St. John Valley

4 days ago

Van Buren replaces coach who stepped down on day of season opener

Van Buren has hired a new boys basketball coach two weeks after its previous coach stepped down on the day of the team’s regular season opener.  MSAD 24 hired Jay Edgecomb, the district’s physical education teacher and a longtime coach, to fill the vacancy during an emergency school board meeting Thursday night.  He will be […]

4 days ago

UMFK hosts annual Pediatric Health Fair

FORT KENT, Maine — The University of Maine at Fort Kent nursing department hosted its annual Pediatric Health Fair at the UMFK Sports Center. More than 200 second and third graders from surrounding elementary schools attended the event with booths of varying health and wellness topics appropriate for children. This year’s health fair was full […]

5 days ago

Le temps des fetes

On dirais qu’on est tous l’temps dans l’temps des fêtes. Surtout pendant Halloween, Thanksgiving, Noël, pi toute suite après, le jour de l’an.

5 days ago

PAWS Pet of the Week – Hobo

PAWS of Fort Kent presents Hobo, a handsome 4- to 5-year-old light gray tiger cat with soft fur, soulful eyes and a heart full of love.

5 days ago

On disobeying unlawful orders

To the editor:
There are six lawmakers urging members of our military to disobey unlawful orders. It is true that in certain circumstances disobeying orders is allowed.

5 days ago

Maine needs diverse power sources

To the editor:
Up here in Aroostook County, energy issues are a part of everyday life. They affect what families pay each month and what businesses can afford to do.