12 hours ago

Caravan of white diners returns to Edmundston Aug. 23

On Thursday, Aug. 23, the world’s largest pop-up picnic and most sought-after secret returns to Edmundston for the annual Diner en Blanc d’Edmundston.

2 days ago

Valley Girls comic — August 15, 2018

Valley Girls comic for August 15, 2018.

2 days ago

Knights of Columbus lotto winner — Aug. 6-12, 2018

The Fort Kent Knights of Columbus have announced the winner of their ongoing lotto fundraiser for the week of Aug. 6-12, 2018.

2 days ago

Derby winner knew he was reeling in a winner

When Jason Cyr of Madawaska reeled in the winning fish of the Fort Kent International Muskie Derby on Friday morning, he knew he had a big one.

4 days ago

Boys eat the most ployes, win all three age groups in festival contest

Youngsters gobbled up to seven and a half ployes in one minute to take home grocery store gift cards and the honor of becoming champions of the Fort Kent International Muskie Derby and Ploye Festival annual ploye eating contest on Friday evening.

6 days ago

Allagash Family Fun Day

Lawnmower races and barbecued chicken were highlights of the first annual Allagash Family Fun Day on Saturday, Aug. 4.

7 days ago

Senior picnic attracts some 200 during Acadian Festival

Around 200 people attended a “senior picnic” during the Acadian Festival on Friday during which residents of various residential care facilities, along with friends and relatives, were served a meal of hot dogs and the usual fixings, while enjoying live music.

7 days ago

Watermelon eating contest helps kick off Acadian Festival

People young and old kicked off the Acadian Festival Friday morning with a watermelon eating contest sponsored by Paradis Shop ‘n Save.

7 days ago

Muskie are biting for fishing derby in the Valley

Sunny skies and giant fish greeted participants during opening day of the Fort Kent International Muskie Derby on Friday.

1 week ago

Judges assess entries in search for best poutine in St. John Valley

Directors with the St. John Valley Chamber of Commerce, along with a few members of the general public, participated in the quest to find the best poutine in the Valley on Friday.

1 week ago

Artist piques youngsters’ interest with temporary gallery in Madawaska

Artist Dan Cayer officially opened the doors of his 401 Tip Top Gallery with a ribbon cutting ceremony Friday evening in the Kmart parking lot shopping center.

1 week ago

New Brunswick Botanical Garden to mark 25th anniversary

The New Brunswick Botanical Garden will celebrate its 25th anniversary the weekend of Aug. 10-12, and will also mark the third edition of the Sortie Branchée en Acadie.

1 week ago

Valley Girls comic — August 8, 2018

Valley Girls comic for August 8, 2018.

1 week ago

Knights of Columbus lotto winner — July 31-Aug. 5, 2018.

The Fort Kent Knights of Columbus have announced the winner of their ongoing lotto fundraiser for the week of July 31-Aug. 5, 2018.

2 weeks ago

Knights of Columbus lotto winner – August 1, 2018

The Fort Kent Knights of Columbus have announced the winner of their ongoing lotto fundraiser for the week of July 23-29, 2018.

2 weeks ago

Valley Girls — August 1, 2018

By Bhava Albert

3 weeks ago

Hunters may apply for any-deer permits

The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife has opened applications for the 2018 any-deer (antlerless) permit lottery.

3 weeks ago

How Maine makers are using natural beeswax in products from crayons to beauty creams

For honey bees, wax is one of the building blocks of life — literally.