St. John Valley

1 year ago

Workforce coordinator will build bridges for ‘new Mainers’

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Victoire Liwanga recently became workforce development coordinator for New Mainers at Northern Maine Community College.  Originally from the Democratic Republic of Congo, she will continue efforts began by the Northern Maine Growth Initiative — a task force comprised of local business and community leaders — to build connections to the refugee […]

1 year ago

PAWS Pet of the Week – Mimi

Mimi would love to meet her new family quickly. She is extremely loving but dislikes other cats. She is struggling a bit because of this, and in turn is bullying the others. Mimi has the cutest little baby face and enjoys following staff all over the shelter to get some attention. Her adorable personality would […]

1 year ago

K of C lotto winner, May 1-7, 2023

FORT KENT, Maine — The Fort Kent Knights of Columbus have announced the winner of their ongoing lotto fundraiser for the previous week. The Super 50 Lotto winner for the week of May 1-7 was Clair Moss of Fort Kent, who won the sum of $260.

1 year ago

Friends of St. Francis visit Augusta

Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, recently welcomed Linda Deprey, Myra Pelletier and Cindy Jandreau of the Friends of St. Francis to his office in Augusta. Friends of St. Francis earned a Spirit of America Award, which honors organizations providing community service and volunteerism. “These women have been friends of mine for many years, and I […]

1 year ago

Fort Kent Criminal Docket, January 2023

FORT KENT, Maine – The following cases were heard under the Aroostook Criminal Docket at the Caribou Courthouse in January.  Thomas E. Roche, 53, Fort Kent: domestic violence assault, dismissed; assault, $300 fine, 60 days in jail. Michael George Saucier, 53, Van Buren: gross sexual assault (two counts), dismissed (first), 22 years in prison, 20 […]

2 years ago

Polar Dip brings in $12,000 for Aroostook Special Olympics

SINCLAIR, Maine — Dozens of dippers made a difference for Special Olympians when they raised $12,000 for the Aroostook County branch of the organization at a Polar Dip on Sunday.  The 15th installment of the event took place at Long Lake Sporting Club. Fifty participants traveled from Aroostook County and beyond, with dippers coming from […]

2 years ago

We aren’t defined by bumps in the road

The morning was that milky gray, with random droplets of rain falling clumsily to the earth like heavy particles of mislaid and forgotten glitter. I put my wipers on intermittently, automatically lowering or raising my head in conjunction with the landing of the raindrop.

2 years ago

Genealogy packrats

“A place for everything and everything in its place” is an adage you may have heard. It’s good advice for everyone, including genealogists.  

2 years ago

Crossword Puzzle for May 10, 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.  If you cannot find the answer to a clue for this puzzle, click the question mark to the right of the clue. A news article or […]