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Mitchell leaves the St. John Valley, but not before one last recipe

St. John Valley Times reporter bids farewell to The County

Morgan’s Recipe Series: Dobie’s Cranberry Sauce

Look out Thanksgiving, it is the return of Dobie and our family recipes. For starters, because you can make it ahead and can it, we are going to go over cranberry sauce.

Valley students to perform comedy play ‘Doom Service’

The public is invited to attend a theatrical production of the comedy “Doom Service” on the evenings of Dec. 3-5 in Fort Kent.

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.

AMHC seeks community feedback on opioid abuse

Aroostook Mental Health Services Inc. recently received a Health Resources Services Administration Rural Community Opioid Response Planning grant for $200,000, which aims to reduce the morbidity and mortality of substance use disorder, including opioid use disorder in Aroostook County.

Madawaska business to give out free turkey dinners for Thanksgiving

Big Rick’s Burgers and Wings is asking those who might be interested in a free Thanksgiving turkey dinner or to volunteer to help put together those dinners to contact the restaurant.

K of C lotto winner, Nov. 2-8, 2020

The Fort Kent Knights of Columbus have announced the winner of their ongoing lotto fundraiser for the week of Nov. 2-8, 2020.

Valley Girls comic – Week of November 16, 2020

Ladybugs are here

PAWS pet of the week – Miss Lily

PAWS presents Miss Lily. This gem won’t be here for too long. She is long-haired and has the softest fur. Her color scheme is gray and white and her gorgeous green eyes could stand out in a crowd.

Fiddlehead Focus Crossword Puzzle for Nov. 18, 2020

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.

From Our Files – Week of November 16, 2020

50 Years Ago -- Nov. 19, 1970 More than 300 take hospital tour -- More than 300 attended the grand tour and smorgasbord at People’s Benevolent Hospital on Sunday. The event was sponsored by the Fort Kent Ladies’ Hospital Guild.

Four Seasons Trail blazes a new path

The Four Seasons Trail Association made way for a new extension at the Four Seasons Trail and Lodge in Madawaska.

Groom in Fort Kent and bride in Philippines marry online due to pandemic

A Fort Kent groom and his bride from Isabela, Philippines, married over the Internet due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Fort Kent craft fair will return with new format

The 40th annual Greater Fort Kent Area Chamber of Commerce Arts and Crafts Fair will have a unique format this year to avoid the spread of COVID-19.

Crosswinds to host Christmas tree lighting for residents and families

Loved ones of Crosswinds residents are invited to a Christmas tree lighting at the care center on Nov. 20.

Beautification Committee asks Madawaska to light up for the holidays

The Madawaska Beautification Committee will hold special holiday festivities throughout the holiday season to bring joy during the age of COVID-19 and some friendly decorating competition to the businesses of Madawaska.

Operation Christmas Child to collect local gifts

More than 4,000 locations will now offer a curbside drop-off option for the Samaritan’s Purse project Operation Christmas Child.

From our Files – Week of November 9, 2020

50 Years Ago -- Nov. 12, 1970 Van Buren school opens -- Last week primary grade children started school in the brand new ultra-modern school house located next to St. John School, and the official grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony was slated for Nov. 22.

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