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2023 Business of the Year Award – Country Village Estates 1
Country Village Estate owners Louis Dugal (left) and Renee Dugal attend the St. John Valley Chamber of Commerce and Tourism annual dinner and awards ceremony. The couple received the 2022 business of the year award. (Courtesy of St. John Valley Chamber)
Country Village Estate owners Louis Dugal (left) and Renee Dugal attend the St. John Valley Chamber of Commerce and Tourism annual dinner and awards ceremony. The couple received the 2022 business of the year award. (Courtesy of St. John Valley Chamber)
St. John Valley Chamber honors John Ezzy for community service
March 23, 2023
Local businessman and community leader John Ezzy received the 2022 Outstanding Community Service Award at the St. John Valley Chamber of Commerce and Tourism annual dinner and awards ceremony on Friday.
News Browse News
15 hours ago
2 arrested after shots fired shut down Fort Kent schools
Classes were canceled at SAD 27 schools after gunshots were heard near B&M Apartments in Fort Kent on Friday.
1 day ago
Gunshots fired near Fort Kent schools cancels classes
FORT KENT, Maine —- Fort Kent schools were closed Friday morning as police worked to reach a shooter at a nearby apartment building. No injuries were reported and there is no threat to the public, Fort Kent Police Chief Michael DeLena said.
3 days ago
County Commissioners endorse new legislation for I-95 expansion
The Aroostook County Commissioners have expressed public support for a proposed expansion of Interstate 95 to Fort Kent.
1 week ago
Workers protest forced overtime at Madawaska mill
Frustrated by what workers see as management’s failure to address their safety, employees took to Main Street in Madawaska last week to publicize their concerns.
2 weeks ago
Fort Kent skiers qualify for regional competition
Local high school athletes have qualified for a regional cross-country ski competition. 
3 weeks ago
Katherine Langlais becomes 1st woman to win Can-Am 250
Katherine Langlais, 39, beat out 13 other competitors, including 10-time Can-Am 250 champion Martin Massicotte.
Police/Crime/Courts Browse Police/Crime/Courts
2 weeks ago
​​Maine State Police Troop F Report, Feb. 20-26, 2023
The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of Feb. 20-26, 2023, including the following.
2 weeks ago
​​Maine State Police Troop F Report, Feb. 13-19, 2023
The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of Feb. 13-19, 2023, including the following.
2 weeks ago
​​Maine State Police Troop F Report, Feb. 6-12, 2023
The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of Feb. 6-12, 2023, including the following.
1 month ago
Police recover stolen items in St. John Valley
Police have recovered stolen property related to an ongoing string of crimes in the St. John Valley.
1 month ago
​​Maine State Police Troop F Report, Jan. 30-Feb. 5, 2023
The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of Jan. 30-Feb. 5, 2023, including the following.
1 month ago
​​Maine State Police Troop F Report, Jan. 23-29, 2023
The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of Jan. 23-29, 2023, including the following.
Sports Browse Sports
2 weeks ago
All-Stars play a final game on the basketball court
Boys and girls All-Star basketball teams launched both their games into overtime on March 9, with the boys Team Orange winning 81-69 and the girls Team Yellow winning 73-57.
2 weeks ago
Fort Kent skiers qualify for regional competition
Local high school athletes have qualified for a regional cross-country ski competition. 
2 weeks ago
Snowmobile Trail Report, March 9, 2023
The temps Friday night are looking like they will go into the teens so this will certainly help clubs get trails ready for the weekend. 
3 weeks ago
Carsen Cyr scores 1,000th basketball point during last game of the season
There was just enough time in the basketball season this year for Carsen Cyr of Madawaska to squeeze in his 1,000th career high school basketball point. 
3 weeks ago
Snowmobile Trail Report, March 3, 2023
This week the County has received another foot of snow within several small storms. It's going to be a very busy weekend.
