St. John Valley

5 months ago

UMFK undergoes exterior improvements

FORT KENT, Maine — As students return to the University of Maine at Fort Kent campus for the start of the fall semester, they will find a few notable changes that occurred over the summer. Campus personnel have been hard at work updating some of the exterior public spaces to include the addition of a […]

5 months ago

Northern Maine Medical Center to partner with St. John Valley Pharmacy

FORT KENT, Maine – Northern Maine Medical Center is pleased to announce its plan to partner with St. John Valley Pharmacy, a well-regarded community pharmacy located on Market Street in Fort Kent. This marks a significant milestone in NMMC’s and SJVRx’s commitment to expanding access to comprehensive healthcare services, by uniting long-standing, local healthcare providers. […]

5 months ago

University of Southern Maine dean’s list

GORHAM – The University of Southern Maine would like to congratulate students named to the spring 2024 dean’s list. Aroostook County honorees are Michael Cyr, Jordan Duplessie, and Ciara Richards of Caribou; Franesca Armstrong of Easton; Matthew Picard of Fort Kent; Jennah Brooks of Island Falls; Lucas Matheson of Ludlow; Emily Straez of Mapleton; Mason […]

5 months ago

Prepare now for your best bear season

Black bear hunting begins Aug. 24 with youth day, and general hunting starts Aug. 26. Trapping season and hunting with dogs begin Sept. 1 and 9, respectively.

5 months ago

St. John Valley area From our Files – Week of August 14, 2024

10 Years Ago — August 13, 2014 
Palmer swims across Eagle Lake — A Florida woman with family in the St. John Valley realized her dream of swimming across Eagle Lake on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2014. Carol Palmer, who is legally blind, completed the swim in 35 minutes.

5 months ago

Archaic medical terms

One puzzling thing genealogists sometimes encounter is the cause of death listed on old certificates. Accustomed as we are to modern medical terminology, archaic medical terms can be frustrating. 

5 months ago

Crossroads’ Maine Academic Scholarship Pageant program winners

PORTLAND — Crossroads’ Maine Academic Scholarship Pageant announced the winners of its program for 2025. The winners and new titleholders advanced to Florida in July to compete in the USA Ambassador National pageant and volunteer throughout New England to promote the Crossroads platform Crown CARES, creating a respectful environment in schools and society. Madelyn Sylvia, […]

5 months ago

PAWS Pet of the Week – Ralph

Are you looking for a playmate for your energetic kitty? We have the perfect match for you in this cutie.