St. John Valley

2 years ago

22-year veteran officer is Madawaska’s interim police chief

MADAWASKA, Maine — Madawaska is on the hunt for a new police chief after Ross DuBois retired April 8, but in the meantime a 22-year veteran of the department is keeping the watch. Lt. Jamie Pelletier is serving as interim police chief and has applied for the job on a permanent basis. Madawaska town manager […]

2 years ago

Crossword Puzzle for April 19, 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

K of C lotto winner, March 27-April 2, 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 March 27-April 2 was Roger Lagasse of Fort Kent, who won the sum of $276.

2 years ago

From our Files – Week of April 12, 2023

50 Years Ago — April 12, 1973     Surprise retirement party — Mr. and Mrs. Guy Duperry were feted at a surprise retirement gathering last Saturday, March 31, 1973, after 37 years as owner of a prominent business. Their grocery store, combined with the Keegan Post Office until a year ago, on Main Street, was the […]

2 years ago

Remembering Brother Sylvio

To the editor: It was 1951 in Nashua, New Hampshire, at St. Louis De Gonzague Catholic Church on West Hollis Street. A dozen or more granite steps led to the cross-shaped house of worship, site of baptisms, first communions, confirmations, marriages and eventual funerals of so many thousands of people like us: hardworking, legal French […]

2 years ago

Maine State Police Troop F Report, April 3-9, 2023

Editor’s Note: An arrest or summons does not constitute a finding of guilt. An individual charged with a crime is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty at criminal proceedings. HOULTON, Maine — The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of April […]

2 years ago

Davis named CTE Student of the Year

VAN BUREN, Maine – Van Buren Regional Career and Technology Center is pleased to announce the 2023 CTE Student of the Year as Addion Davis.

2 years ago

Top O’ Maine Trade Show to return

Billed by organizers as the biggest trade show north of Bangor, the ever popular Top O’ Maine Trade Show will return to Madawaska the weekend of April 29-30. The show brings together vendors from multiple community sectors including entrepreneurs, crafters, volunteers and student athletes. Red Cross will host a booth at the fair for the […]