17 hours ago

Close contacts of Forest Hill employee who tested positive for COVID-19 test negative for the virus

Those who were in close contact with a Forest Hill employee who tested positive for COVID-19 have tested negative for the virus.

2 days ago

Fort Kent nursing home employee tests positive for COVID-19

An employee of Forest Hill Long Term Care and Skilled Nursing in Fort Kent has tested positive for COVID-19, according to a press release Northern Maine Medical Center Communications Director Sue Devoe issued on Tuesday afternoon. 

2 days ago

Valley Unified districts object to SAD 27 withdrawal based on interlocal agreement

In letters both dated Sept. 18, SAD 33 and the Madawaska School Department made clear their objections to a potential SAD 27 withdrawal from the Valley Unified Regional Service Center. 

3 days ago

Fort Kent rings in fall season with Scarecrow Festival 2020

It wasn’t a typical Scarecrow Festival celebration due to COVID-19, but Greater Fort Kent Area Chamber of Commerce last week hosted an abbreviated version of the community-wide, event which maintained the spirit of the fall season.   

5 days ago

French Legion of Honour recognizes Alberie Nadeau

The award is bestowed upon French citizens with exceptional military and civilian service to the country, and some foreign nationals including American veterans who risked their lives during any of the four main campaigns to liberate France during World War II. 

1 week ago

Fall sports a go for St. John Valley schools

Athletes at all four St. John Valley High Schools will be able to engage in fall sports this year after the boards of directors for SAD 27, SAD 33, SAD 24 and Madawaska School Department all agreed to the Maine Principal Association guidelines.

1 week ago

Fort Kent firefighters answer call at home with malfunctioning oil burner

Volunteer firefighters with the Fort Kent Fire Department responded to a report of smoke at a South Perley Brook residence on Tuesday afternoon.

1 week ago

Fort Kent firefighter barbecue sells out, will include more tickets next year

All 750 tickets to the 12th annual Fort Kent Fire Association Chicken Barbecue Fundraiser sold out well in advance of the event, held on Sunday, Sept. 13. 

1 week ago

Weekly digital jigsaw – Fundraiser – August 26, 2020

Boy Scout Greg Reischer serves up take-out meals during the annual Fort Kent Lion's Club and Boy Scout Troop 189 Chicken Barbecue fundraiser on Thursday, Aug. 13 at Riverside Park in Fort Kent.

2 weeks ago

State imposes deadline for Valley Unified partners if regional school is to move forward

The three school units comprising Valley Unified Regional Service Center have until Dec. 31 to agree in writing to form a regional school unit if a proposed regional high school project is to move forward.