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FORT KENT, Maine -- October 15, 2021 -- Employees at Frank Martin Sons, Inc. in Fort Kent proudly wear red shirts to support United States military veterans and deployed personnel. (Jessica Potila | St. John Valley Times)

FORT KENT, Maine -- October 15, 2021 -- Employees at Frank Martin Sons, Inc. in Fort Kent proudly wear red shirts to support United States military veterans and deployed personnel. (Jessica Potila | St. John Valley Times)

Frank Martin Sons honors military while raising college scholarship funds

October 22, 2021

Frank Martin Sons Inc. is supporting military troops and veterans while also raising funds for local students to attend college.

News Browse News

Houlton businesses could get boost with border reopening, more grant funds

Additional federal relief funds will help Aroostook businesses, but testing requirements at the border could still hamper the return of Canadian shoppers.

Fort Kent schools in ‘soft lockdown’ to protect student

Fort Kent Community High School and Valley Rivers Middle School, which are housed in the same building, entered into a soft lockdown Wednesday upon a recommendation from the Fort Kent Police Department.

Aroostook weather beefs up yield for more than potatoes

It may have been dry, it may have been hot, but Aroostook County was the perfect place to grow vegetables this season.

With win over Fort Kent, Wisdom girls claim top seed in Class D North

The Wisdom girls solidified first place in Class D North soccer with a 3-0 shutout Monday against Class C Fort Kent in St. Agatha during its final regular game of the season.

Fort Kent students enjoying fleet of bicycles

Students enrolled in physical education classes at Fort Kent Community High School and Valley Rivers Middle School have an additional outdoor fitness activity, at least until the snow flies.

Fish River could get $200k to keep the lights on at new Madawaska health care center

Fish River Rural Health is no stranger to power outages, but it’s hoping to keep the lights on all winter at the new Madawaska health care center thanks to a generator funded by a $200,000 federal grant.

Police & Fire Browse Police & Fire

Maine State Police Troop F Report, Oct. 4-10, 2021

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of Oct. 4-10, including the following.

Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is Saturday

National Prescription Drug-Take Back Day will be this Saturday, Oct. 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Various Aroostook County law enforcement agencies will participate.

Maine State Police Troop F Report, Sept. 27-Oct. 3, 2021

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of Sept. 27-Oct. 3, including the following.

Maine State Police Troop F Report, Sept. 20-26, 2021

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of Sept. 20-26, including the following.

Fort Kent to be site of latest Drug Take Back Day event

The Fort Kent Municipal Building will host the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 9.

Car stolen from Fort Kent found in Massachusetts

A car stolen from a Fort Kent driveway was found in Massachusetts nearly a week after it went missing.

State, National and World News Browse State, National and World News

The government will officially break ground on Madawaska’s land port of entry in September

Construction crews will officially break ground on the new Madawaska land port of entry on Sept. 9 at an official, invite-only ceremony at the construction site on Main Street.

Jackson lauds Madawaska Lake resident confirmed to LUPC

The Maine Senate on April 22 unanimously confirmed the nomination of Leo Trudel of Madawaska Lake to serve on the Maine Land Use Planning Commission.

Labor shortage was a problem before the pandemic but some employers say it is worse now

Even though customers have flooded to the Madawaska Tastee-Freez since it opened earlier this month, owner Nick Guerrette often has to close the kitchen early.

Maine trucking company keeps things moving, even when life stands still

As COVID-19 decimated many businesses, the nation's truckers were called to deliver, with fewer amenities along the way. For at least one driver and an Aroostook company, it was all part of the job -- and how they did it snagged them a statewide honor.

Living Browse Living

From our Files – October 21, 2021

50 Years Ago -- Oct. 21, 1971 Homemakers Recycle -- “Everyone must be into this recycling thing, because we have been given some really good articles here,” commented one lady as she sorted over donated items getting ready for the Madawaska Homemakers garage sale.

Valley Girls comic – Week of October 21, 2021

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PAWS Pet of the Week – Bluebell

PAWS presents Bluebell as the Pet of the Week. This sweet girl had been seen outdoors for a couple of years and finally was brought here before the cold months arrive.

Turkey drive returns to stuff local pantries for Thanksgiving

The United Way of Aroostook will once again host the High Five Turkey Drive that has brought thousands of dollars to Aroostook County food pantries over the past few years during Thanksgiving.

