A percentage of people seem to be hard-wired for or drawn to community service, leadership roles and events in which they can serve their neighbors and fellow citizens. The amateur ham radio service offers a path to many rewarding public service opportunities. Ham radio operators volunteer with county or local programs like the Amateur Radio […]
The University of Maine at Fort Kent has announced the dean’s list for the spring 2025 semester. This list includes full-time and part-time students. “Congratulations to the students who have earned a place on the UMFK dean’s and academic recognition lists,” said UMFK President Deb Hedeen. “The dean’s list honors our full-time students, while the […]
MADAWASKA, Maine — Madawaska officials on July 31 appointed a second Select Board member to an interview committee for a new economic and community development director position. The board voted to appoint Manon Bilodeau-Raymond to be on the committee. She will be joining Town Manager David Daigle, Select Board Chair Jason Boucher and other officials […]
When it’s 85 degrees and higher in Aroostook County and the humidity feels oppressive, I call it “Africa hot.”
FORT KENT, Maine – Calling all Bengals! The University of Maine at Fort Kent Alumni Association is thrilled to announce the inaugural “UMFK Alumni Day” set for Sunday, Sept. 7 at Hadlock Field in Portland. This exciting event, held in partnership with the Portland Sea Dogs, promises an unforgettable day filled with camaraderie, community spirit […]
FORT KENT, Maine — The U.S. Department of Education has awarded the University of Maine at Fort Kent a federal TRIO Student Support Services grant to improve college retention and graduation rates among low-income, first-generation students and students with disabilities. The five-year grant provides support to the university with $356,773 annually, totaling nearly $1.8 million […]
FORT KENT, Maine — Northern Maine Medical Center in Fort Kent has secured space at a former Kmart building in Madawaska for a future medical mall, according to the property’s owner. The building is a large part of Madawaska’s midtown plaza space, which is undergoing a major revitalization that also includes the ongoing construction of […]
FORT KENT, Maine — Hundreds came out the weekend of July 26 for Tour de la Vallee, an annual cycling fundraiser that benefits the Edgar J. Paradis Cancer Fund. This year the event moved to the Lonesome Pine Trails resort, where organizers hosted a new evening event, “A Night of Giving,” that featured a social […]
Wednesday-Friday A cold front was expected to move through the Valley Wednesday morning into the afternoon and move to the Maine coast Wednesday night. Showers and thunderstorms were expected to develop in the afternoon ahead of the cold front. Storms were expected to wane Wednesday evening with clearing skies as high pressure centered north of […]
FORT KENT, Maine – Acadia Federal Credit Union is proud to announce the promotion of Charles “Chaz” Pelletier to vice president of information technology, effective July 7. This significant step acknowledges Pelletier’s exceptional leadership and long-standing contributions to the organization’s technological growth and security. Since joining Acadia FCU in 2011 as an IT specialist and […]
