St. John Valley

24 hours ago

Van Buren officials celebrate groundbreaking of new fire station

VAN BUREN, Maine — Town officials came together on Thursday to celebrate the groundbreaking of a new fire station on State Street. Fire Chief Brian Caron said the new building means a lot to the department and community, and will be a major boost in morale to the crew. “Not that we had low morale, […]

1 day ago

Saint John Valley Weather for Sept. 17-23, 2025

Wednesday –  Friday High pressure will move east/southeast of the region today with mostly sunny skies continuing across the Saint John Valley. Clouds increase tonight as a cold front approaches from the west/northwest and moves through the SJV Thursday night into Friday with some shower activity Thursday afternoon into early Friday morning. Dynamics aloft for […]

2 days ago

St. John Valley students join forces for ‘Nightmare Before Christmas’ musical

FORT KENT, Maine — About thirty students from grades 5-12 at three schools in the St. John Valley will come together for a production of “The Nightmare Before Christmas” later this year. The show, which features sets built by vocational students, will be performed at the Fort Kent Community High School cafeteria, with sets on […]

2 days ago

UMFK homecoming featuring balloon rides and sculpture presentation

FORT KENT, Maine — The University of Maine at Fort Kent’s upcoming homecoming festivities will feature a plethora of activities for guests including rides in a hot air balloon, live music and a presentation of Landmark, a newly-created sculpture for the university. “UMFK Homecoming is about welcoming alumni, students, families, and community members back to […]

4 days ago

Fort Kent and Bucksport girls tie

FORT KENT, Maine — The Fort Kent girls soccer team Bucksport on Sept. 12. The Bucks took the lead with a first half goal by Addison Goss, assisted by Haley Rose. Fort Kent answered in the second half with a goal by Emlyn Nadeau. The game proceeded to double overtime where neither team was able […]

6 days ago

Hospice foundation holds annual dedication

The Aroostook Hospice Foundation hosted its annual Remembrance Way Memorial Garden and Pathway dedication ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 23, at the Aroostook House of Comfort in Presque Isle.

6 days ago

It is not always as it seems

Dad absolutely loved – and I do mean loved – TV wrestling.  He had his favorites, but none of them could surpass the one and only William Dee Calhoun, aka Haystack Calhoun.  

6 days ago

Keeping family memories

I have a cousin I’ll call Susan, who lives out of state in a nursing home. She is in the process of sliding into the dark tunnel of Alzheimer’s.