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NWS 10 am Dec 1 2016

National Weather Service in Caribou image for Dec. 1, 2016 at 10:14 a.m.

National Weather Service in Caribou image for Dec. 1, 2016 at 10:14 a.m.

NWS issues Winter Storm Warning

November 30, 2016

(UPDATED Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016 at 10:15 a.m.) The National Weather Service in Caribou has issued a Winter Storm Warning for snow for northern Maine, in effect through 7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016.

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Emera Maine power outage report for the St. John Valley

(Update: Dec. 1, 2016 at 11:35 a.m.) Emera Maine is reporting a limited number of power outages in the Madawaska area.

Closings and Cancellations – Thursday, Dec. 1

Closings and cancellations due to weather - Dec. 1, 2016

Music, dancing, ugly sweaters at the Fort Kent Outdoor Center

To kick off the winter season, there will be a Welcome Winter get-together at 6 p.m. at the Fort Kent Outdoor Center on Saturday, Dec. 3.

Hypnotist takes UMFK stage

The University of Maine at Fort Kent will host entertainer and hypnotist Paul Ramsay on Saturday, Dec. 3, at 7 p.m. in the UMFK Fox Auditorium.

Speed, road conditions to blame for weekend accidents

A van is a total loss and a car received extensive damage as a result of two separate single-vehicle accidents which happened in Fort Kent over the weekend.

Highview residents plan for a season of celebration

Members of the Highview Apartments residents group in Madawaska discussed upcoming holiday celebration plans at their monthly meeting, Wednesday.

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Birth announcement – Voisine

Owen Joseph Voisine and Reese Olivia Voisine of New Canada were born on Nov. 28, 2016.

Starbucks and moose hunts: the ‘perks’ of UMFK life

While sipping on a Starbucks caramel macchiato at the Bengal’s Lair on Tuesday, UMFK sophomore Makayla Robinson admitted that she’s always been "more of a Dunkin’ girl."

Santa and friends ‘light up’ Fort Kent

Santa and Mrs. Claus handed out more than 100 gifts Saturday night, Nov. 26, at Fort Kent’s annual tree lighting festivities at Monument Square. (Article includes slideshow and videos.)

Holiday shoppers flock to the Fort Kent craft fair

Friends and family gathered for a yearly Thanksgiving tradition in Fort Kent over the weekend: the Arts & Crafts Fair. (Article includes slideshow.)

Couple captures County ‘snowbirds’ on film

The Maine spirit of volunteerism and charity is alive and well in winter in Florida. (Article includes video.)

Valley Voices – Shopping local

The Fiddlehead Focus / St. John Valley Times recently asked some jolly shopping souls: "Do you like to shop locally, and where are your favorite places in the Valley?"

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Letter to the editor: Knowing our political history

Guy Dubay of Madawaska shares a letter to the editor about the St. John Valley's early political history.

Letter to the editor: The people have spoken, Hillary won the popular vote

James P. Chasse of St. Agatha writes a response letter to the editor.

Letter to the editor: New lawmaker says ‘thanks’ and ‘hello’

David H. McCrea, Representative elect, House District 148 shares a letter to the editor to those he will be representing in northern Maine.

Our Leaders Speak: Collins on advances in Alzheimer’s research

U.S. Senator Susan Collins, R-Maine, writes about about promising advances in Alzheimer’s research.

Letter to the editor: Veterans aren’t criminals

David Littlefield of Easton shares a letter to the editor about veterans.

Guest Column: This too shall pass?

Columnist Dave Wylie shares why he is tempted - but won't - move to Canada.

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Tourism board gears up for snowmobile season

Aroostook County has received its first measurable snowfall and that has those in the tourism industry thinking snowmobile season.

Fans pack Sports Center for UMFK vs. UMPI showdown

More than 200 fans packed the UMFK Sports Center on Monday night for the Bengals’ 2016-17 season home opener, where the UMFK men emerged victorious 68-63 over the UMPI Owls.

NASCAR fans declare Fort Kent native Most Popular Driver

Racing fans have named a Fort Kent, Maine native as the 2016 NASCAR K&N Pro Series East Most Popular Driver.

Owl Jenna Dugal earns Butch Shaw award

Madawaska Owl Jenna Dugal has earned The Butch Shaw Award for her soccer skills and sportsmanship.

Bengal men win two on the court

The UMFK Bengal men's basketball team picked up wins on Monday and Tuesday night.

Committee honors heroic Madawaska student, Owl girls

The Madawaska School Department officially recognized Madawaska High School junior Logan Albert on Nov. 14 for his efforts this summer in stopping an alleged crime in progress.

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