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Barbara Lambert, left, of Forest Hill Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center receives her COVID-19 vaccine on Dec. 22. (Courtesy of Northern Maine Medical Center)
Barbara Lambert, left, of Forest Hill Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center receives her COVID-19 vaccine on Dec. 22. (Courtesy of Northern Maine Medical Center)
Northern Maine Medical Center COVID-19 public vaccination hotline overwhelmed on first day
January 15, 2021
Northern Maine Medical Center was swamped with 700 calls Wednesday morning when it opened its dedicated phone line for the public to register for COVID-19 vaccinations. 
News Browse News
3 days ago
Aroostook schools given approval to stay with ‘green’ model of learning
Schools across the region have maintained their "green" status from the Maine Department of Education, which means they can hold in-person classes, after-school activities and sports if COVID-19 has not greatly impacted their district.
3 days ago
Fort Kent insurance agency expands despite pandemic
With many businesses throughout Maine and the United States struggling to survive during the COVID-19 pandemic, a Fort Kent insurance agency recently moved to a new location in the town to provide room for expanded services.
4 days ago
PAWS cat shelter in Fort Kent receives grant for outdoor ‘catio’
Homeless St. John Valley cats fortunate enough to find their way to a non-profit, no-kill shelter in Fort Kent will find their lifestyles improved with the addition of an outdoor recreation shelter soon to be installed at the facility. 
6 days ago
Hamlin man pleads guilty to bringing meth from Canada into Maine on snowmobile
A Hamlin man has pleaded guilty in federal court to crossing the U.S.-Canada border into Maine on a snowmobile while carrying more than 50 grams of methamphetamine, according to a court filing on Jan. 12. 
1 week ago
Aroostook police departments to receive grant money for COVID-related expenses
Police departments across Aroostook County will receive additional funds to help them take on the unique challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. 
1 week ago
14th resident dies in 3 County nursing home COVID-19 outbreaks
A 14th Aroostook County nursing home resident has died within two weeks as COVID-19 outbreaks continue to afflict facilities in Madawaska, Eagle Lake and Caribou.
Police & Fire Browse Police & Fire
4 days ago
Fort Kent Fire Department responds to report of smoking pellet stove
Fort Kent firefighters responded 7 a.m. Thursday to a call about smoke at a family residence in the town. 
6 days ago
Maine State Police Troop F Report, Dec. 21-27, 2020
The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of Dec. 21-27, 2020, including the following.
6 days ago
Maine State Police Troop F Report, Dec. 28, 2020-Jan. 3, 2021
The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of Dec. 28, 2020-Jan. 3, 2021, including the following.
1 week ago
Aroostook police departments to receive grant money for COVID-related expenses
Police departments across Aroostook County will receive additional funds to help them take on the unique challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. 
2 weeks ago
Van Buren man arrested, charged with domestic violence assault
Jonathan Emmert, 23, of Van Buren was arrested on an active warrant on a charge of domestic violence assault on New Year’s Day, according to the Aroostook County Sheriff’s Office.
3 weeks ago
Fort Kent police seek information regarding tool thefts
Fort Kent police are investigating multiple tool thefts that took place at a trucking company in the town last week.
State, National and World News Browse State, National and World News
1 month ago
Governor appoints Frenchville woman to registrar post
Maine Gov. Janet Mills has appointed Amy Ouellette of Frenchville as Registrar of Deeds for Northern Aroostook County.
2 months ago
Ash borer spreads further in Maine
The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry's Maine Forest Service on Nov. 19 reported evidence of spread of emerald ash borer within regulated areas of Maine, including in Aroostook County.
2 months ago
Share Maine holiday cheer, not pests
Invasive pests can hitchhike in or on wreaths and holiday plants destined for friends and families or they can hide in or on firewood brought from another state or Maine location to light a holiday fire.
2 months ago
Warden Service seeks seasonal deputies
The Maine Warden Service is now hiring seasonal Deputy Game Wardens. 
Living Browse Living
4 days ago
PAWS cat shelter in Fort Kent receives grant for outdoor ‘catio’
Homeless St. John Valley cats fortunate enough to find their way to a non-profit, no-kill shelter in Fort Kent will find their lifestyles improved with the addition of an outdoor recreation shelter soon to be installed at the facility. 
5 days ago
PAWS pet of the week – Buddy
PAWS presents Buddy. He’s a shy guy and is still learning to trust humans, but he is definitely making lots of progress.
5 days ago
Valley Girls comic – Week of January 12, 2021
Aunt vs. Grandma
5 days ago
K of C lotto winner, Dec. 28, 2020-Jan. 3, 2021
The Fort Kent Knights of Columbus have announced the winner of their ongoing lotto fundraiser for the week of Dec. 28, 2020-Jan. 3, 2021.
5 days ago
From our Files – Week of January 12, 2021
50 Years Ago -- Jan. 14, 1971     Valley loses 2,315 residents since 1960 -- Madawaska and New Canada were the only Valley area towns that increased in population since 1960. These figures were recently released by the Department of Agriculture and Resource Economics at the University of Maine at Orono, along with the declines of other Valley towns.
5 days ago
Fiddlehead Focus Crossword Puzzle for Jan. 13, 2021
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.  
Opinion Browse Opinion
5 days ago
Another day of infamy
To the editor: “A day that will live in infamy.” Those were the words uttered after the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. We went to war due to that attack. 
