St. John Valley

2 years ago

UMFK Alumni Association Board is accepting nominations for ‘Outstanding Alumni’ award

FORT KENT, Maine — Each year the University of Maine at Fort Kent Alumni Association recognizes a UMFK alumnus or alumna for their outstanding character, professional achievement, distinguished leadership, service to UMFK, and service to the community. Without your input, we are unable to present a deserving individual the appropriate recognition. The Alumni Association Board […]

Happy Mardi Gras and Fat Tuesday carnival concept theme with close up on a face mask full of color, feathers and texture and golden, green and purple beads isolated on yellow background with text
2 years ago

Valley schools will mark traditional Mardi Gras

ST. JOHN VALLEY,  Maine — At one time Mardi Gras was celebrated joyfully and enthusiastically in some parts of the St. John Valley.  Unlike the highly commercialized celebrations in Louisiana, Mardi Gras in the Valley was celebrated simply with family and friends. Celebrants wore homemade masks and costumes using old clothes and clothing worn inside out […]

2 years ago

From our Files – Week of January 25, 2023

50 Years Ago — Jan. 25, 1973     The trouble is not in your set — Another snag has been hit in the town of Madawaska’s continuing efforts to provide channels 2 and 7 for local television viewers. Apparently, there is a possibility that the Van Buren tower that would relay the signals to Madawaska’s tower […]

Photo of the University of Fort Kent sign
2 years ago

UMFK seeks nominations for Athletic Hall of Fame

FORT KENT, Maine — The University of Maine at Fort Kent Athletic Hall of Fame Committee is seeking nominations of individual student-athletes, teams, coaches, and administrators for induction into the University’s Athletic Hall of Fame.  Nominations will be accepted through Feb. 28. The induction ceremony will be held during UMFK’s Homecoming Weekend in September. The […]

2 years ago

Crossword Puzzle for Jan 25, 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

Aroostook truckers credited for safety on the road

ST. AGATHA, Maine — The regard for the safety of others on the road shown by 80 truckers at an Aroostook transport company is racking up respect from those vested in keeping Maine roads safe.  R.F. Chamberland of St. Agatha earned the Maine Motor Transport Association’s Grand Champion award as the state’s safest motor carrier […]