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Fort Kent Police Chief Tom Pelletier leaves law enforcement after 33 years of service

After more than three decades of law enforcement service, Fort Kent Police Chief Tom Pelletier will retire from the profession.

K of C lotto winner, June 28-July 4, 2021

The Fort Kent Knights of Columbus have announced the winner of their ongoing lotto fundraiser for the week of June 28-July 4, 2021.

New import restrictions will ban dogs from 113 countries at high risk for rabies

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a temporary suspension effective July 14 on dog imports from 113 countries considered at high risk for dog rabies.

Madawaska names senior honor parts

Three Madawaska High School graduates, Class of 2021, were worthy of special recognition at commencement exercises on June 11.

Seven Maine teens named winners of St. Timothy Awards

Several youth and adults in Maine who provide an exemplary model of living the gospel life are being recognized by the Diocese of Portland’s Office of Lifelong Faith Formation.

Things to do – Week of July 14, 2021

Wednesday, July 14 FALLS PREVENTION INFORMATION SESSION - Online, 10-11 a.m. offered by Aroostook Agency on Aging and AgingME. Free class; preregistration required. Call 764-3396 or 800-439-1789.

Bank recognizes employees for years of service

Katahdin Trust recently held a virtual company-wide employee appreciation event to honor employees for their hard work and dedication. During the event, employees who celebrated a milestone year with the Bank were honored and the bank’s Top of the Mountain Commitment to Community award recipient was announced.

Long Lake Ice Fishing Derby boosts NMMC capital campaign

The ice that made the Long Lake Ice Fishing Derby possible back in January may be gone, but the Derby is still having an impact in the community with a recent $60,000 pledge of support to Northern Maine Medical Center’s capital campaign for its four-story expansion project.

Madawaska honors the legacy of town rockstar with memorial concert

Randy Cyr was surprised to find himself standing outside the packed Knights of Columbus Hall on Friday night. The summer evening was warm and buzzing with rock music and the sound of hundreds of people chatting in the hall and in the parking lot outside. The air smelled like food and cigarette smoke.

Births at Cary Medical Center, May 2021

The following births were recently announced at Cary Medical Center.

Births at A.R. Gould Hospital, May 2021

The following births were recorded at A.R. Gould Hospital in May.

Fort Kent Senior Center donation

Catholic Financial Life recently made a $650 donation to the Fort Kent Senior Center Club. Each year, the nationwide life insurance company awards donations to entities that provide services to the community.

Grand Isle Canoe racers tear up St. John Valley River after postponement

Paddles in hand, boaters plunged into the St. John River for the seventh annual Greater Grand Isle Flatwater Canoe and Kayak race. The race was postponed earlier this year because of inclement weather.

Fellow St. John Valley natives have unlikely reunion in Arizona

The last place Carol Cote expected to find someone from her little corner of the world was at a dental conference in Scottsdale, Arizona. But that’s exactly where Cote met fellow Valley kid Richard Raymond.

Valley Pet Grooming to open with client care in mind

A new pet groomer is opening on Aug. 1 on Main Street with the hopes of becoming a hub for locally minded pet care.

Van Buren garage fire extinguished without serious damage to nearby homes

A fire destroyed a garage on Main Street Wednesday evening, but was extinguished before it could do damage to nearby homes.

Youth reading program slides into sixth year

United Way of Aroostook and Katahdin Trust Company are once again partnering for the Summer Slide Reading Program.

Pondfest celebration raises more than $6,000 toward veterans’ monument

The return of the Pondfest celebration proved successful both in terms of fundraising and bringing people together at the Wallagrass Community Center on July 3.

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