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News organization experiencing telephone outage

Telephone lines at the Houlton Pioneer Times, The Star-Herald and the Aroostook Republican and News and the St. John Valley Times are temporarily out of service.

Thousands start their holiday season with annual Christmas festival

The hall held nearly 30 trees that sparkled with glitter and gleaming lights, surrounded by presents donated by local businesses.

Facebook page favoring regional school attracts 1,200-plus members

A Facebook page in support of a new regional school in the St. John Valley attracted more than 1,200 community members within a few days of its creation.

Safety first: What you should know about calling 911

The time has come you hoped would never happen -- you have to call 911. Whether you are driving or at home, here are some things for you to know about making the call, and to do ahead of time to prepare for the call.

Toys For Tots collections underway in Aroostook County

For the 10th year, the Northern Aroostook Toys For Tots is collecting toys to ensure that all children in Aroostook County experience the magic of Christmas.

Jeannette Jandreau celebrates 100th birthday with party at Crosswinds

Jeannette Jandreau celebrated her 100th birthday on Tuesday, Nov. 26, with family and friends during a party at Crosswinds Residential Care in Fort Kent.

American Legion Auxiliary coat drive a success

American Legion Post 147’s Ladies Auxiliary held a coat drive Oct. 26 at the American Legion in Madawaska.

Generations come together for some holiday decorating

Crosswinds residents enjoyed an afternoon of Christmas merriment when they participated in a wreath activity on Monday at the residential care center in Fort Kent.

American Legion Post 147 participates in Boots on the Ground, send 15 packages to military

The American Legion Auxiliary Post 147 in Madawaska made military care packages as part of the Boots on the Ground initiative created in 2014. The organization held a bean and weenie roast Nov. 16 to raise money to ship the care packages to the soldiers.

Town officials explain tax rate increase to unhappy residents

Town officials held a public meeting Monday night to try to explain the recent mill rate spike to a crowd of 300 upset residents.

Willy Wonka and crew draw 1,000 audience members to musical in Fort Kent

Despite sleet and freezing rain that prompted a National Weather Service warning and resulted in after-school activities being canceled during the evening of one performance, the musical “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” drew at least 1,000 audience members last week in Fort Kent.

United Way of Aroostook holds turkey drive to help feed County folks at Thanksgiving

Despite cold, rainy weather, volunteers from the United Way of Aroostook and Townsquare Media dedicated most of their time collecting turkeys that will help make Thanksgiving just a little more festive for hundreds of people in need.

SAD 27 board wants regional school to move forward, selects lawyer to address interlocal agreement

Members of the SAD 27 Board of Directors indicated at a public meeting Nov. 19 they are in favor of a proposed state-funded regional school which, if approved by voters, would serve grades seven-12 students in the St. John Valley.

Mysterious, historical photo album finds its way to PI residence

The last thing Kirk Lilley of Presque Isle expected to come across was a 1930s-era photo album that provides few clues about its previous owner.

Church calls for volunteers to prepare community meal

Christian Life Fellowship is urgently seeking volunteers for their 10th annual community Thanksgiving dinner to take place at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 24.

Santa’s officers need support for Shop with a Cop

The Madawaska Police Department is calling for donations to the police association to help officers from various agencies make this holiday special for local families in their annual Shop with a Cop event.

Church calls for volunteers to prepare community meal

Christian Life Fellowship is urgently seeking volunteers for their 10th annual community Thanksgiving dinner to take place at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 24.

What it means to live in The County

Many of us County residents have heard this question a lot over the years: Why do you live up there, anyway?

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