St. John Valley

23 hours ago

The County Crossword for February 25, 2026

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.

2 days ago

Grant opportunity opens

To the editor:
AARP Maine is thrilled to announce that the 2026 AARP Community Challenge grant program is now accepting applications.

2 days ago

PAWS Pet of the Week – Chip

PAWS of Fort Kent presents Chip, a stunning 2-year-old gray tiger with gorgeous green eyes. This handsome guy is a sweetheart.

2 days ago

The dog

I drove by the tiny, rustic house each day on my way to work. As soon as I could catch a glimpse of the yard, I would slow down and quickly turn my head to check and see if the dog was sitting in the doghouse door, his head straight ahead with a heavy, rusty chain on his neck. 

2 days ago

Free grief support groups to start

Anyone who has recently lost a loved one and is looking for grief support is invited to join Northern Light Home Care and Hospice at one of two free, six-week grief support groups.

The words "Mainely Outdoors" shown in the upper-left shown over a photo of a river with trees along the banks and a bird swimming in the river.
2 days ago

The great ice fishing bait debate

Some ice fishermen walk into a bait shop, plunk down their bucket and their money and then happily head for the lake with whatever size, shape and species of bait fish the owner has dipped out