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Derby winner knew he was reeling in a winner

When Jason Cyr of Madawaska reeled in the winning fish of the Fort Kent International Muskie Derby on Friday morning, he knew he had a big one.

Drug charges dominate grand jury indictments in County

A former Biddeford man who spent five years in prison for dealing heroin and cocaine has been indicted by the Aroostook County grand jury for more alleged drug crimes.

Fort Kent council offers Suzie Paradis town manager position

Fort Kent councilors unanimously voted following an executive session Monday night to offer Suzie Paradis the position of town manager.

UMPI, UMFK leaders seek voter approval of $49 million bond package

Officials at the University of Maine at Presque Isle and University of Maine at Fort Kent urge County residents to vote for a $49 million bond package in November that would give the two campuses a total of $7.4 million to complete major infrastructure upgrades and expand healthcare programing.

Fort Kent retiree wins a million dollars on scratch ticket

Sometimes people really do win big by playing the lottery.

Fort Kent family gives back to Make-A-Wish Foundation during Presque Isle walk

Like many children her age, 4-year-old Makenna Pelletier of Fort Kent dreamed of going to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, and meeting one of her favorite characters, Minnie Mouse.

Edmundston police recover body found in woods

Someone contacted the Edmundston Police Force on Aug. 10 to report finding human remains in a wooded area near Nadeau Street in Edmundston.

Variety of activities, events keep visitors busy during Acadian Festival

The 41st Annual Acadian Festival featured a variety of activities to suit families and individuals this past weekend.

Local woman shares passion for Aroostook agriculture during Washington, D.C., trip

Alyson McGillicuddy, a local member of Maine Agri-Women, recently participated in a special trip to the U.S. capital that allowed her to expand her advocacy work for Aroostook County farmers and meet other women who share her passion.

Fish River Rural Health hosts 29th Annual Health Fair

Officials with Fish River Rural Health hosted the non-profit organization’s 29th Annual Health Fair on Saturday, Aug. 4 at the Eagle Lake Health Center.

Three-on-three basketball adds energy to Muskie Derby/Ploye Festival

A day of what seemed like old school pick-up games took place at the basketball court at Riverside Park on Friday evening

Fire hits home of former Madawaska town manager on Pelletier Island

Firefighters responded to a fire on Pelletier Island, Sunday afternoon, at the residence of former Madawaska Town Manager Ryan Pelletier.

Boys eat the most ployes, win all three age groups in festival contest

Youngsters gobbled up to seven and a half ployes in one minute to take home grocery store gift cards and the honor of becoming champions of the Fort Kent International Muskie Derby and Ploye Festival annual ploye eating contest on Friday evening.

Lavoie honored with Remember ME award for lifetime of community service

The Maine Health Care Association recently presented Martin Lavoie of Madawaska with a Remember ME award for his community service and involvement.

Allagash Family Fun Day

Lawnmower races and barbecued chicken were highlights of the first annual Allagash Family Fun Day on Saturday, Aug. 4.

91-year-old veteran receives award for 70 years of American Legion service

Officials with American Legion Post 145 of Frenchville recently presented an award to Robert Michaud recognizing his 70 years of service to the organization.

Senior picnic attracts some 200 during Acadian Festival

Around 200 people attended a “senior picnic” during the Acadian Festival on Friday during which residents of various residential care facilities, along with friends and relatives, were served a meal of hot dogs and the usual fixings, while enjoying live music.

Watermelon eating contest helps kick off Acadian Festival

People young and old kicked off the Acadian Festival Friday morning with a watermelon eating contest sponsored by Paradis Shop ‘n Save.

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