1 hour ago
Aroostook County is finally getting a drug treatment court
Until now, there was no comparable service for people living in Maine’s northern region, leaving recovery behind bars as the only option.
St. John Valley
2 hours ago
Work will soon begin on $3.7 million Van Buren fire station
A precise start day has not yet been set, but work is expected to begin within the next two weeks.
3 days ago
St. John Valley cancer fundraiser continues to grow
The Tour de la Vallee last year raised $46,375, breaking the previous year’s record-breaking total of $31,300.
3 days ago
PAWS Pet of the Week – Oliver
PAWS of Fort Kent presents Oliver, a handsome gray tiger-striped fella with a big personality and an even bigger heart.
3 days ago
The essential role of direct support professionals
As a parent of two children with special needs and a direct support worker for Living Innovations with over eight years of experience in the field, I have seen firsthand the life-changing impact that adequate funding and support programs can have on individuals with behavioral health needs.
3 days ago
Fort Kent Historical Society marks 100 years
In a momentous milestone marking a century of historical preservation and community storytelling, the Fort Kent Historical Society has received an official sentiment from the 132nd Maine Legislature honoring its 100th anniversary.
3 days ago
Revolutionary War ancestors
This is the 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolution. The celebrations have begun, notably the Boston Tea Party and the battles at Lexington and Concord
3 days ago
Found response disappointing
To the editor:
I found Bob Kipp’s letter to the editor on July 2, an answer to my submission on June 25, disappointing.
4 days ago
Maine’s homeless shelters get long-awaited emergency funding
Maine’s homeless shelters will split nearly $5 million in one-time emergency funding under a law signed by Gov. Janet Mills last week. LD 698, An Act to Sustain Emergency Homeless Shelters in Maine, will provide $4.47 million for the state’s 40 shelters. Since the remainder of COVID-19 relief funding has evaporated, emergency housing facilities have […]
4 days ago
County Community Players slate summer and fall shows
The County Community Players are rehearsing to present their summer musical performance. “Back Stage Pass: A Musical Journey” is not a traditional show. This season the players have compiled a list of selections from 19 prominent Broadway musicals, including “Rent,” “Hamilton,” “Wicked,” “Les Miserables” and more, that they will perform in more than 20 solo […]
