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Valley Unified students proved multi-talented during an opening night performance of the musical Guys and Dolls at Fox Auditorium on Thursday. (Jessica Potila | St. John Valley Times)
Valley Unified students proved multi-talented during an opening night performance of the musical Guys and Dolls at Fox Auditorium on Thursday. (Jessica Potila | St. John Valley Times)
Hot opening night for ‘Guys and Dolls’
June 2, 2023
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.
News Browse News
3 hours ago
International bridge in Madawaska will close for inspection
The bridge linking to Edmundston will be closed to traffic from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. starting Monday.
6 hours ago
Hot opening night for ‘Guys and Dolls’
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.
4 days ago
An Aroostook French teacher wants to save the Acadian language
Connie Cloutier has developed a French spelling bee with students from Fort Kent, Wisdom and Madawaska high schools.
1 week ago
Report of shot fired near elementary school prompts lockdown in Fort Kent
FORT KENT – For the second time in as many months schools in Fort Kent went on lockdown Friday after a shot was reportedly heard fired in the town.
1 week ago
Community group demands changes at Fort Kent hospital
About 100 community members gathered Tuesday to discuss concerns about the fate of Northern Maine Medical Center.
1 week ago
Aroostook River fishing is prime now
Aroostook County abounds with lakes, ponds, brooks and streams, but its namesake river is an angler’s paradise for a few weeks each spring.
Police/Crime/Courts Browse Police/Crime/Courts
2 weeks ago
Adam Bouchard named 2022 Aroostook County Deputy of the Year
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.
2 weeks ago
Fort Kent Criminal Docket, January 2023
The following cases were heard under the Aroostook Criminal Docket at the Caribou Courthouse in January. 
1 month ago
Connecticut man arrested on drug trafficking charge in Van Buren
A community member’s report of a man with a Connecticut license plate she perceived to be behaving erratically led to an arrest for drug trafficking.
1 month ago
Sheriff lauds life-saving efforts by ACSO staff
Two Aroostook County Sheriff’s Office employees went above and beyond in their heroic efforts to help individuals who were in mental health crises, said Aroostook County Sheriff Shawn Gillen.
1 month ago
22-year veteran officer is Madawaska’s interim police chief
Madawaska is on the hunt for a new police chief after Ross DuBois retired April 8, but in the meantime a 22-year veteran of the department is keeping the watch.
2 months ago
Maine State Police Troop F Report, April 3-9, 2023
The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of April 3-9, 2023, including the following.
Sports Browse Sports
1 day ago
Upcoming UMFK Bengal co-ed soccer camps
The University of Maine at Fort Kent Athletic Department will offer two  action-packed Bengal co-ed soccer camps, with the first one held from Tuesday, June 27 to Friday, June 30 and on Monday, July 24 to Thursday, July 27 at the UMFK Michael Simon soccer field. Registration is open to all students entering pre-K through grade 12.
1 week ago
Aroostook River fishing is prime now
Aroostook County abounds with lakes, ponds, brooks and streams, but its namesake river is an angler’s paradise for a few weeks each spring.
2 weeks ago
Special Olympics Games return to Presque Isle after 4 years
After four years of a pandemic lockdown and a cancellation due to bad weather, the Special Olympics surged back Friday with a large turnout of athletes, volunteers and supporters.
2 weeks ago
Fort Kent girls best Madawaska at the net
Fort Kent girls tennis hosted Madawaska on May 9 and registered a win of 5-0.  
2 weeks ago
Madawaska boys top FK in tennis
Fort Kent boys tennis hosted Madawaska on April 9, with Madawaska registering a 5-0 win. 
3 weeks ago
Polar Dip brings in $12,000 for Aroostook Special Olympics
Dozens of dippers made a difference for Special Olympians when they raised $12,000.
Opinion Browse Opinion
3 weeks ago
Valley Girls comic – Week of May 10, 2023
Uh-oh, they're here.
3 weeks ago
Let’s be better neighbors
To the editor: In a letter published on March 27, frequent contributor and ruminator, Lou Ouellette, referenced a previous story about an elderly gentleman who had murdered a neighbor’s beloved family dog. 
