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Three cheers to our local soccer teams

The resolve and work ethic of Aroostook County residents is well-known throughout the state. It is something of a badge of honor to say you hail from “The County” when speaking with people downstate.

Safety first: Ambulance service offers advice on preventing falls

Winter weather is here and there is no better time than now to learn how to prevent falls, what to do if you fall and how to keep an eye out for your neighbors.

Above normal temperatures and precipitation in October

October finished with above normal temperatures and precipitation for the region, according to the National Weather Service in Caribou.

Business is ‘good, good, good’ as S.W. Collins expands storage

A giant structure towering over S.W. Collins in Fort Kent is exactly what people likely guessed it to be -- a storage unit for the lumber and hardware store.

Young driver escapes uninjured after car flips into ditch

A young driver escaped without injury when her car flipped on its side into a ditch in Fort Kent during a single-vehicle accident following the first substantial snowstorm of the winter season in northern Maine.

County Faces: Anne Blanchard of Fort Fairfield

Throughout Anne Blanchard’s experiences as an educator in Aroostook County, she has seen many things come full circle.

Police arrest Fort Kent man who allegedly halted Main Street traffic with disruptive behavior

Several concerned callers reported to the Fort Kent Police Department Monday afternoon, Nov. 11, that a man was causing disturbances at several locations along West Main Street.

School Resource Officer does more than patrol the hallways

As the Madawaska School Department’s school resource officer, Jamie Pelletier does more than just patrol the hallways at the Madawaska schools.

Schools, businesses shutter due to first storm of season

Schools, businesses, and organizations shuttered across Aroostook County for the first time since last winter after a major storm battered the region on Tuesday.

Veterans feel the love from elementary students

Children from the Madawaska Elementary School wrote cards that were delivered to 25 veterans at three residential facilities in the Madawaska area on Veterans Day.

Warrior girls runners-up in second state championship appearance

The Fort Kent Community High School Warrior girls soccer team are Class C runners up in the state as Traip Academy won its first girls soccer state championship since 2001 when the two teams played on Saturday in Falmouth.

Special Olympians show off swimming skills, win awards during annual meet

On Friday, Nov. 8, a group of 53 athletes representing nine agencies across Aroostook County competed in the annual Special Olympics swim meet.

Some parts of Aroostook County receive four inches of snow

Residents across southern Aroostook County saw the first snowflakes of the season fall on Thursday, as parts of the region were blanketed with several inches of snow while others received only a trace.

Holiday hodgepodge

As much as I cringe at the idea of impending colder weather, now that it’s kind of here I’m starting to have visions of cornucopias and evergreens. It’s nearly time to look forward to decorating and baking, twinkling lights and gatherings.

County Faces: Paul Vincent of Caribou

Paul Vincent, 59, of Caribou retired from the city’s police department on Sept. 2, 2019, after 35 years of service.

Laurie Gagnon and David Morin win Board of Selectmen posts

Laurie Gagnon and David Morin pull out victorious as the new members of the Board of Selectmen at the conclusion of the November special elections Tuesday night.

Fort Kent outlasts Houlton in OT for ‘C’ North girls crown

The junior combination of Lacy Pelletier and Gabby Martin hooked up for their second corner-kick goal of the game with 7:40 remaining in the second overtime on Tuesday, giving Fort Kent a 3-2 win over Houlton for the Class C North girls soccer title at the Gehrig Johnson Athletic Complex.

Chad Cyr to head up Warrior boys in varsity basketball

The Fort Kent Community High School boys varsity basketball team has a new coach in Chad Cyr.

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