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Fort Kent Public Works Director Tony Theriault (top) and summer intern Josh Soucy place banners depicting Fort Kent Community High School seniors on light poles in the town. (Jessica Potila | SJVT)

Fort Kent Public Works Director Tony Theriault (top) and summer intern Josh Soucy place banners depicting Fort Kent Community High School seniors on light poles in the town. (Jessica Potila | SJVT)

Fort Kent honors Class of 2020 with banners throughout the town

The graduating seniors of the Fort Kent Community High School Class of 2020 are being honored for their success with banners sporting their photos that have been hung on streetlight poles throughout the downtown area.

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Fort Kent Legionnaires honor fallen brothers and sisters with Memorial Day ceremony

Members of Martin-Klein American Legion Post 133 paid their respects to fallen service members during a Memorial Day ceremony that saw them visit cemeteries, bridges and monuments throughout the greater Fort Kent area on Sunday.

Silver Airways withdraws bid to service Presque Isle International Airport

One of the three airlines that had submitted bids to provide Essential Air Service at Presque Isle International Airport has requested that the Department of Transportation withdraw its bid.

Woman injured in rollover accident in St. John Plantation

A St. Francis woman was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries following a single-vehicle rollover crash in St. John Plantation

Police arrest Fort Kent man on felony firearms charge

Police arrested a Fort Kent man on a felony firearms charge on Tuesday.

Scorching temperatures arrive in The County

Temperatures in Aroostook County soared to near 90 for the first time this season, just a few weeks after a foot of snow fell in the area.

Watch this mom moose and her baby stroll across a Frenchville lawn

When Judy Morin heard her dog, Skye, barking at the back door of her Frenchville home last week, she was surprised to see a mother moose and her baby coming across her lawn.

Police & Fire Browse Police & Fire

Woman injured in rollover accident in St. John Plantation

A St. Francis woman was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries following a single-vehicle rollover crash in St. John Plantation

Police arrest Fort Kent man on felony firearms charge

Police arrested a Fort Kent man on a felony firearms charge on Tuesday.

Fort Kent man charged after allegedly refusing to leave residence

Police arrested a Fort Kent man who allegedly refused to leave a Market Street residence over the weekend.

Fort Kent police shift union affiliation

Law enforcement officers of the Fort Kent Police Department recently changed union representation from the Teamsters Union to the Fraternal Order of Police.

Madawaska Lake crash causes major vehicle damage

A crash at the Lake Shore Drive and Route 161 intersection in Madawaska Lake on Monday caused severe damage to two vehicles as three individuals were taken to Cary Medical Center with minor injuries.

Police seek individual who drove through community pavilion

Fort Kent police are looking for an individual who reportedly drove a vehicle onto the cement floor of the Lions Pavilion, and spun their tires, leaving black skid marks behind.

State, National and World News Browse State, National and World News

Agency on Aging warns senior citizens of COVID-19-related phone, internet scams

With fears of COVID-19 on the rise, there has also been an increase in medical-related scams targeting senior citizens, who are among the people most vulnerable to infection.

State opens waters to free inland fishing

Governor Janet Mills on Friday, March 20, directed Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Commissioner Judy Camuso to open all inland waters for fishing and to waive the requirement that anglers need a recreational fishing license to fish the inland waters of Maine.

Portalatin takes first in 30-mile race

Spectators gathered at the finish line at Lonesome Pine Trails in Fort Kent to cheer on mushers as they arrived at the end of their 30-mile trek through Fort Kent at the Can-Am Sled Dog Races on Feb. 29. Race winner was racer No. 25 Rico Portalatin with a time of 2:24:11.

New U.S. stamp celebrates Maine

The U.S. Postal Service will celebrate Maine’s bicentennial with the issuance of a new Forever stamp and a dedication ceremony on the actual anniversary of Maine’s statehood, March 15.

Living Browse Living

Fiddlehead Focus Crossword Puzzle for May 27 2020

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.

Valley Girls comic – Week of May 25, 2020

A little trouble with changes

PAWS pet of the week – Mushie

Meet Mushie, a superbly handsome brown tiger boy with stunning green eyes. Mushie is relatively new to PAWS, and while he is still shy, his favorite thing is getting his chin rubbed.

