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Hospital opens clinic for respiratory symptoms

In response to the needs of our communities, and to stay ahead of the coronavirus, effective on Monday, March 23, Northern Maine Medical Center will open a respiratory symptoms clinic.

Aroostook County Jail institutes changes amidst coronavirus outbreak

In light of coronavirus concerns, the Aroostook County Jail has instituted a number of changes to its day-to-day operations.

Valley Unified closes schools ‘indefinitely’

The Valley Unified Educational Service Center sent out letters to families March 19, to inform them that the school closure plans discussed on March 16 would be in place “indefinitely.”

Fort Kent council candidate would focus on ‘businesses, families and taxes’ if elected

Joey Ouellette was the only one of three candidates for Fort Kent Town Council who participated in a public Candidate’s Forum held Monday, March 16.

School lunch heroes deliver meals, school learning packets

Valley Unified school employees prepared and delivered meals to more than 1,500 children in the three school administrative units of SAD 27, SAD 33 and Madawaska School Department on Tuesday, March 17.

Madawaska closes town facilities as COVID-19 precautions

The Madawaska Board of Selectmen held an emergency meeting Tuesday, March 17, to discuss their action plan regarding the coronavirus outbreak.

Valley Unified responds to and prepares for coronavirus

Valley Unified called a joint meeting Monday night, March 16, to go over its four-part plan to combat the spread of coronavirus.

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.

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