🌱 What investigators say sparked the Main Street fire in Van Buren

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In today's newsletter:

• What investigators say sparked the Main Street fire in Van Buren
• How did Van Buren teams fare in opening-week County hoops?
• How one Van Buren fire sparked a powerful wave of local giving

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A couple of snow showers, with a high of 26 and low of 11 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Friday: Snow and flurries, up to 1", temps: high: 21, low: 9.
• Saturday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 22 and low of 6 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Fire results in destruction of two Van Buren buildings, officials say (spectrumlocalnews.com) — A serious weekend fire on Main Street in Van Buren destroyed two buildings and injured a firefighter and the property owner, according to state officials. Local crews used emergency demolition to stop the spread, and investigators believe a pellet stove likely played a role. Both damaged structures are considered total losses.
   

• County High School Sports Roundup December 9 (1019therock.com) — Van Buren boys and girls basketball teams both featured in a busy Aroostook County hoops night, including a decisive boys win over Ashland. The roundup highlights scores, standout players, and early-season momentum for several County schools, plus a call for Athlete of the Week nominations.
   

• Northern Mainers help woman who lost home and business to fires weeks apart (bangordailynews.com) — A recent fire in Van Buren destroyed a business space and displaced a resident, but neighbors across the St. John Valley are rallying with donations, housing, and fundraisers. After losing both her Grand Isle home and Van Buren business weeks apart, Madawaska’s community development director is now helping channel support toward the Van Buren resident also affected by the blaze.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday December 12

• MES Cafe // Winter Musical
  Madawaska Elementary School -1-MES Cafeteria (300)
  6:00 pm

Saturday December 13

• Old Town Boys Varsity Basketball @ Caribou
  Caribou Performing Arts Center , 308 Sweden St , Caribou
  1:30 pm

Monday December 15

• CCS Basketball GOLD TEAM vs Central Aroostook Boys 4:00 pm
  Caribou Middle School Caribou, ME 04736
  4:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• FKES Holiday Concert (1st @ 5:30, 2nd @ 6:45pm)
  Fort Kent Community High School Fort Kent, ME 04743
  4:00 pm
• MHS Cafe // Band-Choir Concert
  Madawaska Middle/High School -2-MMHS-Cafeteria (200)
  6:00 pm
• Cub Scouts - Library and Senior Wing
  Fort Kent Community High School Fort Kent, ME 04743
  6:30 pm

Friday December 19

• Ugly Sweater Party!
  Inn of Acadia , 384 St Thomas St , Madawaska
  4:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Bobcaygeon - LIVE in Grand Falls
  Auditorium Richelieu , Caswell
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Family Dollar posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Van Buren. Apply here.
• Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Madawaska. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Van Buren here.

🗞 Nearby News

Caribou

• Snow, wintry mix could cause dangerous road conditions across Maine (pressherald.com)
• Ellsworth Girl's and Boy's Basketball at Brewer – December 9 [LISTEN LIVE] (wearebangor.com)

Presque Isle

• Nordic Heritage Outdoor Center to Reopen (wabi.tv)
• Is Maine meeting its housing production goals? The state doesn't know. (pressherald.com)
• University of Maine System's credit rating affirmed, outlook upgraded (mainebiz.biz)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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