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Big Rick’s earns kudos for delivering nearly 600 pizzas to those in need

Big Rick’s Burgers and Wings in Madawaska received praise recently from state Sen. Troy Jackson for spearheading a project that has given away more than 550 pizzas to families in need in the Valley.

Friends make the most of summer break with Maine canoe trail adventure

Four young friends who met while studying engineering at Northeastern University in Boston made the most of their summer break by traveling the Northern Forest Canoe Trail.

Fort Kent Criminal Docket, December 2019

The following cases were heard under the Aroostook Criminal Docket at the Fort Kent Courthouse during the month of December.

Local power customers to see electricity bill hike

Starting July 1, Versant Power customers will see higher electricity delivery rates.

SAD 27 plans special meeting Friday, June 26

The 880th Special Meeting of the Directors of MSAD No. 27 will be held at 6:30 a.m. on Friday, June 26.

Maine State Police Troop F Report, June 1-7, 2020

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of June 1-7, including the following.

Maine State Police Troop F Report, June 15-21, 2020

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of June 15-21, including the following.

Maine State Police Troop F Report, June 8-14, 2020

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of June 8-14, including the following.

Don Chasse chairs his last Board of Selectmen meeting

His term was set to expire July 2021.

Radio group plans virtual Field Day

The members of the Aroostook Amateur Radio Association are taking their annual Field Day exercise to the virtual platform.

Councilors discuss farmers market potential, approve funding for new river gauge

The Fort Kent Town Council discussed options for attracting a farmers market to the town on Monday.

GSA to purchase a tax-acquired property in Madawaska

The Board of Selectmen accepted a bid during its June 18 meeting from the General Service Administration for $10,000 to purchase tax-acquired property from the town.

Elder Abuse Awareness Day recognized in Madawaska

June 15 marked Elder Abuse Awareness Day, and Madawaska was not left out of the awareness celebrations.

Mizpah cancels Walk Around the Pond and plans to hold raffle instead

This year, however, Mizpah faced off with the COVID-19 quarantine and decided early on to call off the yearly event that is known to bring peace and solace to many every year.

Fort Kent voters pass 2020 budget with slight increase

Fort Kent voters passed a 2020 budget on Monday that showed a slight increase over last year during their annual town meeting.

Madawaska School Department approves $7.8 million budget with no increase to taxpayers

The Madawaska School Department approved a $7.8 million budget, which officials said will not bring an increase to local taxpayers.

Telemedicine helps AMHC serve patients during pandemic

While community health clinics across the U.S. have report a 43 percent drop in the number of client visits during the COVID-19 pandemic, Aroostook Mental Health Services has ramped up the use of technology and increased the number of client visits by 20 percent.

UMFK students named to spring 2020 dean’s list

The University of Maine at Fort Kent has announced the dean’s list for the spring 2020 semester. This list includes full-time and part-time students.

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