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UMFK students fall 2022 dean’s list

The University of Maine at Fort Kent is proud to announce the dean’s list for the fall 2022 semester. This list includes full- and part-time students.

Sucrerie tradition returns to UMFK campus

An Acadian-inspired tradition returned to the St. John Valley when University of Maine at Fort Kent hosted its annual Sucrerie celebration.

Fort Kent chamber names John Martin citizen of the year

The Fort Kent chamber recognized Martin and several local businesses at its 75th annual meeting and awards banquet on Feb. 9.

Police recover stolen items in St. John Valley

Police have recovered stolen property related to an ongoing string of crimes in the St. John Valley.

J’en d’mande pas trop d’la vie

Paul McCartney avais une chanson qui s’appelais “Junk” pi y a une ligne dans la chanson qui ma toujours resté dans l’âme: “Buy, buy says the junk in the yard …”

Valley schools will mark traditional Mardi Gras

At one time Mardi Gras was celebrated joyfully and enthusiastically in some parts of the St. John Valley. Unlike the highly commercialized celebrations in Louisiana, Mardi Gras in the Valley was celebrated simply with family and friends. Celebrants wore homemade masks and costumes using old clothes and clothing worn inside out or backwards.

Aroostook truckers credited for safety on the road

The regard for the safety of others on the road shown by 80 truckers at an Aroostook transport company is racking up respect from those vested in keeping Maine roads safe.

Wallagrass man is one of Maine’s 2022 Loggers of the Year

A St. John Valley man is one of three 2022 Maine Loggers of the Year.

Police arrest Eagle Lake man after finding meth in home

An Eagle Lake man was arrested Sunday after police seized drugs and drug paraphernalia from his home.

AR Gould Hospital welcomes its new year baby for 2023

The first baby born in 2023 at Northern Light AR Gould Hospital in Presque Isle was delivered at 7:56 pm on Saturday, Jan. 7. While Mildred Amy arrived a little early, mother and daughter are both doing well.

The top news stories of 2022 in the St. John Valley

The following is the second of two articles highlighting some of the top news stories from 2022. This article highlights events from July through December.

The top news stories of 2022 in the St. John Valley for the first half of 2022

Editor’s Note: The following is the first of two articles highlighting some of the top news stories from 2021. This article highlights events from January through June.

Initiatives will digitize historical records

The Madawaska Public Library announced two new initiatives to digitize historical records pertaining to the French of the upper St. John Valley.

The top business stories of 2022 in the St. John Valley

The following is the first of two articles highlighting some of the top business stories from 2021. This article highlights events from January through June.

Christmas Market funds will provide holiday dinner baskets

Many families in the greater Frenchville area will be able to put holiday dinner on the table thanks to money raised during the 2nd Annual Frenchville Christmas Market held this weekend.

Fort Kent ski hill to open on Saturday

Volunteers have been giving Mother Nature a helping hand at Lonesome Pine Trails in preparation for the ski hill to open on Friday.

Berube honored with Spirit of America award

Madawaska resident Dan Berube has been given the "Spirit of America" award by the "Spirit of America Foundation" for his work in digitally scanning the entire run of the St. John Valley Times.

New signs promote bilingual businesses

“BIENVENUE - on parle français ici” signs are appearing in a business windows throughout the St. John Valley.

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