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Agriculture education scholarship available

Graduating seniors from Maine high schools who are National FFA Organization (Future Farmers of America) members and interested in pursuing a career in farming, agriculture or natural resources are invited to apply for a Ronald P. Guerrette FFA Scholarship through the Maine Community Foundation.

Solar developer contributes to student enrichment program and area charitable causes

SunVest Solar, LLC, a Community Solar Developer headquartered in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, has contributed $5,400 to support SAD 27's Arts Boosters Club. This gift was part of an offer extended to the school district for participation in one of three Community Solar Gardens currently being developed by SunVest within the Versant Maine Public utility district.

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.

UMFK to hold annual Ski, Shoe, Ski Winter Triathlon

The University of Maine at Fort Kent’s Alumni Association is pleased to announce its second annual Ski, Shoe, Ski Winter Triathlon event on Sunday, Feb. 5.

Friday snowfall should rev up snowmobile season

More than a foot of snow fell in parts of northern Maine Thursday night into Friday and is expected to stick around.

Valley Girls comic – Week of January 11, 2023

Cocoa kills it.

K of C lotto winner, Dec. 26, 2022, to Jan. 1, 2023

The Fort Kent Knights of Columbus have announced the winner of their ongoing lotto fundraiser for the previous week.

PAWS Pet of the Week – Piper

Piper’s eyes will trap you from the minute you see her. Imagine her gazing lovingly into your eyes while you pet her. That is exactly what she does.

From our Files – Week of January 11, 2023

50 Years Ago -- Jan. 11, 1973 Ornaments of love -- The parents and adults of St. Bruno’s Parish were presented with a large Christmas tree loaded with ornaments made by the children of the parish between kindergarten and grade 8. The artistic, hand-made ornaments were an expression of their love and participation in the great feast of The Nativity — a feast of love.

Nominations open for Young Professionals Institute 2023

The region’s premier leadership development training experience returns for its 15th year with the theme “The Leading Role.” This year’s Young Professionals Institute, a partnership between the University of Maine at Presque Isle and MMG Insurance, will run on Wednesdays from March 1 to April 12, 4-6 p.m.

USDA to conduct potato stocks and processing surveys

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service is encouraging producers and agribusinesses to respond to two upcoming surveys – the Potato Stocks survey and the Potato Processing survey – that are critical to the potato industry.

Students earn lunchtime with police for good behavior

It wasn’t just the trays of expertly cooked chicken and sweet potato fries that brought police and second graders together for lunch at the Fort Kent Elementary School cafeteria last week.

Can-Am quilt a warm introduction to popular race

Each winter, beginning in the holiday season, certain signs start appearing that tell us that the Can-Am Crown Sled Dog Races are returning soon. Appeals for volunteers show up on posters and emails, race advertising begins to emerge, and people share social media stories about training, but one prelude to the races that captures the attention of everyone is the opening of the Can-Am Quilt Raffle.

Greater Ecumenical Food Pantry receives donation from Fort Kent Rotary Club

The Fort Kent Rotary Club recently made a monetary donation of $1,200 to the Greater Ecumenical Food Pantry.

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.

K of C lotto winner, Dec. 19-25, 2022

The Fort Kent Knights of Columbus have announced the winner of their ongoing lotto fundraiser for the previous week.

Local water district earns state honor

The Madawaska Water District received the Outstanding Water Operations Award at the annual Maine Rural Water Association convention held Dec. 6-8 at the Samoset Resort in Rockport.

From our Files – Week of January 4, 2023

50 Years Ago -- Jan. 4, 1973 Happy new life -- People’s Benevolent Hospital placed second this year in the race for the first baby of the New Year. But for Mrs. Gerard Lavigne of Dixbury, Massachusetts, it was close enough.

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