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Acadian Village reopens for season, seeks donations

While it opened for the season on June 14, the Acadian Village is struggling with maintaining the grounds and keeping up with operational costs after losing a major donor.

Lions raise $2,000 for local causes with Cornhole Tournament

A man and woman from Yarmouth proved to have a talent for tossing small bags filled with corn kernels when they defeated 25 other two-person teams at the first annual Cornhole Tournament which the Fort Kent Lions Club hosted on Saturday, June 16.

Valley residents express concerns over emerald ash borer invasion

Area residents worried about the potential impact of an invasive insect that devastates ash trees met with state officials Monday night to voice their concerns and ask questions about what to do to protect their wood lots.

Police arrest, charge Fort Kent man with OUI

Local police arrested and charged a Fort Kent man with operating under the influence Friday night.

Nadeau steps in as FKES principal

Educator Robby Nadeau has taken over the role of Fort Kent Elementary School principal following the retirement of long time leader Gary Stevens.

Community joins Frenchville firefighters at open house

Kaleb Daigle, 2, of St. Agatha said he already plans on becoming a firefighter when he grows up.

Students visit scientists near New Zealand via video conference, explore underwater volcano

Students from high schools in Madawaska, St. Agatha and Fort Kent recently took a virtual tour of a ship to see how scientists on board are extracting samples of a volcano miles below the surface of the ocean.

Federal investigators charge County man with child pornography

Federal investigators have charged an Aroostook County man with two felony sex crimes following a multi-agency investigation.

Madawaska breaks ground on restrooms in Bicentennial Park, again

The Town of Madawaska broke ground on new restrooms in Bicentennial Park Friday morning.

Caribou doctor barred from practicing in Maine

A Caribou doctor, who was reprimanded by the state medical licensing board in 2014 for his role in improperly dispensing medical marijuana certificates, has now surrendered his license to practice in Maine.

Father’s Day is every day for proud St. John Valley dads

Whether they spend their time picking out Christmas trees as a family, hunting or hiking together in the northern Maine woods or going for a bicycle ride once the weather allows, St. John Valley dads and their children live Father’s Day year-round.

Valley collaborative remains at top of list for regional high school funding

By August, a collaborative of St. John Valley school districts could very well be formulating plans for a new unified high school that the state will fund.

ACAP expands services through ‘Whole Family’ approach

Nearly a year after a pilot launch of their “Whole Family,” or “two generation,” approach to family coaching, the Aroostook County Action Program has found much early success with helping both children and parents combat the cycle of poverty.

Seven youngsters become Boy Scouts, revitalize Troop 190 in Madawaska area

Seven youngsters became Boy Scouts during a crossover ceremony June 2 at the Scout Territory near Frenchville.

Truck stolen from Madawaska, recovered in Easton

Police have recovered a truck reported stolen from Madawaska on June 8 and charged an Easton man with unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.

Maine maple makes top three in nation

According to a 2018 national maple production report, the state of Maine ranks right up near the top of the maple-syrup-producing states at number three.

Potato board keeping eye on Senate farm bill, hoping programs stay intact

Officials with the Maine Potato Board are “not surprised” at a decision that resulted in the failure of the massive $867 billion farm bill in the U.S. House last month.

Jackson invites loggers, truckers and families to informational meeting

National leaders of the International Association of Machinists along with state Sen. Troy Jackson will meet with loggers, truckers and their families on Friday in Soldier Pond.

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