Things to do – Week of October 20, 2021

Wednesday, Oct. 20 LINE DANCING WITH THE HARVEYS - Fort Kent Senior Center, 6-8 p.m., with Warren and Joan. Offered by SJV Senior College. FMI: 834-3536 or 728-3371 or register at www.sjvsc.org.

K of C lotto winner, Oct. 4-10

The Fort Kent Knights of Columbus have announced the winners of their ongoing lotto fundraiser for the previous week.

Opinion Browse Opinion

Veterinary care shortage is complicated

To the editor: There has been quite a bit of comment lately about a shortage of veterinary care in The County. I can't speak for other practices but I would like to offer my point of view.

Preventing nursing home closures and protecting patients’ access to care

The COVID pandemic has taken an enormous toll on our health care providers, particularly long-term care facilities and rural hospitals. Four Maine nursing homes announced in September that they would be shutting their doors, displacing more than 100 residents, and many other long-term care facilities are struggling to stay open.

County societies

In Maine when we think of researching in an historical society we look in towns, cities, or the Maine Historical Society in Portland. County historical societies are nonexistent here.

Picking up the torch

Today, in fall 2021, can anyone deny the desire to go home again, "to be back home again looking for that old farm which feels like a long-lost friend," as John Denver crooned?

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Shu pas mal fier de moi. J'ai pas ramassé d'patates encore s't'année. Ca fait comme 50 ans d'file que j'rammasse pas d'patates.

Substance-free for October

October marks Sober October, a worldwide movement to reflect on alcohol and substance abuse. Sober October involves making a pledge to yourself to not use alcohol or other substances.

Sports Browse Sports

Regular soccer season comes to an end, playoffs in full swing

The fall soccer season is now a fond memory for local high school teams, but the action is not over just yet.

With win over Fort Kent, Wisdom girls claim top seed in Class D North

The Wisdom girls solidified first place in Class D North soccer with a 3-0 shutout Monday against Class C Fort Kent in St. Agatha during its final regular game of the season.

Wisdom boys soccer kicks way past Madawaska

The Wisdom Pioneer boys soccer team improved to 12-1 on the season with a Friday afternoon win over the Madawaska Owls in St. Agatha.

Fort Kent wins back-to-back varsity soccer games at Madawaska

Fort Kent took back-to-back victories from Madawaska on the Owls’ senior night Wednesday. The Warrior boys won 5-1, and the undefeated girls followed with a 6-1 win.

October’s outdoor odyssey

Most outdoorsmen have a favorite sport. Fishing, biking, canoeing, hunting, kayaking, photography, bird watching, and other endeavors all have a following between mud season and winter. October is a special time, however; it’s the heart of hunting season throughout Maine, but especially here in Aroostook County.

Fort Kent girls soccer edges Houlton to remain undefeated

The Warrior girls soccer team moved to 10-0 on the soccer season Monday with a second half comeback win over the Houlton Shiretowners in Fort Kent.

Business Browse Business

Frank Martin Sons honors military while raising college scholarship funds

Frank Martin Sons Inc. is supporting military troops and veterans while also raising funds for local students to attend college.

Turkey drive returns to stuff local pantries for Thanksgiving

The United Way of Aroostook will once again host the High Five Turkey Drive that has brought thousands of dollars to Aroostook County food pantries over the past few years during Thanksgiving.

Forest Hill staff receive excellence awards

Two employees at Forest Hill Rehab and Skilled Nursing Center are recipients of the Maine Health Care Association and the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program’s Maine 2021 Excellence in Long Term Care Award.

Fish River could get $200k to keep the lights on at new Madawaska health care center

Fish River Rural Health is no stranger to power outages, but it’s hoping to keep the lights on all winter at the new Madawaska health care center thanks to a generator funded by a $200,000 federal grant.

Acadia FCU names 2021 scholarship recipients

For three Maine college freshmen, paying for education just got a little easier. Acadia Federal Credit Union named Victoria Andrews, Caleb Bassett, and Gabrielle Martin as the 2021 recipients of the Acadia FCU Scholarship.

Madawaska selectmen plan special meeting Tuesday

The Madawaska Board of Selectmen will hold a special meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 19, at the Madawaska Town Office Council Room.

County Candids Browse County Candids

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.

Wind damage

The iconic sign at the Gateway Motel toppled over due to Thursday’s high winds.

Prepare your pumpkins

Prepare your pumpkins

Aftereffects of wind

Aftereffects of wind