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Screen shot of a September 2016 political television ad endorsed by Emily Cain in which northern Maine loggers express opinions about U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin.

Screen shot of a September 2016 political television ad endorsed by Emily Cain in which northern Maine loggers express opinions about U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin.

Cain ad featuring Valley loggers sparks PLC; Jackson weighs in

September 30, 2016

A political ad, which compares the logging skills of a U.S. Congressman to a statue of Paul Bunyan, has elicited the disapproval of a Maine logging organization.

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Man injured in early morning, single-vehicle crash (Update Sept.30)

First responders transported one person to Northern Maine Medical Center following an early morning, single-vehicle accident on Aroostook Road, Thursday, Sept. 29.

Counterfeit money circulating in Fort Kent has Connecticut ties

Counterfeit money circulating throughout Fort Kent in the form of $20 and $50 dollar bills are connected with counterfeit currency authorities have discovered in Connecticut.

Hunters find success in first week of moose season

By early afternoon Tuesday, Sept. 27, Dube's Custom Meat Processing had already seen six moose pass through its doors, and there were two more waiting in the back of pickup trucks parked in the driveway.

Parish preps for spring repairs at St. Agatha Catholic Church

Parishioners and visitors to St. Agatha Catholic Church will have to walk under scaffolding and staging as the parish prepares to address structural issues which began last winter.

RCMP seek information about Clair, N.B. truck fire

The West District RCMP are seeking information from the public about a suspicious truck fire in Clair, N.B.

Public health partners take on rural Aroostook’s top priorities

Aroostook's public health partners have identified the County's top three health concerns as obesity, drug and alcohol abuse, and cardiovascular health.

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Community clean up taking place this Sunday

There will be a Fort Kent community clean-up on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016.

Jumping into fall

Issak Nadeau of Clair, New Brunswick, practices his bike jump skills.

Recognize this little guy? FKPD seek to reunite lost dog with owner

Fort Kent Police Department staff are seeking to reunite a small male dog that arrived at the station Monday, Sept. 26, with its family.

New signage in the St. John Valley points towards health

New signs in Van Buren, Eagle Lake, Madawaska and Fort Kent point community members toward healthy outdoor activities.

Fort Kent Outdoor Center board plans Oktoberfest membership drive

The Fort Kent Outdoor Center will put on an Oktoberfest-themed Fall Fundraiser/Membership Drive event on Oct.15, 2016.

Scarecrow Fest kids celebrate life in the Valley

Between jumping frogs, a coloring contest, hayrides and a mile-long parade, children of the St. John Valley represented the community in many events during the 2016 Scarecrow Festival.

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Valley Voices – Favorite moose meals

Valley residents in Grand Isle and Van Buren answer the question: "Have you ever tried moose meat? If so, what is your favorite way to prepare it?"

Family Discoverer: Documents offer fascinating glimpse into past

Family Discoverer is a biweekly column by genealogist Nancy Battick of Dover-Foxcroft.

To the Editor: The Constitution Party

Steve Martin of Amity writes a Letter to the Editor about voting for the Constitution Party.

Op-Ed: Marijuana – what you need to know

Carol S. Bell of Presque Isle, partnership director for Healthy Aroostook, a Healthy Maine Partnership, shared her editorial about marijuana use.

To the editor: Republican obtuseness

James P. Chasse of St. Agatha writes a Letter to the Editor regarding republicans.

Op-Ed: Sen. King on serving Maine’s vets as Togus turns 150

Op-Ed: U.S. Senator Angus King addresses serving Maine’s vets as Togus turns 150.

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Council approves Lonesome Pine easement, ice rink skates by closure

The Fort Kent Town Council met Monday, Sept. 26, 2016.

Fort Kent welcomes autumn with a bounty of festivity

Community members and visitors to the St. John Valley welcomed the arrival of fall over the weekend, participating in and enjoying many of the Scarecrow Festival and UMFK Homecoming activities over the weekend.

Coach Ashby records career milestone

University of Maine at Fort Kent men's soccer coach Bill Ashby has recorded his 400th career victory,

Cross-country scooter race to finish in Madawaska

The Real Cannonball, "the world’s most extreme motor-scooter endurance race," is coming to Madawaska.

Powerchute pilots flock to the St. John Valley

“Eagles fly along side us.”

Pelletier brothers place in Labor Day Races

Valley brothers Carter and Camden Pelletier each took 2nd place in their respective age divisions at the annual Aroostook Savings & Loan Labor Day Races.