St. John Valley

8 hours ago

St. John Valley students join forces for ‘Nightmare Before Christmas’ musical

FORT KENT, Maine — About thirty students from grades 5-12 at three schools in the St. John Valley will come together for a production of “The Nightmare Before Christmas” later this year. The show, which features sets built by vocational students, will be performed at the Fort Kent Community High School cafeteria, with sets on […]

14 hours ago

UMFK homecoming featuring balloon rides and sculpture presentation

FORT KENT, Maine — The University of Maine at Fort Kent’s upcoming homecoming festivities will feature a plethora of activities for guests including rides in a hot air balloon, live music and a presentation of Landmark, a newly-created sculpture for the university. “UMFK Homecoming is about welcoming alumni, students, families, and community members back to […]

3 days ago

Fort Kent and Bucksport girls tie

FORT KENT, Maine — The Fort Kent girls soccer team Bucksport on Sept. 12. The Bucks took the lead with a first half goal by Addison Goss, assisted by Haley Rose. Fort Kent answered in the second half with a goal by Emlyn Nadeau. The game proceeded to double overtime where neither team was able […]

4 days ago

Hospice foundation holds annual dedication

The Aroostook Hospice Foundation hosted its annual Remembrance Way Memorial Garden and Pathway dedication ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 23, at the Aroostook House of Comfort in Presque Isle.

4 days ago

It is not always as it seems

Dad absolutely loved – and I do mean loved – TV wrestling.  He had his favorites, but none of them could surpass the one and only William Dee Calhoun, aka Haystack Calhoun.  

4 days ago

Keeping family memories

I have a cousin I’ll call Susan, who lives out of state in a nursing home. She is in the process of sliding into the dark tunnel of Alzheimer’s.

4 days ago

Madawaska holding town meeting to OK $725K mid-town revitalization bond

MADAWASKA, Maine — Madawaska will hold a special town meeting on Sept. 23 to authorize borrowing up to $750,000 through a bond to help fund revitalization projects at the mid-town plaza on Main Street. The town has already received over $4 million in funding for the projects, with $2 million in federal funding via Congressionally […]

4 days ago

AMHC celebrates Recovery Month: Recovery is REAL (Restoring Every Aspect of Life)

Aroostook Mental Health Services, Inc. is proud to join communities nationwide in recognizing National Recovery Month in September. This year’s theme “Recovery is REAL (Restoring Every Aspect of  Life)” reminds us that recovery is not only about addressing substance use challenges. “Recovery is not just  about ending addiction,” said Christy Daggett, AMHC CEO. “It is […]