St. John Valley

1 week ago

PAWS Pet of the Week – Oliver

PAWS of Fort Kent presents Oliver, a handsome gray tiger-striped fella with a big personality and an even bigger heart.

1 week ago

How local news can help your family tree

Those of you who read this column regularly know that I’m always advising genealogists to tap into local resources that may not have an online presence but may have materials that will help you in your research. One of my favorites is local newspapers. 

1 week ago

Regret sometimes lingers longest

Throughout our lifetime, we experience a gamut of emotions.  Perhaps the one that lingers the longest and causes the most sleepless nights is regret.  

2 weeks ago

Aroostook House of Comfort’s 12th Annual Golf Classic raises $90,000

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The Aroostook Hospice Foundation proudly hosted its 12th Annual Golf Classic on Saturday, June 14 at the Presque Isle Country Club, raising approximately $90,000 in support of the Aroostook House of Comfort. This achievement was made possible through the generous support of 166 sponsors, 42 teams, 42 raffle and prize donors, […]

2 weeks ago

NorState FCU awards eight $1,000 scholarships

NorState Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce the awarding of eight $1000 scholarships to local graduating high school seniors. To qualify, applicants had to attend an Aroostook or Northern Penobscot County high school, be accepted, and attend a two-year or four-year college or university and be an active NorState FCU member. “At NorState Federal […]

2 weeks ago

The County Crossword for June 18, 2025

You can complete this crossword puzzle online.  Just click on the box you want to fill in and begin typing the word you think is the answer to the clue.