St. John Valley area From our Files – Week of May 15, 2024
25 Years Ago — May 26, 1999
Mother of the year – Mathilda Ouellette was crowned the Mother of the Year for 1999 by the Ladies of St. Anne of St. Agatha Parish at Saturday’s Mass.
25 Years Ago — May 26, 1999
Mother of the year – Mathilda Ouellette was crowned the Mother of the Year for 1999 by the Ladies of St. Anne of St. Agatha Parish at Saturday’s Mass.
The Fort Kent Knights of Columbus have announced the winner of their ongoing lotto fundraiser for the previous week.
The Fort Kent Knights of Columbus have announced the winner of their ongoing lotto fundraiser for the previous week.
The Fort Kent Ladies of St. Anne held their annual Mother of the Year celebration on May 21, honoring Christy Plourde. Plourde who has eight children, 17 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and two more on the way. It was fitting to recognize an individual like Plourde, who embodies commitment and service, said Ladies of St. Anne […]
50 Years Ago – May 29, 1974
Outstanding teachers — William Gerrish and Dave Maxey were chosen Outstanding Elementary Teachers of America for 1974, which is an annual awards program honoring distinguished men and women for their exceptional services, achievements and leadership in the field of elementary education.
120 Years Ago – June 2, 1904
Planting trees — One hundred shade trees were set out around Teague Park during the past week, the work being done by Samuel Taylor.
75 Years Ago – June 2, 1949
Group Hears Talk By Education Man — William Bailey of the state education department, discussed the need for new schools before a group of about 100 persons representing the towns of Oakfield, Dyer Brook and Merrill at the Oakfield Grande hall Thursday night of last week
A closed upper low to our north will pull a secondary cold front ahead of an upper level trough across the Valley today with a chance of showers this morning.