St. John Valley

3 weeks ago

3 Aroostook school districts cut more after budgets shot down

FORT KENT, Maine – Officials in three Aroostook County school districts are making additional cuts after voters rejected their budgets.  Caribou-based RSU 39 voters rejected their school budget earlier this month, and the school board has since recommended a budget with a $60,000 reduction. The district will hold a public budget meeting on July 1 […]

3 weeks ago

Fort Kent Ladies of St. Anne announce scholarship recipients

FORT KENT, Maine — The Fort Kent Ladies of St. Anne are delighted to recognize the recipients of their two $500 scholarships for the 2024-25 academic year. These scholarships are awarded in support of the children and grandchildren of Ladies of St. Anne members, with selections based on academic excellence, community involvement, and other eligibility […]

3 weeks ago

The County Crossword for June 25, 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.

3 weeks ago

Maine Acadian Day

On Sunday, June 29 residents of the St. John Valley will gather to celebrate Maine Acadian Day, in honor of the first families who began the French settlement in 1785 of what then was known as the Madawaska Territory. An annual event since June 28, 1978, when Maine Acadian Day was proclaimed by the Madawaska […]

3 weeks 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.

3 weeks 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. 

3 weeks 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.