5 days ago
Virtual conferences
We all hope to see the end of COVID-19 sometime this year and, we hope, a return to something approaching normalcy. 
2 weeks ago
Farewell to 2020. Cheers to 2021.
Have you ever seen a New Year’s Eve pass so quietly yet carry such a huge impact?
3 weeks ago
Good riddance to 2020
 2020 is finished. With finality it is possible to look forward to a new, prosperous new year. In front of us, a page white and pure, waiting for the midnight ink to begin to flow. Its mission: to tell us the story of 2021.
3 weeks ago
Patois, dictons, metaphores: fin de la lettre B
Bonne et heureuse nouvelle années, mes amis. J'espère que ç√a va aller mieux que la vielle année. Some assume that these expressions are unique to the Saint John Valley but the vast majority aren't. 
3 weeks ago
Please remove the roadblocks
To the editor: I read the latest letters penned by elected officials and town managers in SAD 27.   I want to point out that there is lots of misinformation and half-truths in the letters. 
Sports Browse Sports
4 days ago
Basketball season postponed, but still planned for Valley Unified schools
High school basketball will get off to a late start for Valley Unified Education Service Center athletes due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
4 days ago
Snowmobile Trail Report, Jan. 14, 2021
Here goes another week and not much to report.  I understand how frustrating this season has been so far, but anyone who remembers seasons like this have happened before and once the snow came it never shut off and we had plenty of snow to work with.  
7 days ago
Snowmobile Trail Report, January 11, 2021
Happy New Year, everyone. Sorry that I have not gotten a report out yet, but I have been busy doing a snow dance.
1 week ago
Long Lake Ice Fishing Derby set to go in St. Agatha
The Long Lake Ice Fishing Derby is ready to roll in St. Agatha this year, despite the COVID-19 pandemic.
2 weeks ago
Basketball, hockey games go virtual in The County
HOULTON, Maine -- When the high school basketball season tips off Monday, things will be vastly different than in previous years.
2 weeks ago
Nadeau, Lyonnais and Lightbody among the stars of the week
Forward Joshua Nadeau, goaltender Antoine Lyonnais and defenseman Ben Lightbody, all from the Edmundston Blizzard, were named among the MHL players of the week for the period from Dec. 28, 2020, to Jan. 3, 2021. 
Business Browse Business
3 days ago
Madawaska selectmen plan special meeting Tuesday
The Madawaska Board of Selectmen will hold a special meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021, at the Madawaska Safety Complex.
3 days ago
Fort Kent insurance agency expands despite pandemic
With many businesses throughout Maine and the United States struggling to survive during the COVID-19 pandemic, a Fort Kent insurance agency recently moved to a new location in the town to provide room for expanded services.
4 days ago
UMFK welcomes new professor of business
The University of Maine at Fort Kent is pleased to welcome Dr. Kaisa Holloway Cripps as an assistant professor of business, who started on Jan. 1.
5 days ago
Hope for the Holidays Food Drive helps local pantries stock shelves
NorState Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce that the annual Hope for the Holidays Food Drive was beneficial for local food pantries from Fort Kent to Houlton. Local food pantries were the recipients of over 8,342.31 pounds of non-perishable items to stock the shelves.
6 days ago
NorState Holiday Coloring Contest winners
NorState Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce that McKenna Jandreau, 7, of Fort Kent was the lucky recipient of a giant Christmas stocking because of her coloring entry during NorState’s Holiday Coloring Contest.
7 days ago
SAD 27 board to meet Wednesday
The 892nd Special Meeting of the Directors of SAD 27 will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021, in the Fort Kent Community High School Library or via Zoom Video Conferencing.
County Candids Browse County Candids
3 months 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 months ago
Wind damage
The iconic sign at the Gateway Motel toppled over due to Thursday’s high winds.
4 months ago
Prepare your pumpkins
Prepare your pumpkins
4 months ago
Aftereffects of wind
Aftereffects of wind
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    Hamlin man pleads guilty to bringing meth from Canada into Maine on snowmobile posted on January 12, 2021
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    Northern Maine Medical Center COVID-19 public vaccination hotline overwhelmed on first day posted on January 15, 2021
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  • Crown Politics Browse Crown Politics
    2 months ago
    Maine Senate reelects Jackson as president
    Sen. Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, was unanimously reelected Dec. 2 by members of the Maine Senate to serve a second term as Senate president.
    2 months ago
    Democrat incumbents hold Maine House Districts 150 and 151
    Incumbent Maine House of Representatives Roland “Danny” Martin and John Martin, both Democrats, maintained their seats in Districts 150 and 151, respectively. 
    3 months ago
    GOP candidates raise more in Aroostook, but fall behind in total funding
    As election season winds down to its final stretch, candidates are raising money to fund their campaigns, hoping to prevail in the Nov. 3 election, which has already seen millions of Americans cast their ballots in early and absentee balloting. 
    3 months ago
    Fort Kent Democratic Committee to offer free rides to polls
    Two volunteer members of the Fort Kent Democrats will offer free rides on Election Day, Nov. 3, for Fort Kent residents who may need a ride to go vote.
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    5 days ago
    St. John Valley weather for Jan. 13-19, 2021
    A weak disturbance will drop down from the northwest tonight triggering some snow showers across Fort Kent and vicinity as it moves through with no significant accumulation expected.
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