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Former Acadian Festival president says farewell

Former Acadian Festival Committee President Chris Braley said farewell to the committee this last year after putting on one of the most successful Acadian Festivals yet.

Van Buren boys beat Easton in fierce matchup

Van Buren beat Easton 63-54 on Thursday, after a fiercely competitive game in which the two teams swapped leads several times.

Valley ski teams take top places in Ashland

Two Valley Nordic ski teams competed in Ashland Jan. 14 with the Madawaska boys taking first place and Fort Kent girls coming in second.

Ouellette of Van Buren earns Maine Principal’s Award

The Maine Principals’ Association selected Erica Ouellette, a student at Van Buren District Secondary School, to receive the 2020 Principal’s Award.

Composting service free to five Valley towns

Valley Recycling Facility in Frenchville is urging the public to take advantage of its free composting service.

Long Lake Ice Fishing Derby to return to The County

One of the biggest and best derbies that Long Lake has seen yet will be held Jan. 25-26 as the 15th annual Long Lake Ice Fishing Derby returns to The County, organizers said.

17-year-old walks away from rollover crash

Maine State Police responded to an accident at approximately 11 p.m. Tuesday in which a 17-year-old driver swerved to avoid a chunk of ice in the road and lost control of the vehicle.

Acadian Heritage Council makes grants available

The Maine Acadian Heritage Council is beginning its annual grant process and this year will distribute almost $50,000 of its funds received from the National Park Service in the form of grants to its participating members, St. John Valley teachers, non-profit organizations and individuals.

VRMS students deliver sweet ‘thank-yous

Members of the Valley Rivers Middle School Student Council recently delivered cookies and other treats, along with thank-you cards, to show their appreciation to those who make the community a safe and inviting place every day.

Wisdom grad conducts research at Bates College under STEM grant

Riley Theriault of Saint Agatha, a sophomore at Bates College in Lewiston, spent the previous summer and short term on a special research project, college officials reported recently.

Basketball player with intellectual disabilities wows on and off the court

As fans screamed and cheered in the gymnasium at Madawaska Middle/High School on Dec. 7, Dezarae Ackley used all the training she had with her teachers and coach to block out the noise and shoot and score her first basket during a game.

St. John Valley welcomes first baby of 2020

Ushering in 2020 and a new decade, Northern Maine Medical Center introduced its first baby of 2020 on Jan. 2 and extended warm congratulations to the family.

Valley teams see victory and defeat

Two Valley basketball teams went home victorious Thursday night as the Van Buren varsity boys team defeated Madawaska Madawaska girls defeated Van Buren at the Madawaska Middle/High School.

It’s time to build a school

Let’s talk about the worst kept secret in this Valley Unified process: In the end, the fate of the project will be decided in Fort Kent.

The top business stories of 2019 in northern Aroostook

The following is the second of two articles highlighting some of the top business stories from 2019. This article highlights events from July to December.

Why would good people want to serve?

The focus of this letter is to address the slanderous, malicious, mean-spirited and unfounded attacks on two individuals at the town hall, Mr. Gary Picard and Ms. Dana Gendreau.

A New Year’s Eve message

As snow falls on New Year's Eve day, Doc's Place in Madawaska -- next to the American Legion -- reminds others to "designate if you celebrate" this New Year's holiday and all year round.

St. John Valley Sports in Review 2019 (Part 2)

The following is the second of two articles highlighting some of the top sports stories from 2019. This article highlights events from July to December.

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