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Van Buren updating town office after 50 years

From its early days as a movie theater to later housing both police and fire departments alongside town staff, the municipal office in Van Buren has served as the heart of the community for decades.

After years of discussions, Fort Kent council approves dog park

The prospect of building a dog park in Fort Kent has bounced on and off town council agendas for years, but the park is expected to become a reality this summer.

Dr. Levesque Elementary School proves learning is more than just a building

The first half of the school year is in the books for staff and students of Dr. Levesque Elementary School, and a new makeshift learning environment to replace their burned building has proven that what makes the school successful is more about people than concrete.

Valley communities combine efforts to build veterans memorial

Three St. John Valley communities are working together to build a veterans memorial and are seeking donations from the public to help make it happen.

St. John Valley Times Year in News 2021, July to December

The following is the second of two articles highlighting some of the top news stories from 2021. This article highlights events from July to December. The first installment appeared in the Dec. 29 issue.

Fort Kent Festival of Trees fundraiser exceeds expectations

The first Fort Kent Festival of Trees sponsored by the Fort Kent Lions Club was more successful than organizers imagined.

Long Lake Country Club set to reopen before the end of the year

After months of renovation, the Long Lake Country Club plans to open its doors to the public, with a new addition to their kitchen, on Wednesday, Dec. 29.

Fort Kent Police Department ramps up community coverage with new officers

Fort Kent Police Department is near full staff for officers with new hires and the advancement of one officer from part-time to full-time duty.

Winterville man’s efforts result in new steeple for Eagle Lake church

Rosaire Daigle said he was “like a dog without a bone” when it came to his efforts to acquire a steeple for his place of worship.

Poitras joins Van Buren council’s effort to bring Main St. back to life

Van Buren’s newest town councilor, Anne Marie Poitras, is eager to see the town she has grown to love continue to thrive for many years to come.

Tour de la Vallee raises $13,000 to help local people battling cancer

FORT KENT, Maine -- The 31st annual Tour de la Vallee raised about $13,000 on Sunday to support people who are fighting cancer.

Aroostook hires Fort Kent CEO to manage $13 million in American Rescue Plan funds

Aroostook County has hired Fort Kent Code Enforcement Officer Steve Pelletier to manage the county’s more than $13 million of American Rescue Plan funds.

Madawaska will make the switch to renewable energy and has its choice of solar farms

Madawaska is being courted by two solar companies looking to provide energy to the town’s buildings in the coming decades.

Van Buren needs new fire station to address major safety concerns with current building

The Van Buren Fire Department is applying for a grant to build a new fire station on Main Street to replace the nearly 50-year-old station it has now.

The government will officially break ground on Madawaska’s land port of entry in September

Construction crews will officially break ground on the new Madawaska land port of entry on Sept. 9 at an official, invite-only ceremony at the construction site on Main Street.

St. Francis men transported to Bangor hospital following crash

Two St. Francis men have been transported to Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center following a single-vehicle crash in Fort Kent on Wednesday evening.

Fort Kent woman still in Bangor hospital nearly two months after fatal car crash

A St. John Valley woman who survived a May 27 head-on collision that claimed the life of the other driver remains hospitalized nearly two months after the crash.

Maine’s ambulance staffing crisis can leave patients waiting on the line

Staring out the window and looking for flashing lights, Real Hebert said it felt like he spent an hour waiting for an ambulance when he called 911 on Jan. 15. His wife Simone Hebert’s breath had started coming in strange patterns and although her eyes were open, she was totally unresponsive.

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