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County school districts look at ways to attract substitute bus drivers amidst shortage

With an aging population and shrinking workforce, many school districts in central Aroostook County are struggling to address a need for bus drivers.

Valley residents visit Sanford High School

A busload of residents from the St. John Valley visited the new Sanford High School on Feb. 8 for inspiration, tips and guidance as three school administrative units in northern Aroostook consider building their own regional high school and technical center.

St. John Valley rallies to provide new Meals on Wheels van

The Meals on Wheels program has a brand new set of wheels to help deliver healthy meals and companionship to older St. John Valley residents, thanks to the efforts of a local businessman.

Following three more deer accidents in a week, Caribou police issue alert

Prompted by at least a dozen deer-related vehicle accidents this winter -- three in just the last week -- Caribou police are warning motorists in the area to be vigilant.

Van Buren tops Washburn boys in D prelim

For the third time this season, the Van Buren boys proved to be too much to handle for the Washburn Beavers.

Police report helping New Sweden man who was snowbound in home for three weeks

Officers recently used snowshoes to assist a local man they say had been snowbound in his home for three weeks.

State police arrest Patten man in connection with bank robbery

Maine State Police arrested a 59-year-old Patten man Thursday morning, two days after he allegedly robbed the East Mill Federal Credit Union.

Veterans gather to honor late Peter Miesburger

Local veterans came together on Feb. 12 at the Maine Veterans Home in Caribou to honor the life of Peter Miesburger, who died at the age of 82 on Nov. 21, 2018.

NorState donates $6,561 to Farm of Hope

NorState Federal Credit Union donated $6,561 to the Dahlgren-Skidgel Farm of Hope in Caribou on Friday, Feb. 8, which the organization will use to cover lodging for homeless veterans staying in one of the duplexes on the site.

State accepting input on emerald ash borer, gypsy moth quarantine proposals

The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry is in the midst of taking public comments on proposals aimed at stopping the spread of two forest pests -- the gypsy moth and the emerald ash borer.

Patten residents react to burglary

Residents of Patten were still reeling Wednesday morning following police reports that the East Mill Credit Union was robbed.

Sanclemente, Jandreau capture County titles in classical skiing

The first leg of the Aroostook League classical-style Nordic championships saw Fort Kent’s Miguel Sanclemente and Madawaska’s Isabelle Jandreau continue their winning ways.

Fort Kent shooting death remains under investigation

Police have yet to charge anyone in the November shooting death of a Fort Kent man and the case remains under investigation.

Ambulance, oil truck entangled in accident

An ambulance and oil delivery truck got entangled in an accident Wednesday morning on 3rd Avenue in Madawaska, but no one was injured, according to Madawaska police.

Police arrest three men at St. John apartment

Police searching for a wanted St. John man arrested him and two other men at an apartment in town on Tuesday, Feb. 12.

Mid-week winter storm dropped over a foot of snow, with more expected Friday

The latest winter storm that moved through northern Maine on Wednesday, Feb. 13, gave most areas of Aroostook County another foot or more of fresh snow, according to the National Weather Service in Caribou.

Madawaska girls advance to quarter finals

The Madawaska Lady Owls, now 15-4, will advance to the quarter finals in Bangor on Feb. 20 at 9:35 a.m. against Calais after they topped the Fort Kent Lady Warriors 57-33 at home on Tuesday evening.

Traffic stop leads to arrest and drug charges for Allagash man

An early morning traffic stop in St. Francis resulted in police arresting an Allagash man on felony drug charges on Sunday, Feb. 10.

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