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Wizard of Oz a ‘wicked’ success in Fort Kent

Fort Kent Community High School educator Doug Clapp said student performances of “The Wizard of Oz” drew between 1,100 and 1,200 audience members last week, possibly making it the most attended production in the history of SAD 27 theater.

Light parade, visit from Santa on tap for Grand Isle Sunday

The Town of Grand Isle will celebrate the holiday season with the 7th Annual Grand Isle Light Parade on Dec. 16, with a special celebration to follow the parade at the Grand Isle Community Center.

Fort Kent sophomore headed to premier soccer academy in Arizona

A local teen has been accepted to a full-time residential soccer academy known for graduating professional soccer players.

New boutique donates prom dress to Fort Kent girl

Sophie Saunders said she is not sure if she will have a date for her senior prom, but she will feel beautiful either way now that she has a new prom dress.

Artists, food pantry volunteers brighten holidays for needy in Madawaska

Members of the St. John Valley Artists group paused working on murals that line the halls of the food pantry on Wednesday morning so volunteers could serve over 100 boxes and bags of meals to clients in preparation for the holiday season.

Early winter taking toll on MDOT budget for road salt, snow plowing

The early and abundant snowfall in Aroostook County so far this fall caused the local region of the Maine Department of Transportation to spend significantly more on snow and ice removal during the 2018-2019 season than in recent years.

Local officials express concerns about proposed changes to special education rule

Many local school districts have concerns regarding the state’s proposed special education rule which they say would benefit students in the long term but place greater financial burdens on budget-strapped rural districts in Aroostook County.

Caribou Choral Society lights up church in Grand Isle with performance

The joy and spirit of Christmas lit up St. Gerard’s Catholic Church Tuesday night as members of the Caribou Choral Society performed their rescheduled Christmas Concert in Grand Isle.

Aroostook wind power backers see opportunity if western Maine transmission line fails

Amid opposition to an overhead powerline that would bring Quebec hydro electricity to Massachusetts through western Main

Fort Kent councilor makes pitch to have school system get involved with recycling effort

Town councilor Joey Ouellette met with the SAD 27 board members Monday to discuss recycling efforts in the community.

Radio stations, online service providing broadcasts of high school hoops

Townsquare Media and WHOU 100.1 FM, as well as an online service based in Easton, will be broadcasting high school basketball games over the airwaves or via the internet this winter.

Aroostook State Park offers miles of cross-country ski, snowshoe trails

Coming off of a strong summer and fall season, Aroostook State Park is entering the winter recreation season with early snow and the likelihood of challenging ski trail maintenance.

St. John Valley marathoner qualifies for U.S. Olympic Trials

A hip fracture suffered while 31 weeks pregnant in January 2017 left Sarah Mulcahy uncertain about her distance-running future.

What’s in store for Emera Maine after parent company sells Rumford plant

Emera Maine’s parent company plans to sell some of its businesses to pay for new projects, but so far, executives have shed little light on the future of the Maine utility, which has had lower earnings than expected so far this year.

Dugal, Jandreau and Pelletier make all-state soccer teams

Sunday was an extra special day for three local soccer players as Jenna Dugal of Madawaska made the Northern Region all-state team for girls and Fort Kent teammates Camden Jandreau and Reece Pelletier were selected to the boys’ all-state squad.

Crash in Cross Lake kills moose

The driver managed to escape injury but a single vehicle accident proved fatal for a northern Maine moose on Monday, Dec. 3, according to the Maine State Police.

Winter season arrived early in northern Maine

An unusually early start to winter that began in October continued into November with below normal temperatures recorded throughout both months.

Northern Door Inn celebrates 20 years in Fort Kent

When 15 St. John Valley residents came together 20 years ago to purchase and renovate Fort Kent’s only motel, they did so with an eye on bettering the community.

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