St. John Valley

2 days ago

Aroostook immersion tour will bring Acadian history to life

An Aroostook teacher will bring Acadian culture to life with a weeklong immersion experience next month. “Living Acadia” (or “Acadie Vivante”) workshop will draw educators from across Maine to northern Maine’s St. John Valley, culminating in a public daylong reenactment of early Acadian life on June 27. It’s the first large-scale immersion event of its […]

4 days ago

Set our own oil prices

To the editor: Dominic Pappalardo, chief multi-asset strategist at Morningstar Wealth, told ABC News that the U.S. is a net exporter of petroleum, meaning the country produces more oil than it consumes. But since oil prices are set on a global market, U.S. prices move in response to swings in worldwide supply and demand. Unfortunately, […]

4 days ago

Supporting Garrett Mason

To the editor: In Aroostook County, we know what it means to be overlooked by decision-makers far away. We know the importance of self-reliance, hard work, and leaders who understand rural Maine instead of talking down to it.  As a retired potato farmer, I have seen firsthand how state policies affect local communities, from roads […]

6 days ago

What’s your line?

The correct line and even the correct leader weight, length, color and density can turn a bust outing into a boon day.