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Ridgewood K&Q (1)
Daniel Madore and Laura Morrow pose in their crowns after winning King and Queen titles at the Ridgewood Valentines Pageant. (Courtesy of Paula Gendreau)
Daniel Madore and Laura Morrow pose in their crowns after winning King and Queen titles at the Ridgewood Valentines Pageant. (Courtesy of Paula Gendreau)
Madawaska assisted living facility nominates Valentine king and queen
February 24, 2021
Ridgewood Estates, an assisted living facility in Madawaska, crowned a new king and queen last week at their Valentine's Day pageant. Laura Morrow of Grand Isle and Daniel Madore of Van Buren reigned supreme in a resident vote for Ridgewood’s new honorary rulers.
News Browse News
23 hours ago
Pandemic-altered snowmobile season puts the squeeze on St. John Valley hotels
The combination of the pandemic and a late first significant snow has meant a difficult season on top of a difficult year for many hotels and motels in the St. John Valley. And it all comes down to losing out on the most essential winter staple in the County economy: snowmobilers.
2 days ago
Friends of St. Francis support veteran memorial
Friends of St. Francis donated $500 to Jandreau-Connors American Legion Post 180. 
3 days ago
3 Fort Kent Town Council candidates vie for 2 seats
Three candidates are vying for two seats on the Fort Kent Town Council. Voters will decide which of the three -- Corey Pelletier, Brandon Dayton or Andrew Caron -- will get a seat during the town’s annual election on Monday, March 22.
3 days ago
Susan Collins calls on Biden administration to ease US-Canada border restrictions
Sen. Susan Collins is pleading with the Biden administration to reconsider the restrictions on the U.S.-Canada border crossings that were imposed in March last year due to the pandemic.
3 weeks ago
Your feedback about local news can make it better
If you have a few minutes to let us know what you value about -- and what you need from -- your local news, please fill out the survey.
4 days ago
Aroostook County Grand Jury hands up October indictments
A 42-year-old Bowdoinham man who created a nine-hour standoff with police in Presque Isle in September, was among 65 indictments handed up for judge review for the month of October by the Aroostook County Grand Jury.
Police & Fire Browse Police & Fire
5 days ago
Maine State Police Troop F Report, Jan. 25-31, 2021
The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of Jan. 25-31, 2021, including the following.
1 week ago
Slippery roads cause rollover involving teen driver
A 17-year-old male was not injured when the pickup he was driving rolled over Sunday, Feb. 14. 
1 week ago
Teen driver treated at hospital following Fort Kent crash
A Fort Kent teen was transferred by ambulance to Northern Maine Medical Center following a two-vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon.
2 weeks ago
One driver injured when Ford sideswipes UPS truck
A United Parcel Service driver delivering a package to a Wallagrass residence escaped injury when his walk-in truck was sideswiped by a pickup truck on Tuesday.
2 weeks ago
Fort Kent man arrested, charged with two felonies, including kidnapping
Police arrested and charged a Fort Kent man with two felonies, including a kidnapping charge, after domestic disturbance was reported at a residence in the town.  
2 weeks ago
Fort Kent firefighters respond to truck fire and chimney fire within two days
Volunteer Fort Kent firefighters were busy Wednesday and Thursday as they responded to two fires in the town.
State, National and World News Browse State, National and World News
2 days ago
Maine slows spread of Emerald Ash Borer with continued ash movement restrictions
The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry's Plant Health Program and Maine Forest Service announced that Maine is taking the next step to continue regulating the movement of ash wood material.
3 weeks ago
State school construction committee votes to nix Valley Unified regional school project
The State Board of Education School Construction Committee voted unanimously to recommend removing a proposed Valley Unified Education Service Center regional school in northern Aroostook County from the major capital school construction approved projects list. 
1 month ago
Jackson, Fecteau to host a COVID-19 Patient Bill of Rights teletown hall 
Senate President Troy Jackson of Allagash and House Speaker Ryan Fecteau of Biddeford will hold a tele-town hall to discuss the COVID-19 Patient Bill of Rights at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 27.
2 months ago
Governor appoints Frenchville woman to registrar post
Maine Gov. Janet Mills has appointed Amy Ouellette of Frenchville as Registrar of Deeds for Northern Aroostook County.
Living Browse Living
2 days ago
Friends of St. Francis support veteran memorial
Friends of St. Francis donated $500 to Jandreau-Connors American Legion Post 180. 
2 days ago
UMFK professor’s works included in new CD release
University of Maine at Fort Kent professor of music and education Dr. Scott Brickman has had his compositions included in a new CD release by the music label Phasma.
4 days ago
Madawaska assisted living facility nominates Valentine king and queen
Ridgewood Estates, an assisted living facility in Madawaska, crowned a new king and queen last week at their Valentine's Day pageant. Laura Morrow of Grand Isle and Daniel Madore of Van Buren reigned supreme in a resident vote for Ridgewood’s new honorary rulers.
