St. John Valley

2 years ago

Lerman receives Principal’s Award

ST. AGATHA, Maine — Wisdom Middle High School Principal Cheryl Hallowell has announced that senior Abigail Lerman of St. Agatha has been selected to receive the 2023 MPA Principal’s Award.  Lerman is the daughter of Tammie and Doug Lerman. The award is sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association and is given each year in recognition […]

Logo for the Knights of Columbus
2 years ago

K of C lotto winner, Feb. 27-March 5, 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 Feb. 27-March 5 was Rena Pelletier of Madawaska, who won the sum of $290.

2 years ago

UMFK students fall 2022 dean’s list

The University of Maine at Fort Kent is proud to announce the dean’s list for the fall 2022 semester. This list includes full- and part-time students.

2 years ago

Crossword Puzzle for March 15, 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 […]

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2 years ago

Parlez vous français?

L’autre jour on parlais comment on peut rencontrer du monde du Maine, du comté d’Aroostook et surtout de la Vallée Saint-Jean, pas mal partout au États-Unis. Ca m’a arrivé moi itou. J’étais a l’airport de Boston, tard dans la soirée. Ca d’vais être en 1968. J’étais habillé en soldat. Y avais un taxi parké en […]

2 years ago

From our Files – Week of March 15, 2023

50 Years Ago — March 15, 1973     100 seniors visit department store — Some 100 senior citizens from the St. John Valley toured Zayre’s Department Store in Madawaska last week in 1973. Taking part in the tour were senior citizen clubs from Fort Kent, Madawaska, Frenchville and St. Agatha. In addition to the tour, free […]

2 years ago

Remembering Pepere

To the editor: He died at the age of 68. Cause of death? Doctor said “overwork.” His name was Joseph Jean. He was my grandfather.  Many years ago after getting totally wiped out in the Great Crown Hill fire of Nashua, New Hampshire, in 1930, he mortgaged everything he owned, which was little, and bought […]

2 years ago

Extension sets workshops

FORT KENT, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a series of agriculture classes on Thursday evenings starting March 16. The spring workshops are free and will be held from 6-7 p.m. at the University of Maine at Fort Kent Armory in Room 119 on March 16, 23, 30, and April 6.  The […]

2 years ago

PAWS Pet of the Week – Bella

Beautiful Bella says it’s her time to shine. She is not only adorable but has personality as well. This lovable little ginger was found as a stray and has been charming volunteers and getting along well with all the other cats at PAWS. She is quite playful but also just loves to lounge and be […]