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Commissioner surprised SAD 27 didn’t keep majority vote in Valley Unified arrangement, subcommittee says

Maine Department of Education Commissioner Pender Makin expressed surprise that SAD 27 board members agreed to relinquish a majority vote in Valley Unified, according to SAD 27 subcommittee members who met with the commissioner.

St. John Valley community updates

A Red Cross blood drive will be held from 12-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, at the Knights of Columbus Hall.

Scott Pelletier named SAD 33 athletic director

SAD 33 has named Scott Pelletier as athletic director. Pelletier, 44, replaces Wisdom Middle/High School Principal Ralph Fantasia in the position. Fantasia will continue to serve as high school principal.

Bridge inspection work scheduled as travel ban extends

The Maine Department of Transportation will be conducting its annual inspection of the Madawaska International Bridge from Monday, June 15, to Friday, June 19.

2020 Ploye Festival canceled, Muskie Derby still a go

Organizers of the 20th annual Ploye Festival, originally slated for Aug. 7-9, have canceled this year’s event.

Pre-taped Madawaska graduation to be played at Skylite Drive-in

After the school sent out surveys to the students, parents and school teachers and staff, administrators found that the most desired option for a graduation celebration was a pre-taped graduation to be shown at Skylite Drive-In in Madawaska.

Van Buren Class of 2020 graduates with small ceremony

As the year came to a close for Van Buren District Schools, high school seniors wrapped up what could be considered the most abnormal school year in their 12 years of public education and walked across the stage Friday night.

Wisdom graduates will celebrate commencement on June 16

The Wisdom High School Class of 2020 will be recognized at a commencement ceremony at the Skylite Drive-In in Madawaska on Tuesday, June 16.

Morgan’s Recipe Series: Quarantaquitos

Contrary to popular belief, Cinco de Mayo is not Mexico’s independence day. Now, while I knew that much, I had to brush up on my history.

Face shields are ‘County Strong’

St. John Valley residents who have been using their 3D printers to print ear savers -- mask holders -- and face shield headbands early in the COVID-19 pandemic are still at it, and now print “County Strong” on some of the headbands.

Woman injured in rollover accident in St. John Plantation

A St. Francis woman was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries following a single-vehicle rollover crash in St. John Plantation

Scorching temperatures arrive in The County

Temperatures in Aroostook County soared to near 90 for the first time this season, just a few weeks after a foot of snow fell in the area.

Memorial brings solace to Vietnam veteran’s family

"The reason I go to the statue is to think of those who sacrificed themselves for our country,” Sadie Cormier said. “I also go there to pray.”

Teachers go on parade to keep in touch with students

At least two dozen teachers from the Madawaska elementary and middle/high schools found a way to let their students know they were missed.

Ninety and feisty, Madawaska woman celebrates birthday with surprise parade

How do you celebrate a 90th birthday during a pandemic when the elderly are among the highest at risk? With a parade, of course.

National Guard to salute health care workers with flyover

The Maine National Guard will honor Maine's frontline health care workers and essential personnel with a flyover on Tuesday over several Maine communities.

2020 Acadian Festival canceled

The town of Madawaska, the Madawaska Acadian Festival Committee and the St. John Valley Chamber of Commerce decided to cancel the Acadian Festival for the 2020 season.

Volunteers sought for outdoor spring cleaning in Allagash

Volunteers who want to get outside for some fresh air -- or just do some good for the St. John Valley community -- are welcome to take part in the annual outdoor spring cleaning of the Allagash town roads on Saturday, May 16.

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