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Wet fields jeopardize some of Aroostook’s multimillion-dollar potato crop
Sodden fields are keeping potatoes in the ground and many farmers are worried about rot.
St. John Valley
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UMFK lights up field in honor of beloved Fort Kent resident Michael Simon
Hundreds came out on Friday night and cheered as newly donated lights illuminated the University of Maine at Fort Kent’s first-ever night game.
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Southern New Hampshire University announces student on dean’s list, 2023
Candyce Marsh of Fort Kent achieved the honor.
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Missing death notices
Recently I chanced upon what I call the Case of the Missing Death Certificate. In Maine it’s not unusual to be unable to find a death record prior to 1892. Town clerks usually recorded marriages, but death records were normally left to family Bibles and tombstones.
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St. John Valley area From our Files – Week of September 20, 2023
50 Years Ago — Sept. 12, 1973
Gas shortage continues – The ALA Auto and Travel Club reported this week that 25 percent of gas stations in New England ran out of one or more grades of gas over the Labor Day weekend.
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PAWS Pet of the Week – Cherish
Cherish is about 3 years old and delivered kittens when she first came to the shelter. The kittens found homes quickly.
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K of C lotto winner, Sept. 4-10, 2023
The Fort Kent Knights of Columbus have announced the winner of their ongoing lotto fundraiser for the previous week.
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St. John Valley area From our Files – Week of September 20, 2023
Members of the graduating class of 1943 of Van Buren Boys’ and Girls’ High School met for their 55th reunion recently. The event began with a Mass at the Acadian Village Chapel in Upper Van Buren, officiated by Rev. Adhemar Deveau, O.M.I. Following was a buffet meal served at the Village kitchen building.
(File photo 1998)
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K of C lotto winner, Aug. 28-Sept. 3, 2023
The Fort Kent Knights of Columbus have announced the winner of their ongoing lotto fundraiser for the previous week.