3 weeks ago
Wisdom top scholar-athletes announced for 2023
Seniors Abbie Lerman and Dominick Gendreau have been selected as Wisdom’s Aroostook League Scholar-Athletes for 2023. Selections are made annually based on students who have demonstrated success in the classroom and in the area of athletics.
Opinion Browse Opinion
1 week ago
Valley Girls comic – Week of March 15, 2023
He's invisible.
1 week ago
Remembering Pepere
To the editor: He died at the age of 68. Cause of death? Doctor said "overwork.” His name was Joseph Jean. He was my grandfather. 
1 week ago
Parlez vous français?
L’autre jour on parlais comment on peut rencontrer du monde du Maine, du comté d’Aroostook et surtout de la Vallée Saint-Jean, pas mal partout au États-Unis. Ca m’a arrivé moi itou.
2 weeks ago
Valley Girls comic – Week of March 8, 2023
I'm a baby.
3 weeks ago
5 tips for attending a job fair
The last time Northern Maine Community College hosted its annual job fair — known for being the largest in The County — was in 2019, before COVID-19. This year, I’m honored to be in charge of bringing back this important event. 
3 weeks ago
Genealogy for kids
It’s natural for genealogists to want to share what they learn with other family members. Sadly, many younger relatives aren’t interested. They find genealogy boring. This can lead to disappointment on the part of the enthusiastic genealogist in the family and the fear that all your work will die with you. 
Living Browse Living
4 days ago
Author Cathie Pelletier to meet with local book club
The University of Maine at Fort Kent book club will host a reading and book signing for award-winning author Cathie Pelletier’s newly published book this week.
4 days ago
Fiddlehead Focus Crossword Puzzle for March 22, 2023
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. 
1 week ago
K of C lotto winner, Feb. 27-March 5, 2023
The Fort Kent Knights of Columbus have announced the winner of their ongoing lotto fundraiser for the previous week.
1 week ago
Valley Girls comic – Week of March 15, 2023
He's invisible.
1 week ago
PAWS Pet of the Week – Bella
Beautiful Bella says it’s her time to shine. She is not only adorable but has personality as well. This lovable little ginger was found as a stray and has been charming volunteers and getting along well with all the other cats at PAWS.
1 week ago
Extension sets workshops
University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a series of agriculture classes on Thursday evenings starting March 16. The spring workshops are free and will be held from 6-7 p.m. at the University of Maine at Fort Kent Armory in Room 119 on March 16, 23, 30, and April 6. 
Business Browse Business
3 days ago
St. John Valley Chamber honors John Ezzy for community service
Local businessman and community leader John Ezzy received the 2022 Outstanding Community Service Award at the St. John Valley Chamber of Commerce and Tourism annual dinner and awards ceremony on Friday.
4 days ago
United Way of Aroostook funding applications available
Tony Lahey, president of the United Way of Aroostook Board of Directors, and Executive Director Sarah Duncan, have announced the application for United Way of Aroostook funding for 2023-24 is now available.
5 days ago
Versant Power gives $5,000 to support Agency on Aging’s March for Meals
Versant Power recently awarded Aroostook Agency on Aging a $5,000 charitable donation to help meet the sharply increasing demand for home-delivered meal services to older persons  in northern Maine. 
2 weeks ago
Cookie sales benefit Pink Aroostook
Tim Hortons stores in Caribou, Madawaska and Presque Isle recently donated nearly $2,500 to an Aroostook County breast health program.
2 weeks ago
St. John Valley Associates merges with Aroostook Mental Health Services, Inc.
St. John Valley Associates and Aroostook Mental Health Services, Inc. are pleased to announce that the two agencies will merge, which will take effect on July 1. SJVA will retain the same personnel and level of services in the community; AMHC will provide leadership and  administrative services.
3 weeks ago
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.
County Candids Browse County Candids
2 years 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.
2 years ago
Wind damage
The iconic sign at the Gateway Motel toppled over due to Thursday’s high winds.
2 years ago
Prepare your pumpkins
Prepare your pumpkins
2 years ago
Aftereffects of wind
Aftereffects of wind
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