St. John Valley
From our Files – Week of February 8, 2023
50 Years Ago — February 8, 1973 New addition to Madawaska — Louis Cyr, Madawaska Town Manager, received the keys to the new ambulance from Sister Jeannine Daigle, Executive Director at People’s Benevolent Hospital. Present was Romeo Daigle, town councilman. 25 Years Ago — February 11, 1998 District awards outstanding farmer — The St. John […]
Valley Unified Middle/High School students gather for motivational presentation
FORT KENT, Maine — On Monday, Jan. 9 middle and high school students from the Madawaska School Department and SAD 33 joined students at Valley Rivers Middle School/Community High School in SAD 27 to engage in a motivational presentation entitled, “Unlocking Your Potential.” In the one-hour session Ryan Naccarato, founder of Hudson Valley Ambition headquartered […]
UMFK nursing program to expand, enhance nursing workforce training with new immersive interactive simulation center
FORT KENT, Maine — The opening of a new state-of-the-art immersive nursing simulation center this fall will further strengthen the University of Maine at Fort Kent’s nursing program, allowing for an expansion in enrollment and ensuring graduates are even better prepared to meet the post-pandemic workforce and healthcare needs of the County and beyond. The […]
Your change helps change lives at NorState FCU
At first glance, spare change doesn’t seem like it would add up to much. That’s certainly not the case when the fees collected from NorState Federal Credit Union’s coin sorters are added up throughout the year and then donated to worthy charities.
Rossignol promoted to Katahdin Trust assistant vice president, system administrator
Katahdin Trust, a community bank serving northern Maine and the greater Bangor and Portland regions, is pleased to announce the promotion of Scott Rossignol to assistant vice president, system administrator. In this role, Rossignol will be responsible for ensuring that the Bank’s integrated systems operate efficiently as well as continue to provide technical assistance and training for system users.
K of C lotto winner, Jan. 16-22, 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 Jan. 16-22, 2023, was Bernice Wray of Cooperstown, Pennsylvania, who won the sum of $392.
PAWS Pet of the Week – Spooky
This handsome tuxedo boy is Spooky. About 6 months ago he did not trust humans. PAWS has worked hard to gain his trust and he has come a long way. Being in a calm, quiet home, preferably with other cats would suit him best. Once he feels safe and secure his sweet personality will shine. […]
From our Files – Week of February 1, 2023
50 Years Ago — February 1, 1973 Valley girls are Betty Crocker homemakers — Three girls from the St. John Valley have been designated Betty Crocker Homemakers of the Year by General Mills, sponsor of the annual Betty Crocker Search for American Homemakers of Tomorrow. Jane Palmer was Madawaska High School’s Homemaker for 1973. Elaine […]