St. John Valley

4 days ago

‘Camp Invention’ tests creativity of Aroostook County youth

Innovation filled the hallways of the campus center at the University of Maine at Presque Isle Wednesday as a group of young engineers demonstrated their original snow plow designs.  Instead of steel, these vehicles were made of cardboard boxes, plastic cups and paper plates. They were the creations of a group of third and fourth […]

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UMFK nursing students honored at pinning ceremony

FORT KENT, Maine – On May 9 at the University of Maine at Fort Kent 136 nursing students graduated from the program. Twenty-five participated in the 40th annual UMFK Nurse Pinning Ceremony at the Sports Center on the UMFK campus. The following BSN students received their nursing pins: Hannah M. Albert (Madawaska); Livia G. Bouchard […]

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Acadia FCU names Cannan as president and CEO

Acadia Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Joey Cannan as the organization’s next president and CEO. His new role will begin following the July 1 retirement of longtime President and CEO David Desjardins. As president and CEO, Cannan will oversee the overall operations and strategic direction of the credit union. Reporting […]

5 days ago

Madawaska residents approve budget, 3 ordinances at town meeting

MADAWASKA, Maine – About 75 packed into the Madawaska High School gym on June 24 for the town’s annual meeting, in which they approved a $9.96 million municipal budget and three new ordinances. The budget is up by roughly $910,137 this year, with major increases including an additional $254,385 for the town’s ambulance department, an […]

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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 […]