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PAWS Pet of the Week – Mignonne

This amazing senior girl is sweet and loving. She is very tolerant of all the roaming cats, but can’t eat their food as it makes her ill. She is on a special diet, which suits her perfectly.

From our Files – Week of May 18. 2022

50 Years Ago -- May 11, 1972 Wool gatherers -- Ten local farmers are planning to begin raising about 100 sheep each in this area in the near future.

Theriault receives The DAISY Award recognition as an extraordinary nurse at NMMC

Nicole Theriault, RN BSN CLC received The DAISY Award For Extraordinary Nurses May 9 at Northern Maine Medical Center where she works as clinical nurse educator. The prestigious award is part of the DAISY Foundation's programs to recognize the superhuman efforts nurses perform every day.

Fort Kent middle school students explore Maine career opportunities

Valley Rivers Middle School students got a headstart on the future when they researched and provided live presentations.

Commercial vehicle crash spills fertilizer in Hamlin

A commercial vehicle rolled over in Hamlin May 13 spilling fertilizer and diesel onto Route 1.

Madawaska Owls tennis team has advantage with indoor courts

Tennis players in Madawaska may have the edge on other area teams as the Owls have indoor courts to play and practice on, but they have unique challenges of their own.

Fort Kent wins bid for patrol vehicle by $1

Fort Kent Police Department took ownership of a nearly new patrol vehicle by bidding just a dollar more for it than two other towns.

From spring cleaning to flowers and music, Madawaska kicks summer plans into gear

Madawaska summers have developed over the last decade with new activities and projects popping up.

Critical fire conditions today from the St. John Valley to Presque Isle

The National Weather Service Office in Caribou issued a critical fire warning for northern Aroostook County Friday until 7 p.m.

Tandem streamers for spring trolling

May is ice-out and spring trolling time, a chance to hook the largest fish of the season, and it’s a tried and true opportunity for tandem streamers.

Aroostook Retired Educator Association announces summer meetings

At the April 26 meeting of the AREA board, the dates and locations of the summer meetings were finalized. The first meeting will be held June 21 at the Southern Aroostook Agricultural Museum in Littleton.

UMFK nursing student honored with award

The University of Maine at Fort Kent is pleased to announce that nursing student Irene Neal was recently honored by Maine Campus Compact on April 28 at its 21st annual Awards Ceremony. Neal was awarded the Heart and Soul Award which recognizes outstanding work in public service and civic engagement by Maine faculty, students, and community and corporate partners.

From our Files – Week of May 4, 2022

50 Years Ago -- May 4, 1972 Entertainments at junior high -- About 350 seventh and eight grade students were entertained Tuesday afternoon in 1972, during activity period by Paul Gauvin and Georges Johnson, in the Fort Kent Elementary school gym.

Grateful for VFW’s help

To the editor: The income tax season has just ended, which makes it a good time for us at AARP TaxAide in Caribou to extend a sincere thank you to the members and leadership of VFW post 9389.

Katahdin Bankshares reports Q1 results

Katahdin Bankshares Corp., parent company of Katahdin Trust Company, as announced first-quarter earnings of $1.8 million, or $0.54 per common share.

Births at Northern Maine Medical Center – March & April, 2022

The following births were recorded recently at Northern Maine Medical Center.

UMFK’s Acadian Archives to hold open house

The Acadian Archives at the University of Maine at Fort Kent is pleased to announce that on Friday, May 20 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., they will be holding a special, daylong meet-and-greet event.

UMFK athletes win 2022 Track and Field National Championships

Just five years in the making, the University of Maine at Fort Kent track and field teams have already taken home national championships.

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