11 months ago
Group promotes art of quilting in northern Maine
Quilting is about more than making blankets, it’s an artform, according to members of a Fort Kent quilters guild hoping to help preserve the craft in northern Maine.
Stories by Jessica Potila
11 months ago
Madawaska woman honors her Native American ancestry
Gwen Nancy Deschaine uncovered a family secret when researching her ancestry.
11 months ago
Hot opening night for ‘Guys and Dolls’
FORT KENT, Maine — Opening night was a success when Valley Unified high school students tackled a nearly three-hour production of the Broadway hit musical “Guys and Dolls” on Thursday.
12 months ago
Cub Scouts jump ahead in the ranks
FORT KENT, Maine — Hard work and dedication paid off for some local Cub Scouts who moved up in the ranks this weekend. Cub Scout Pack 189 celebrated a Blue and Gold Ceremony Saturday to recognize the achievements of dozens of youngsters with their eyes on community service and self-betterment. Cubs who earned the rank […]
12 months ago
Madawaska students and other residents clean up their town
MADAWASKA, Maine — Nearly 170 people, including the student body of Madawaska Middle/High School, town employees and Beautification Committee members, gathered under a gloomy northern Maine sky Wednesday to brighten their town with a widespread cleaning effort. “We got rained out but up until then everyone was working hard and honestly the town has a […]
12 months ago
Works of local artist on display at chamber office
MADAWASKA, Maine — Folks visiting the St. John Valley Chamber of Commerce office in Madawaska may notice the workspace is brighter and more colorful lately.
12 months ago
Adam Bouchard named 2022 Aroostook County Deputy of the Year
FORT KENT, Maine — A sheriff’s deputy with a reputation for excellence and a passion to serve others has been named 2022 Deputy of the Year by the Aroostook County Sheriff’s Office.
12 months ago
Students to perform Broadway classic ‘Guys and Dolls’
FORT KENT, Maine — Those who have never had the opportunity to attend a Broadway show can have a taste of the experience when Valley Unified drama students perform “Guys and Dolls” at the beginning of June. The long-running musical debuted on Broadway in 1950 and was made into a movie starring Marlon Brando. The […]
12 months ago
Polar Dip brings in $12,000 for Aroostook Special Olympics
SINCLAIR, Maine — Dozens of dippers made a difference for Special Olympians when they raised $12,000 for the Aroostook County branch of the organization at a Polar Dip on Sunday. The 15th installment of the event took place at Long Lake Sporting Club. Fifty participants traveled from Aroostook County and beyond, with dippers coming from […]
12 months ago
Fort Kent wins first home baseball game of the season
FORT KENT, Maine — The Fort Kent Warrior boys were a hit during their first home baseball game of the season, with a 16-5 win against the Wisdom/Van Buren Pioneers on Wednesday, May 3. “We have a good returning core of players and some nice young talent,” Warriors coach Jason Nadeau said. Isaiah Martin led […]
