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Tubing along the St. John

Romario Romain (left) and Brook Wooldridge approach the St. John River shore at Riverside Park in Fort Kent after riding their two-man tube

County Face: Steve Pelletier

A man with four jobs who graduated summa cum laude from college in his fifties, Steve Pelletier of St. John embodies the work ethic for which folks from The County are notorious throughout northern New England.

Valley in bloom with garden tour

Whether you be a green thumb or just like looking at pretty flowers, the UMaine Extension Fort Kent Garden Group invites you on their annual St. John Valley Garden Tour on Saturday, August 5.

Jamboree to hit Grand Isle community stage

The Grand Isle ATV Club’s midsummer “Jamboree” this weekend at the community stage in Grand Isle will feature live music by Turning Point, as well as various food vendors.

Valley Girls — July 26, 2017

By Bhava Albert

From Our Files (week of July 26, 2017)

The Van Buren Chamber of Commerce will hold a “recognition day” to honor Miss Louise Dumais, the new Maine Potato Blossom Queen.

K of C lotto winner (week of July 26, 2017)

The Fort Kent Knights of Columbus have announced the winner of their ongoing lotto fundraiser for the week of July 17-23, 2017.

PAWS Pet of the Week — Herbie

PAWS Animal Welfare Shelter presents Herbie as the Pet of the Week.

County Face: Steve Pelletier

A man with four jobs who graduated summa cum laude from college in his fifties, Steve Pelletier of St. John embodies the work ethic for which folks from The County are notorious throughout northern New England.

Great walking weather

A dip in temperature and humidity Monday afternoon made for great walking weather, which 2-year-old Benjamin James Gagnon and his father Isaac made good use of.

Acadian show, ‘The Story of Nu-Z’Autres,’ a hit with crowds

The new musical, “The Story of Nu-Z'autres,” presented by young performers as part of the Acadia of Lands and Forests festival is drawing good crowds and reviews.

Children enjoy activities, celebration of reading in Fort Kent

Seventy-five students of all ages took part in a Summer Reading Celebration Day Wednesday, July 19, at the Fort Kent Elementary School.

Yes, the Rusty Metal Farm hens are junk food junkies

To hear my friends tell it, the Rusty Metal Farm chickens are among the most spoiled and pampered on the planet.

Edmundston hosts 23rd annual Jazz and Blues Festival

Hundreds of fans enjoyed music, food and friends, as the 23rd annual Edmundston Jazz and Blues Festival kicked off on June 23.

Young athletes take to bikes, shooting range to learn about biathlon

Cody Johnson of Fort Kent and Russell Currier of Stockholm are among several local athletes who have trained at one time or another at Fort Kent’s winter sports facility and subsequently found spots on U.S. ski and biathlon teams.

Wellness event a success

In its mission to cultivate health and wellness within its communities, Northern Maine Medical Center (NMMC) held its first Spring-time event for kids and adults on May 13, 2017.

Fun in the sun

Sisters Kamryn, right, and Kendyl Martin cool off in Soldier Pond with friend Cowyn Jandreau, Wednesday afternoon

Senior college members explore Valley by ATV

More than a dozen people took to local trails Tuesday morning July 18, as part of a St. John Valley Senior College ATV outing.

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