St. John Valley

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The County Crossword for Jan. 29, 2025

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. If you cannot find the answer to a clue for this puzzle, click the question mark to the right of the clue. A news article or […]

2 hours ago

The County Federal Credit Union awards director emeritus status to Barker

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The County Federal Credit Union is pleased to honor Clifford Barker with director emeritus status for his years of service to the organization. He is The County’s first board of directors member to receive this designation. Barker began his tenure on the board of directors in 1983 at Houlton Federal Credit […]

3 days ago

Country Village Estates recognizes National Law Enforcement Officer Appreciation Day

MADAWASKA, Maine — Thursday, January 9 was National Law Enforcement Officer Appreciation Day, so Country Village Estates invited the Madawaska Police Department and United States Border Patrol and Customs, there were no Maine State Police or Aroostook County Sheriffs Department representatives available to attend. The event started with a prayer of protection for all of […]

5 days ago

Where’d that phrase come from?

As I was having an interesting conversation with a friend recently in which many “idioms” or unusual expressions were used, I started wondering where some of the more colorful expressions we use in everyday language come from — knowing, of course, that these must all be rooted in history somehow.  

5 days ago

PAWS Pet of the Week – Hayley

PAWS of Fort Kent presents the pet of the week. If you’re looking for a sweet, affectionate companion, Hayley might be the cat of your dreams.