Living

2 months ago

Dog safety for kids

2025 has started out great. In the months of January and February, we saw many dogs and cats find loving, warm homes to call their own. 

2 months ago

Island Falls resident celebrates 90th birthday

ISLAND FALLS, Maine — Margaret Bishop Dunphy celebrated her 90th birthday with a small gathering at her home in Island Falls. Attending were her daughter Carrielee Dunphy from Big Lake Alaska, granddaughter Tonia Dunphy Ward with husband James Ward and daughters Lillie Fortier and Abigail Fortier from Oakland. Also present were daughter Sherry Willigar, son […]

2 months ago

St. John Valley weather, March 5-11, 2025

Rain continues overnight into Thursday with patchy fog developing as the warm rain interacts with the snow pack and temperatures remain above freezing.

2 months ago

Spots open for Mapleton craft fair

The annual Mapleton Daze Spring Craft Fair is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 9, at Mapleton Elementary School.  

2 months ago

Here’s a chance to jump into history

Maine History Day is an annual event for students in grades 6 to 12 that promotes critical thinking skills through project-based learning. 

2 months ago

Cary Medical Center births

The following births were recorded in January and February at Cary Medical Center in Caribou: THIBEAU- A girl, Blair Rose Thibeau, born to Connor and Jessica Thibeau of Fort Fairfield on January 3rd, 2025. MCLAUCHLAN- A girl, Meredith Lee McLauchlan, born to Mariah and Justin McLauchlan of Caribou on January 6th, 2025. CARON- A boy, […]