St. John Valley

2 years ago

K of C lotto winner, 17-23, 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 April 17-23 was Roland Taggett of St. Francis, who won the sum of $276.

2 years ago

Births at NMMC for March & April, 2023

FORT KENT, Maine — The following births were recorded recently at Northern Maine Medical Center. PUTNAM — A girl, Zara Quinn Putnam, born on March 16, 2023, to Gary and Krista Putnam of St. Francis. Maternal grandparents are Allan and Carla Albert of St. Francis. Paternal grandparents are Diana and Curtis Kelley of Cross Lake. […]

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2 years ago

En premiers

I was reading an article about how the Acadians self-governed before the English stepped in.  Les plus vieux de chaque famille dan le village se rencontrais quand il y avais une grosse décision a prendre. They would elect one among themselves to preside over the meeting. Then les plus vieux de chaque famille prenais la […]

2 years ago

Another side of genius

To the editor: Just going through the writings of some of last century’s brain people — you know, like Einstein and Hawking. I just read that Hawking declared himself to be an atheist in that he could scientifically prove that something can be created from nothing; ergo: universe from nonexistent matter.  (Not my words, his.) […]

2 years ago

Crossword Puzzle for May 3, 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 […]

2 years ago

Top O’ Maine Trade Show brings in more than 2,200 visitors

MADAWASKA, Maine — The Top O’ Maine Trade Show lived up to its reputation over the weekend as the biggest trade show north of Bangor when more than 2,200 people and 82 vendors participated in the annual event. The trade show not only draws tourists to the area but also serves as the year’s largest […]

2 years ago

Wallagrass group plans Mother’s Day supper, PondFest return

WALLAGRASS, Maine — The Wallagrass/Soldier Pond Revitalization Committee will host a lasagna supper on Mother’s Day and has announced the date of the 9th annual PondFest celebration.  Both events will raise funds for new benches at a veterans memorial and a planned gazebo at the Fish River boat landing in Soldier Pond. The Mother’s Day […]

2 years ago

Local business to mark Independent Bookstores Day Saturday

FORT KENT, Maine — Bogan Books will participate in the 10th anniversary of Independent Bookstore Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 29. “Independent Bookstore Day is one of our favorite days. It celebrates both the bookseller and the book buyer. We are so excited to have participated for the last five […]

2 years ago

PAWS Pet of the Week – Sterling

This face is hard to resist. Sterling’s eyes are full of personality. His fur is gray and extremely soft. He keeps clear of a couple of bossy cats, but when people walk in his unique chirp sounds like he is asking them to come pet him. Sterling will be a crowd favorite so if you […]