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Van Buren District School reports successful first week of classes

With safety in mind and staff glad to return to work, Van Buren District School reported a successful first week of classes during the age of COVID-19.

Friends of St. Francis hosts sold-out drive-through chicken barbecue

The Friends of St. Francis’ annual fall chicken barbecue was as big a fundraising hit as ever on Saturday despite a revamped format to protect the public from COVID-19.

Eagle Lake Fire Department receives grant for new engine

The Eagle Lake Fire Department will soon have a new fire engine thanks to a $228,000 Assistance to Firefighters Grant awarded to the town by FEMA.

Drought spreads to remaining parts of Aroostook County as the crown goes into week seven

The Crown of Maine is in a D2 -- or severe -- drought status for the seventh week in a row.

Pondfest celebration postponed, winter event possible

The popular PondFest celebration scheduled to take place in September has been postponed due to concerns about COVID-19, but might be replaced with a winter event around Christmastime.

Madawaska Town Office possibly exposed to COVID-19

The Madawaska Town Office closed Thursday as a post made by Selectman Laurie Gagnon attributed the closure to possible COVID-19 exposure.

Parts of Madawaska under boil water advisory

The Madawaska Water District sent a notice to some customers in town advising them of a boil water advisory in effect due to an issue with the district’s distribution system.

Frenchville board okays ‘Pooch Parlor’ grant to include dog park

Area dogs may soon be able to show off their best canine looks and have an opportunity to make more friends due to grant monies the Frenchville Board of Selectpeople voted unanimously to approve.

St. John Valley Chamber of Commerce presents annual business and community service awards

The St. John Valley Chamber of Commerce held its annual presentation of business awards for 2019 at the Bakery on Main on Aug. 1.

Fort Kent restaurant donates lobster dinners to local healthcare workers

Walkers Pub of Fort Kent recently donated lobster dinners to the staff at Crosswinds Residential Care and Forest Hill Long Term Care and Skilled Nursing in appreciation and respect for the healthcare workers’ efforts to keep the elderly safe throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

St. John Valley Chamber of Commerce holds first flea market

Vendors from as far away as Bangor joined local crafters and businesses for the first St. John Valley Chamber of Commerce flea market Aug.13-16.

First day of classes postponed to Aug. 27 for Valley Unified middle, high school students

Students attending Valley Unified schools will have an additional week of summer vacation as school board members agreed to postpone the 2020 school year start date.

PondFest returns with free community barbecue

The seventh annual PondFest celebration will take place in Soldier Pond/Wallagrass this year with a free barbecue for the public on Saturday, Sept. 5.

Lions and Scouts team up for another ‘epic’ barbecue

FORT KENT, Maine — Cars were lined up three rows deep at the Lion’s Pavilion at Riverside Park on Thursday as people picked up meals from the 2020 Fort Kent Lion's Club and Boy Scout Troop 189 Chicken Barbecue fundraiser. The annual fundraiser, which supports Troop 189, sold more than 1,100 meals at $10 dollars a piece.

Madawaska Board of Selectmen and finance committee discuss revised proposed budget

The Madawaska Board of Selectmen met Aug. 11 to discuss the departments of public works, ambulance, recreation, general assistance, insurance, intergovernmental and debt service.

Madawaska School Committee member resigns

Madawaska School Committee member and Madawaska representative on the Valley Unified Regional Service Center Board of Directors Thomas Kent submitted his resignation Aug. 10.

Madawaska selectmen and finance committee mull partial proposed budget

The Madawaska Board of Selectmen met with the finance committee and department heads for the various town departments to run through the revised proposed budget -- a first look for three board members.

St. John Valley Chamber flea market begins Thursday

The St. John Valley Chamber of Commerce & Tourism announces their first flea market takes place this week, Aug. 13 through 16.

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