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Valley happenings since 1957

50 Years Ago -- Sept. 19, 1968 1,050 Canadian Pickers Cross At Madawaska -- Canadian potato pickers are swarming across the International Bridge and the peak so far was 1,050 that crossed on Monday.

Plenty of activities planned for Scarecrow Festival/UMFK Homecoming this weekend

It’s a sure sign that fall is on the horizon as the Annual Greater Fort Kent Area Chamber of Commerce Scarecrow Festival and University of Maine at Fort Kent Homecoming return this weekend.

Famous Presque Isle racehorse gave Braden Theater its name

These days, the Braden Theater in Presque Isle is well known for playing the latest blockbuster movies, but what many might not know is that it was named after a racehorse that once was the city’s greatest pride.

Retired potato farmer looks back on a lifetime’s harvest

As Aroostook County’s potato harvest gets into full swing, this year, 85-year-old Bernard Webb of Fort Fairfield is not digging up any potatoes for the first time in his long farming career.

County Faces: Jim Gardner of Easton

Born in the former Presque Isle hospital that is now City Hall, Jim Gardner of Easton has spent much of his life working in the public sector.

Maine Acadian Heritage Council hosts special guest at annual dinner

More than 25 members of various organizations came together Monday night to share their love of Acadian history and a traditional meal of chicken stew, ployes, creton, and molasses cake during the Maine Acadian Heritage Council’s 21st annual dinner meeting.

PAWS presents Toni as the pet of the week

PAWS Animal Welfare Shelter presents Toni as the Pet of the Week. Toni is shy at first but loves to snuggle and loves attention.

Retired Educators to meet in Caribou

The Aroostook Retired Educators Association will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 25, at the Caribou Inn and Convention Center.

Edmundston to host next Senior Games

The City of Edmundston will host the 7th annual Jeux de l'Acadie 50+ (Summer Games For Seniors) in August 2020.

K of C lotto winner – Week of September 19, 2018

The Fort Kent Knights of Columbus have announced the winner of their ongoing lotto fundraiser for the week of Sept. 10-16, 2018.

Valley Girls comic — September 19, 2018

Valley Girls comic — September 19, 2018

Weekly digital jigsaw – Scarecrow Festival

The annual Scarecrow Festival and Homecoming Parade featured more than 30 entries with the theme 'Scarecrow Goes to the Movies' on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017, in Fort Kent.

What you can do when bugs and rodents move in for the winter

Seasonal migration of wildlife has little impact on humans, unless that migration path leads directly into the home. And when the warm days of summer turn into the cool days of fall and chillier days of winter, that can happen as critters try to find a warm place to stay.

Maine driver finishes eighth in NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race

Fort Kent native Austin Theriault, returning to the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series for the first time since 2016, finished eighth in the World of Westgate 200 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway late Friday night.

Houlton native making name for himself as consultant for ‘S.W.A.T.’ TV show

Like many youths who grew up in Houlton in the 1970s and 1980s, Otis “Odie” Gallop used his imagination to entertain himself.

Family day helps feed Edmundston schoolchildren

"A Northwest Magical Christmas Inc." announces a new family day, which will take place Saturday, Sept. 22.

Maine author chronicles outdoor adventures, tragic loss in latest book

Hundreds of river miles have passed under Earl Brechlin’s canoe since he and a group of relatives and friends began staging elaborate Maine camping trips some 31 years ago.

VNA offers bereavement support group in October

VNA Home Health Hospice will begin its fall 2018 grief support group, to be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Northern Maine Medical Center.

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