3 weeks ago
A master of spin
To the editor: I think Joe Biden is the worst president our country has seen in modern times. I also believe in being fair. With that in mind, I set out on a quest to see if I could find something positive amid his many failures. It took less time than I thought to come up with something.
3 weeks ago
We aren’t defined by bumps in the road
The morning was that milky gray, with random droplets of rain falling clumsily to the earth like heavy particles of mislaid and forgotten glitter. I put my wipers on intermittently, automatically lowering or raising my head in conjunction with the landing of the raindrop.
3 weeks ago
Genealogy packrats
“A place for everything and everything in its place” is an adage you may have heard. It’s good advice for everyone, including genealogists.  
4 weeks ago
Another side of genius
To the editor: Just going through the writings of some of last century's brain people — you know, like Einstein and Hawking. I just read that Hawking declared himself to be an atheist in that he could scientifically prove that something can be created from nothing; ergo: universe from nonexistent matter.  (Not my words, his.)
Living Browse Living
6 hours ago
Hot opening night for ‘Guys and Dolls’
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.
2 days ago
Fiddlehead Focus Crossword Puzzle for May 31, 2023
You can complete this crossword puzzle online.  Just click on the box you want to fill in and begin typing the word you think is the answer to the clue. 
6 days ago
One Tomato distribution, Master Gardeners annual plant swap, UMFK Sustainability Club plant sale
Join us on Friday, June 2 from 9 a.m. to noon at the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Office (34 Armory Road), rain or shine, for the following three events:
1 week ago
Masses return to Mizpah starting in June
Mizpah, located on 129 Doucette Road in Grand Isle, will begin offering Catholic Masses again starting on Friday, June 2. Masses will be offered on the first Friday of each month (June 2, July 7, Aug. 4, Sept. 1, Oct. 6) and all are welcome to participate. The Masses will begin at 1 p.m. (2 p.m. Canadian time).
1 week ago
Works of local artist on display at chamber office
Folks visiting the St. John Valley Chamber of Commerce office in Madawaska may notice the workspace is brighter and more colorful lately
1 week ago
Fiddlehead Focus Crossword Puzzle for May 24, 2023
You can complete this crossword puzzle online.  Just click on the box you want to fill in and begin typing the word you think is the answer to the clue.  
Business Browse Business
2 weeks ago
Workforce coordinator will build bridges for ‘new Mainers’
Victoire Liwanga recently became workforce development coordinator for New Mainers at Northern Maine Community College. 
2 weeks ago
Frenchville gets state grant
Frenchville officials have announced the town has been awarded a safety grant by the Maine Municipal Association Workers Compensation Fund in the amount of $1,852.  
3 weeks ago
United Ag & Turf, NE expands locations to Aroostook County
United Ag & Turf, NE, which operates John Deere dealerships throughout New England and eastern New York, has added John Deere agriculture and turf products to their current United Construction & Forestry locations in Houlton and New Canada.
1 month ago
Top O’ Maine Trade Show brings in more than 2,200 visitors
The Top O’ Maine Trade Show lived up to its reputation over the weekend as the biggest trade show north of Bangor when more than 2,200 people and 82 vendors participated
1 month ago
Local business to mark Independent Bookstores Day Saturday
Bogan Books will participate in the 10th anniversary of Independent Bookstore Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 29. 
1 month ago
Agri-Women attend national meeting
Local members of Maine Agri-Women traveled recently to the American Agri-Woman midyear meeting in Nashville, Tennessee.
County Candids Browse County Candids
3 years ago
Trees in transition
FORT KENT, Maine — Summer is fast becoming a memory as the trees along the Riverside South Trail in Fort Kent are quickly losing their leaves.
3 years ago
Wind damage
The iconic sign at the Gateway Motel toppled over due to Thursday’s high winds.
3 years ago
Prepare your pumpkins
Prepare your pumpkins
3 years ago
Aftereffects of wind
Aftereffects of wind
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