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St. John Valley students bring home medals for their health occupation skills

Students from the St. John Technology Center returned to the Valley winners after they earned 23 medals at the 43rd annual Maine State Health Occupation Students of America competition on May 10 in Bangor.

Bechard’s Grille offering pizzas, burgers, and more

Bechard’s Grille has been offering homemade pizza, burgers, appetizers, sides, subs, and poutine at the Skyway Plaza in Caribou for more than two months.

Insurance agent wins statewide sales awards

A local insurance agent has won state recognition for her sales efforts.

Fire department receives grant for safety equipment

Frenchville fire officials announced Thursday that the department received a Safety Enhancement Grant presented through the Maine Municipal Association Workers Compensation Fund.

From pennies to dollars, local students give to Special Olympics

Last fall, during International Credit Union week in October, County second-grade classrooms took an educational tour of NorState Federal Credit Union facilities to learn how money is saved and how transactions are done, and the ins and outs of daily operations at a credit union.

Cary Medical Center honors life of graphic designer

Cary Medical Center recently started displaying an art exhibit featuring the work of Tim Finnemore, an artist who, in the early 1980s, became a graphic designer for the new Cary Medical Center facility after it moved from Lyndon Street to Van Buren Road.

Aging expo introduces seniors to hands-on activities, new skills

Aroostook Agency on Aging hosted its seventh annual Aging Well, Living Well Expo on Friday, May 17, with many senior citizens taking advantage of hands-on activities and presentations that encouraged them to embrace healthy lifestyles.

New York firm buys a major Maine broadband provider

Maine Fiber Co., the Portland-based company that runs the Three Ring Binder broadband network, has been acquired by a New York fiber-optic network services company.

Mills nominates Doak to UM System board

Gov. Janet Mills announced on May 15 that she has nominated two additional candidates to the University of Maine System Board of Trustees, including RSU 39 Superintendent Tim Doak of Fort Kent.

Grant helps Long Lake Library add to shelves

The Long Lake Public Library in St. Agatha recently received a $1,000 grant from the Rose and Samuel Rudman Library Trust Fund to buy new books for children from babies through elementary grade students.

Credit union reports continued asset growth

Officials at NorState Federal Credit Union recently announced that year-end stats for 2018 showed the credit union finishing the year strong, as the third largest credit union within its peer group in the $100 million and $200 million in assets in Maine.

Madawaska selectmen to meet May 20

The Madawaska Board of Selectmen will hold a special meeting at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, May 20, in the town office council chambers.

Fort Kent is relocating inconvenient streetlights

The town of Fort Kent, with the assistance of federal grant monies and the efforts of a local contractor, is relocating some inconveniently placed streetlights in the town.

Telethon nets $31,000 to feed County hungry

The United Way of Aroostook has announced that its March Operation 24 telethon raised $31,000 to benefit Aroostook County’s 24 food pantries.

Fort Kent councilors approve one ATV route extension, deny another

Fort Kent town councilors approved ATV access to an additional stretch of Charette Hill Road, during a public meeting on May 13.

Grant to help expand fall prevention classes

Healthy Living for ME, a partnership between three Area Agencies on Aging -- Spectrum Generations of Augusta, SeniorsPlus of Lewiston and Aroostook Agency on Aging of Presque Isle-- has received a three-year, $450,000 grant to expand and promote classes which focus on fall prevention for older adults.

Farmers markets may apply for grants

Farm Credit East recently announced that it will provide small grants to Northeast farmers’ markets to support their promotion and development efforts.

Founder of St. John Valley Times dies at age 89 in Colorado

Joseph J. Falter, a co-founder of the St. John Valley Times newspaper more than 60 years ago, died at his Colorado home on Monday, May 13, according to his son, Michael. He was 89 years old.

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