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Literacy at Long Lake gets a boost with grant money

Thanks to an $1,800 grant composed of funds from people who chose to donate money from their tax refunds, the Long Lake Public Library is able to continue programs for children in the area.

Retired teachers to meet in Fort Kent

The Aroostook Retired Educators' Association will meet at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 30, at the University of Maine at Fort Kent.

Valley Unified sites narrowed down, Madawaska out of the running

The Site Selection Committee for the new Valley Unified school facility decreased the number of proposed sites to six during its meeting held July 16 at Madawaska Middle High School Library.

Valley Rivers lists honor roll – Second Semester 2018-’19

Valley Rivers Middle School officials have announced the second-semester honor roll for the 2018-19 school year.

Few attend Valley Unified community information sessions

Valley Unified officials have held -- and will hold more -- information sessions with question and answer periods for members of the community who want to learn more about Valley Unified or the proposed regionalized pilot high school in the St. John Valley.

SAD 27 directors to meet Monday, July 22

The 861st meeting of the directors of SAD 27 will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, July 22, 2019, in the library at Community High School, followed by the second budget hearing at 6 p.m. in the school’s cafeteria.

Madawaska selectmen to meet on July 22, 2019

The next Madawaska Board of Selectmen meeting will be held at 4:15 p.m. on Monday, July 22.

School budget cuts hit home for longtime district employee

When Dave Michaud, 61, reported to his job as head custodian at Fort Kent Elementary School on Wednesday, July 3, he had no idea his life was about to change, and not for the better.

Charette received her doctorate

Nathan Charette and family of Fort Kent, and the late Christine Caron, have announced that their daughter Brittainy has received her doctor of psychology in leadership psychology from William James College during June commencement exercises.

Aroostook Aspirations names 2019 Gauvin Scholars

Aroostook Aspirations Initiative has announced the newest additions to its scholarship program: the 2019 Gauvin Scholars.

Fifteen students join latest mechanized logging group

Fifteen students have begun classes in the mechanized logging operations program (MLOP), which launched its latest three-month hands-on training course June 24 in the woods of Western Maine.

CFCU awarded $1,000 scholarships

The County Federal Credit Union recently awarded $1,000 scholarships to graduating seniors within the credit union’s field of membership.

SAD 27 plans public budget meeting

SAD 27 will hold a public informational session and annual budget meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, July 22, 2019

SAD 27 directors to meet July 11

The 860th meeting of the Directors of MSAD No. 27 will be held at 6:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 11, 2019

Madawaska High School announces senior awards

Madawaska High School presented a number of awards to its graduating seniors during commencement exercises on June 7.

Wisdom High School presents sports awards

Wisdom High School presented annual athletics awards for their varsity sports teams at the end of the school year. Teams and individuals were recognized for their participation, with some athletes receiving individual honors.

Husson announces spring 2019 honors

Husson University recently released its honor students for the 2019 spring semester.

Southern Aroostook Agricultural Museum Hosts Aroostook Retired Educators

Laughter, hugs and smiling faces filled the Southern Aroostook Agricultural Museum on Tuesday, June 25, when retired teachers from the north to the south of Aroostook County gathered for the first of four summer meetings.

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