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Acadian Village reopens for season, seeks donations

While it opened for the season on June 14, the Acadian Village is struggling with maintaining the grounds and keeping up with operational costs after losing a major donor.

Lions raise $2,000 for local causes with Cornhole Tournament

A man and woman from Yarmouth proved to have a talent for tossing small bags filled with corn kernels when they defeated 25 other two-person teams at the first annual Cornhole Tournament which the Fort Kent Lions Club hosted on Saturday, June 16.

Valley residents express concerns over emerald ash borer invasion

Area residents worried about the potential impact of an invasive insect that devastates ash trees met with state officials Monday night to voice their concerns and ask questions about what to do to protect their wood lots.

Police arrest, charge Fort Kent man with OUI

Local police arrested and charged a Fort Kent man with operating under the influence Friday night.

Regulators approve rate increase for Emera Maine customers

Maine regulators approved a rate increase for Emera Maine Tuesday morning, but less than the utility originally requested.

Maine’s maple syrup, honey producers caught in sticky labeling mess

Maine’s maple and honey producers are hoping the federal government backs off proposed new labeling requirements that they fear could undo decades of industry marketing of the natural sweeteners.

Nadeau steps in as FKES principal

Educator Robby Nadeau has taken over the role of Fort Kent Elementary School principal following the retirement of long time leader Gary Stevens.

Community joins Frenchville firefighters at open house

Kaleb Daigle, 2, of St. Agatha said he already plans on becoming a firefighter when he grows up.

Students visit scientists near New Zealand via video conference, explore underwater volcano

Students from high schools in Madawaska, St. Agatha and Fort Kent recently took a virtual tour of a ship to see how scientists on board are extracting samples of a volcano miles below the surface of the ocean.

Allagash Wilderness Waterway resource assessment released

The Allagash Wilderness Waterway Foundation announced on Friday the release of what it says is the first heritage resource assessment of the waterway, in the form of a 300-page book that will serve a variety of purposes.

Madawaska breaks ground on restrooms in Bicentennial Park, again

The Town of Madawaska broke ground on new restrooms in Bicentennial Park Friday morning.

Father’s Day is every day for proud St. John Valley dads

Whether they spend their time picking out Christmas trees as a family, hunting or hiking together in the northern Maine woods or going for a bicycle ride once the weather allows, St. John Valley dads and their children live Father’s Day year-round.

Madawaska Selectmen will meet June 19

The Madawaska Board of Selectmen will meet Tuesday, June 19, at 4:30 p.m. at the Madawaska Town Office council chambers.

Madawaska mill doesn’t have to pay for medical marijuana, Maine’s top court rules

Maine employers and insurers cannot be compelled to pay for an injured worker’s medical marijuana, the state’s highest court ruled Thursday. In a 5-2 decision, justices with the Maine Supreme Judicial Court ruled federal law takes precedence in the case of former Madawaska millworker Gaetan H. Bourgoin vs. Twin Rivers Paper Co.

Seven youngsters become Boy Scouts, revitalize Troop 190 in Madawaska area

Seven youngsters became Boy Scouts during a crossover ceremony June 2 at the Scout Territory near Frenchville.

Truck stolen from Madawaska, recovered in Easton

Police have recovered a truck reported stolen from Madawaska on June 8 and charged an Easton man with unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.

Motor Sports Museum displays Theriault car

After a profoundly successful first year, the North East Motor Sports Museum, located at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon, has undergone a makeover.

Maine maple makes top three in nation

According to a 2018 national maple production report, the state of Maine ranks right up near the top of the maple-syrup-producing states at number three.

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