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Valley Unified responds to and prepares for coronavirus

Valley Unified called a joint meeting Monday night, March 16, to go over its four-part plan to combat the spread of coronavirus.

Sibley and Paradis receive Aroostook League scholarships

Fort Kent Community High School seniors Riley Sibley and Eden Paradis were among 10 students who won college scholarships at the Aroostook League Scholar-Athlete Banquet.

Do you want to build a snowman?

Some creative guests of the Northern Door Inn in Fort Kent made the most of the snowstorm on Friday, March 13.

MDOT officials share details with public about Madawaska’s International Bridge project

The Maine Department of Transportation held an open house Thursday night, March 12, to share details about the Madawaska International Bridge project.

Sirois urges SAUs to merge into one regional school unit, discuss budget

The Valley Unified Board of Directors convened on Wednesday to discuss the process to merge the three school administrative units into one regional school unit as well as to review the proposed budget.

Board of Selectmen, finance committee review proposed budgets

The Madawaska Board of Selectmen met with the finance committee again Monday night to discuss the budgets for eight more departments totaling a net increase of $125,444.

Maine DOT to hold informational public meeting about Madawaska international bridge

There will be no formal presentation on the state project and there will be no discussion about the Madawaska Land Port of Entry, which is being built through the U.S. General Services Administration.

University Credit opens fall 2020 scholarship applications

University Credit Union is now accepting applications for its 2020 scholarship program. Applications must be received through the UCU website no later than Friday, May 1.

Mushers wrap up Can-Am at awards dinner, honoring dogs and rookies

Mushers who participated and placed in the Can-Am 250-mile International Sled Dog Race gathered together at the annual awards dinner Tuesday night to celebrate the conclusion of the race and give congratulations to winners.

From Our Files – Week of March 2, 2020

50 Years Ago -- March 5, 1970 Fireman Re-elect Albert As Assistant -- Gerard D. Albert was re-elected assistant fire chief in Madawaska, when the local fire department held its annual election a week ago Monday at the fire station.

Two from The County arrested for meth possession in Orono

Two people from Aroostook County were arrested last week during a traffic stop after police allegedly found methamphetamine in a passenger’s pockets.

Manikian, Portalatin receive top honors at Can-Am awards breakfast

A seasoned Can-Am musher was recognized at an awards banquet on Sunday morning for her first ever top place finish in the 28th annual Can-Am Crown International Sled Dog Races.

Final checks before Can-Am races signal healthy dogs, good trails

The surest sign that the Can-Am Crown International Sled Dog Races are set to begin is the arrival of plenty of happy, howling sled dogs and their mushers to veterinarian check-ups at Lonesome Pine Trails in Fort Kent.

Don’t let this opportunity slip away

This school, no matter where it is located, could become a major powerhouse.

Local hoopsters named McDonald’s All Stars

Nine Aroostook County basketball players are among the 98 student-athletes invited to participate in the 40th annual Maine McDonald’s All-Star High School Senior Basketball Games.

Selectmen discuss pocket parks and lighting for downtown revitalization project

The Madawaska Board of Selectmen held a workshop to work out the issues of the pocket parks and the downtown revitalization project.

GSA chooses path for new international bridge and land port of entry plans

The General Services Administration released its Record of Decision selecting Alternative C as its final choice for the Madawaska Land Point of Entry on Tuesday.

Valley Unified Board discusses next steps in school regionalization process

The Valley Unified Board of Directors discussed the next steps of the school regionalization process -- although nothing was decided -- during its regular meeting.

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