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Bernard to run for state Senate seat against Sen. Troy Jackson

A familiar face to Aroostook County residents has announced her candidacy for the Maine State Senate.

American Legion Post 180 members remember veterans with wreath ceremony

Members of Jandreau-Connors American Legion Post 180 of St. Francis paid their respects to veterans laid to rest in eight area cemeteries on Veterans Day.

Community partners develop video to celebrate and support substance abuse recovery

With annual substance abuse recovery celebrations canceled the past two years due to local COVID-19 cases, St. John Valley area community partners created a video to support those working to recover.

Wisdom girls headed to regional finals with 7-1 semifinal win over Madawaska

The Wisdom girls soccer team maintained their Class D North dominance with a 7-1 semifinal win over Madawaska in St. Agatha on Friday.

Hudson Labbe achieves Eagle Scout rank

Hudson Labbe of Eagle Lake has achieved the rank of Eagle Scout.

Eagle Lake non-profit to provide free Thanksgiving meals again

All Things Become New of Eagle Lake will again provide free Thanksgiving meals this year.

Walk to End Alzheimer’s brings in more than $15,000

More than 40 registered walkers raised more than $15,000 Saturday during the annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s event in Fort Kent.

Winterville man’s efforts result in new steeple for Eagle Lake church

Rosaire Daigle said he was “like a dog without a bone” when it came to his efforts to acquire a steeple for his place of worship.

County residents inducted into Maine Franco-American Hall of Fame

Three Aroostook County residents were recently inducted into the Maine Franco-American Hall of Fame. Inductees included Lise Pelletier of Fort Kent, Diane Castonguay of St. Agatha and Rep. John Martin, D-Eagle Lake.

Trio of Van Buren brothers restore sign honoring Van Buren’s sports history

Joey Dumond never won a state championship with Van Buren High School.

Poitras joins Van Buren council’s effort to bring Main St. back to life

Van Buren’s newest town councilor, Anne Marie Poitras, is eager to see the town she has grown to love continue to thrive for many years to come.

Driver injured after vehicle strikes lawn tractor and rolls down embankment

A Madawaska woman was transported to the hospital for treatment of serious injuries following a single-vehicle rollover crash in Frenchville.

Frenchville receives grant money to aid firefighters

Volunteer firefighters in Frenchville will be better protected when they respond to fires.

Van Buren mandates masks, but worries more parents will pull kids from schools

The SAD 24 school board voted unanimously to mandate masks at an emergency meeting Thursday night.

Aroostook hires Fort Kent CEO to manage $13 million in American Rescue Plan funds

Aroostook County has hired Fort Kent Code Enforcement Officer Steve Pelletier to manage the county’s more than $13 million of American Rescue Plan funds.

Some Aroostook schools letting out early for heat

Caribou high school and Mars Hill and Van Buren schools will let out early Friday due to intense heat inside the schools.

Van Buren needs new fire station to address major safety concerns with current building

The Van Buren Fire Department is applying for a grant to build a new fire station on Main Street to replace the nearly 50-year-old station it has now.

Madawaska, SAD 33 mandate masks in schools as County cases rise

Madawaska and SAD 33 (Frenchville and St. Agatha) are both mandating masks in schools as COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Aroostook County.

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