From our Files – Week of May 25, 2020

50 Years Ago -- May 28, 1970 Frenchville Residents Enjoy Bilingual Sonfest -- The Mrs. Germaine Tardif, Alma Cyr, Irene Labrie and Jeannine Tardif, were some of the hostesses when Bailey School students treated some 400 residents of Frenchville to a bilingual songfest recently.

Fiddlehead Focus Crossword Puzzle for May 20, 2020

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.

K of C lotto winner, May 4-10, 2020

The Fort Kent Knights of Columbus has announced the winner of its ongoing lotto fundraiser for the week of May 4-10, 2020.

Poll Browse Poll

Do you think Aroostook County’s gradual reopening began at the right time?

Tell us what you think.

Opinion Browse Opinion

Fishing with Dad

I was twelve when my family moved into the lodge on the western shore of Umsaskis Lake. The lodge set up on a high bank overlooking the lake. My siblings and I would spend the next five summers exploring the outdoors there.

Historic May snowstorm

Snowstorms which are remembered down through the generations are sometimes described as having been the heaviest in the memory of "the oldest living inhabitant.” I've always liked that line, and it was actually used a couple of Saturdays ago, on, of all days, the 9th day of May.

Looking at available COVID-19 resources

We are not out of the woods yet, but we can see some light. Still, as we continue to navigate this unusual time, I wanted to share some updates and resources that may be helpful.

Let’s rethink views of older Americans

Society must capitalize on the experience and judgment, gained through years of living, by this large segment of our population. Not to do so would be to miss out on a wealth of resources.

Ca pourais être pire

En tous cas, voici un poême d'amour pour notre belle Vallée Saint-Jean.

Thunderstorm clouds can give important clues to their danger

Thunderstorms can be captivating, putting on one of Nature's most compelling displays.

Sports Browse Sports

Maine’s 2020 wild turkey season is underway

Maine’s wild turkey season opened Saturday, May 2, a couple of days earlier than planned thanks to a decree by the Maine Fish and Wildlife Department.

Friday Night Warrior Lights shine for Class of 2020

The school building has been empty of students since March, but the Fort Kent Community High School soccer field was lit up on Friday, May 1, in honor of the Class of 2020.

The Blizzard’s McLeod commits to York University

The York University Lions in Toronto have announced that Brock McLeod of the Edmundston Blizzard has committed to their USPORTS program for 2020-21.

Strange streamers are worth a tie or a buy

Some of the largest trout and salmon of the entire season are hooked on beautiful streamlined bait fish imitations and vividly hued attractor patterns.

UMFK coaches focus on recruiting during pandemic

Global pandemic or not, the coaches must prepare for their seasons when the school year hopefully starts up again in the fall.

Jacob Roy, Carson Theriault sign with UMF ski team

Although the coronavirus may have stolen some key moments from the Class of 2020, the graduating seniors are still planning for their futures, including two St. John Valley athletes.

Business Browse Business

Company to give book to high school seniors

Barresi Financial Inc. of Presque Isle has announced that they will donate a special book to all Aroostook County High School Seniors as a graduation present.

Shrine Clowns visit Valley to spread cheer

NorState Federal Credit Union’s Music in the Park 2020 invited the Anah Temple Shrine Clowns to come to the St. John Valley on Saturday, May 16, to bring cheer and laughter to elderly shut-ins in local nursing homes, assisted living facilities and around town for the young and young-at-heart.

SAD 24 school board to meet remotely on May 21

The SAD 24 board of directors will meet at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 21, remotely via virtual meeting rooms.

Mapleton man joins board

Farm Credit East, a customer-owned cooperative lender, has announced the results of its recent director elections and board reorganization meeting.

Two independent Fort Kent retailers postpone opening doors for now

Although the state eased business restrictions allowing retailers in Aroostook County to open their doors on Monday, May 11, two independent Fort Kent shops will keep their brick and mortar doors closed for a little while longer.

Company gives $10,000 to local relief efforts

MMG Insurance recently donated $10,000 to the Aroostook County Action Program to assist children and families in Aroostook County experiencing COVID-19-related hardship.