4 days ago
Fiddlehead Focus Crossword Puzzle for Feb. 24, 2021
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. 
4 days ago
Class to help older people manage chronic pain
Aroostook Agency on Aging, in partnership with Healthy Living for ME, will offer a free workshop to help individuals with a wide range of chronic pain conditions. 
4 days ago
Valley Girls comic – Week of February 22, 2021
Skating to mailbox
Opinion Browse Opinion
4 days ago
Kindness always counts
I was loading groceries into the back of my SUV and quite unexpectedly, a plastic jug of raspberry tea decided to make a run for it by rolling rather clumsily down the gentle sloped grocery store parking lot, stopping only by the grace of the cart corral.
4 days ago
Resources in Maine
I recently received my latest issue of American Ancestors magazine published by the New England Historic Genealogical Society in Boston. This issue features “The Best Genealogical Resources for Maine” and it’s excellent. 
4 days ago
Protect identity when filing taxes
To the editor: Before you begin the annual process of calculating how much money you owe/are owed by the federal government this tax season, I would urge you to first apply for an IP PIN number through the IRS website.
4 days ago
Individual rights and responsibility
In the 2020 election, 360,737 voters in Maine’s Second Congressional District delivered one electoral vote for the Republican candidate for president, a 7.5 percent margin of victory.
4 days ago
Why couldn’t there be compromise?
To the editor: I've lived in the Valley half my life and my wife all of her life, and we've never been as disgusted with the actions of our local elected officials as we are  now.   
4 days ago
In praise of fire department
To the editor: I would like to thank and praise the Fort Kent Fire Department for their expertise and professionalism for a job well done. 
Sports Browse Sports
3 days ago
County athletes named as McDonald’s All-Stars
Several Aroostook County high school basketball athletes were recognized Feb. 24 for their accomplishments on hardwood.
6 days ago
Caribou boys, Fort Kent girls prevail at 5K freestyle ski race
In a week that would usually host the high school cross country state championships -- this year they were called off due to COVID-19 -- Aroostook County ski racers met on Feb. 18 for a regular season race at the Four Seasons Trail Association in Madawaska.
6 days ago
Pioneer girls hustle for win over Warriors in St. Agatha
The Wisdom Middle/High School Pioneer girls varsity basketball team defeated the Fort Kent Community High School Warriors Saturday, Feb. 20, in St. Agatha.
1 week ago
Snowmobile Trail Report, February 18, 2021
With the recent snowfall all clubs have been out around the clock and are making the trails in the County the best in the Northeast. All projects are reporting superb conditions. 
3 weeks ago
Madawaska girls victorious at 5K Classical cross country ski race
The Caribou boys and Madawaska girls claimed team victories during a 5K Classical cross country ski race held in Caribou on Feb. 9.
3 weeks ago
Snowmobile Trail Report, Feb. 4, 2021
It seems as the snow dance that everyone was doing finally worked.   The entire County received a fresh blanket of snow Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.
Business Browse Business
2 days ago
Credit union welcomes new loan officer in Madawaska
Acadia Federal Credit Union has announced that Jarod McBreairty is the newest loan officer for their Madawaska branch.
4 days ago
Katahdin Trust employees pay it forward in their communities
Katahdin Trust recently gave employees an opportunity to “pay it forward” during the holiday season.
5 days ago
UScellular kicks off 2021 Community Connections program
For the seventh year in a row, youth-focused organizations in Maine can earn up to $1,000 through UScellular's Community Connections program.
1 week ago
Bouley earns Farm Insurance designation
Christopher Anderson, president of the F.A. Peabody Company, has announced that Brian Bouley has earned the On Your Side Basic Farm Certification from Nationwide Insurance Company’s Agribusiness program. 
1 week ago
St. John Valley Senior College to explore historic doughnut business
A popular doughnut business founded in the St. John Valley more than half a century ago will be the topic of an upcoming St. John Valley Senior College class. 
1 week ago
Telethon to support Aroostook County food pantries returns
The Operation 24 Telethon will once again be happening on March 11 on WAGM-TV.  However, this year the name had to be changed to Operation Hunger due to Catholic Charities now serving over 28 food pantries.
County Candids Browse County Candids
5 months ago
Trees in transition
FORT KENT, Maine — Summer is fast becoming a memory as the trees along the Riverside South Trail in Fort Kent are quickly losing their leaves.
5 months ago
Wind damage
The iconic sign at the Gateway Motel toppled over due to Thursday’s high winds.
5 months ago
Prepare your pumpkins
Prepare your pumpkins
5 months ago
Aftereffects of wind
Aftereffects of wind
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    St. John Valley weather for Feb. 24-March 2, 2021
    Mostly cloudy skies are expected across Fort Kent today. Clouds will thicken this afternoon as an area of low pressure quickly moves east from the Great Lakes and crosses Maine tonight then heads into the Maritimes Thursday morning. 
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