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Can-Am organizers to consider virtual version of sled dog race event

After notifying mushers and race volunteers of their decision to cancel the 2021 Can-Am Crown International Sled Dog Races due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Can-Am Board of Directors is considering a virtual version of the 30-, 100- and 250-mile races.

With help from community, Presque Isle woman sends 20 people turkeys for Thanksgiving

The Facebook group Beers for the bearded - Aroostook and a Presque Isle woman with a vision have made it possible for 20 households in eight towns across The County to have Thanksgiving dinner this year.

Acadian Pond Hockey Classic canceled due to pandemic

Another popular northern Maine winter event has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mitchell leaves the St. John Valley, but not before one last recipe

St. John Valley Times reporter bids farewell to The County

Valley students to perform comedy play ‘Doom Service’

The public is invited to attend a theatrical production of the comedy “Doom Service” on the evenings of Dec. 3-5 in Fort Kent.

Four Seasons Trail blazes a new path

The Four Seasons Trail Association made way for a new extension at the Four Seasons Trail and Lodge in Madawaska.

Police commend off-duty nurse for saving man’s life in St. Agatha

An off-duty nurse who saved a man’s life last year and went on to potentially save more lives by holding a local CPR class recently received a Maine State Police Special Award of Commendation.

Van Buren beats Easton 7-0 in Aroostook League championship game

The Van Buren boys soccer team beat Easton 7-0 Friday in the Aroostook League Division II boys championship game. The win capped off a shortened season caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Turkey fundraiser underway in Fort Kent

The United Way of Aroostook’s fourth annual High Five Turkey Drive is underway until 5 p.m. Thursday at John’s Shurfine/St. John Valley Pharmacy in Fort Kent.

Trunk or treat brings joy to Van Buren youth and seniors

The residents of Borderview in Van Buren got all treats Halloween night as they got to see young goblins and ghouls trunk-or-treat outside the senior living facility.

SUV damaged in collision with tractor-trailer

An SUV and tractor-trailer truck collided Tuesday morning in downtown Fort Kent.

Wallagrass Trunk or Treat scares up good times

Nearly 200 trick-or-treaters showed up for some Halloween fun at the Wallagrass Community Center on Saturday.

Teachers write letter in support of regional school project, superintendent

Leaders of the three teachers associations representing educators in the school administrative units comprising Valley Unified Education Service Center have drafted a letter in support of a proposed regional high school and the superintendent who initiated the project.

Soccer squads head to postseason across Aroostook County

The regular season has come to a close for boys and girls soccer squads, but their time on the pitch is not yet complete. The postseason begins Thursday, Oct. 29, with semifinal action for the top four seeds in girls soccer, while the bottom four seeds play in a consolation bracket. The boys take the field on Friday, Oct. 30.

Fort Kent Outdoor Center tells cancer to ‘take a hike’ at fundraiser

Guests of the Fort Kent Outdoor Center said “Cancer Can Take a Hike!” during a fundraiser held Sunday.

House District 151 candidate profiles

The candidates on the ballot for Maine House District 151, which encompasses Allagash, Ashland, Eagle Lake, Fort Kent, Masardis, New Canada, Portage Lake, St. Francis, Wallagrass and Plantations of Garfield, Nashville, Oxbow, St. John and Winterville, plus the unorganized territory of Northwest Aroostook, are incumbent Rep. John Martin, a Democrat, and his challenger, Republican Kevin Bushey.

Plenty of Halloween fun planned for Valley kids

Children are invited to participate in fun, family friendly Halloween events planned throughout the St. John Valley.

Valley towns team up to honor fallen veterans

Three St. John Valley towns have formed a committee with the aim of building a veterans’ memorial.

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