A second-half rally carried the No. 4 Wisdom Pioneers to a 46-44 victory over No. 5 Bangor Christian Monday evening at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor.

Late surge lifts Schenck past Van Buren in D North boys quarterfinal

Schenck overcame a slow start to seize a 41-40 victory over No. 3 Van Buren.

St. John Valley Recreation Departments are making sports accessible to area youth

Recreation departments across the St. John Valley have seen an increased need to get area youth involved in sports and have plans to make it happen.

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