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Madawaska sets dates for school budget hearing and referendum

The Madawaska Board of Selectmen set dates for the Madawaska School Department’s budget hearing and referendum at its meeting Wednesday.

Madawaska man loses hand in logging accident

A Madawaska man was flown via Life Flight to Boston, Massachusetts, on Tuesday following a logging accident that resulted in a hand amputation.

Summer music returns as drive-in experience

Even COVID-19 couldn’t stop NorState's Music in the Park this year, as it returns for a series of drive-in style concerts taking place at the multipurpose building in Madawaska.

Valley Unified moves forward with calendar despite COVID-19 uncertainties

Valley Unified’s Regional Service Center will move forward with the school calendar approved at the beginning of this year.

Madawaska Police Department to gear up with body cameras

The Madawaska Police Department will soon be fully equipped with body cameras they purchased through grant funds from the Aroostook County Homeland Security Grant for Law Enforcement.

Madawaska Ambulance Service to extend coverage area to Grand Isle

The Madawaska Board of Selectmen approved to move forward with an ambulance service contract with the town of Grand Isle at a special Board of Selectmen meeting held at noon on Thursday, June 25.

Van Buren logging company agrees to pay settlement to Maine Forest Service

Van Buren-based GR Timber Holdings LLC entered into an administrative agreement with the Maine Forest Service to settle the company’s violation of Maine’s rules and regulations governing timber harvesting.

Electrical system work planned on June 30

Versant Power crews have scheduled maintenance to the electrical system in Fort Kent, New Canada and Wallagrass on Tuesday, June 30.

Big Rick’s earns kudos for delivering nearly 600 pizzas to those in need

Big Rick’s Burgers and Wings in Madawaska received praise recently from state Sen. Troy Jackson for spearheading a project that has given away more than 550 pizzas to families in need in the Valley.

Friends make the most of summer break with Maine canoe trail adventure

Four young friends who met while studying engineering at Northeastern University in Boston made the most of their summer break by traveling the Northern Forest Canoe Trail.

Don Chasse chairs his last Board of Selectmen meeting

His term was set to expire July 2021.

GSA to purchase a tax-acquired property in Madawaska

The Board of Selectmen accepted a bid during its June 18 meeting from the General Service Administration for $10,000 to purchase tax-acquired property from the town.

Mizpah cancels Walk Around the Pond and plans to hold raffle instead

This year, however, Mizpah faced off with the COVID-19 quarantine and decided early on to call off the yearly event that is known to bring peace and solace to many every year.

Madawaska School Department approves $7.8 million budget with no increase to taxpayers

The Madawaska School Department approved a $7.8 million budget, which officials said will not bring an increase to local taxpayers.

Wisdom graduates walk across the silver screen

The Wisdom Pioneers took over the Skylite Drive-in Tuesday night to put on the show of a lifetime: the Wisdom Class of 2020 graduation movie.

Madawaska summer rec programs to occur with limited activities and enrollment

The Madawaska Board of Selectmen approved a summer recreation proposal that would limit enrollment and activities, and accommodate social distancing guidelines as well as extra sanitation measures during the board’s socially distanced meeting held June 8 at the Madawaska multipurpose building.

Van Buren teacher motorcade ends the school year

Administrators, teachers and staff decked out their cars with end-of-school-year and Class of 2020 gear and headed down Main Street in Van Buren to celebrate the end of an abnormal school year.

Madawaska drive-in graduation packs the lot

Honking, flashing lights, and yells spread throughout the Skylite Drive-In on June 11, when the Madawaska High School Class of 2020 debuted their graduation movie to more than 180 vehicles.

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