St. John Valley

A residential building on the corner of 14th Avenue and Main Street in Madawaska is being demolished by Ed Pelletier & Sons as part of the Midtown Plaza Demolition deal on Apr. 26. (Emily Jerkins | St. John Valley Times)
3 years ago

Madawaska streets are clearing out as condemned buildings are torn down

MADAWASKA, Maine — Structures that have been sitting empty and unused are meeting their end to make way for new beginnings as the demolition of several condemned buildings is well underway to clean up Main Street.  In December 2018, Mid-Town Realty Associates donated property to the town of Madawaska that consisted of two buildings: one housed The Cubby […]

Armand Martin poses with photos of his two wives, both named Yvette in Madawaska on Feb. 11. (Emily Jerkins | St John Valley Times)
3 years ago

102-year-old Madawaska man is still driving and living on his own

MADAWASKA, Maine — Still living and driving on his own, one St. John Valley native will turn 103 in March and doesn’t see himself out of the driver’s seat anytime soon.  Armand Martin of Madawaska can be spotted driving through town, buying his own groceries, and going for walks up and down his street, returning afterward […]

Gerald Fongemie (left) introduces the first step for creating the Grosses Têtes by cutting chicken wire with student Jonna Boure (right) on November 9, 2021. (Emily Jerkins | St. John Valley Times)
3 years ago

Acadians carrying on the tradition of ‘grosses tetes’ in Madawaska class

MADAWASKA, Maine — While techniques may have changed over the centuries, Acadians in the St. John Valley are keeping traditions alive and getting big heads in the process — literally. Victorine Dionne hosted the first Grosses Têtes (big heads) class in Madawaska in 2011, utilizing the art of paper mache to create giant heads that […]

11 years ago

Maintenance tips

With the winter season coming to a slow end, it’s time for car owners to take off their studded snow tires and gear up for some warm spring weather. One local car care business is going out of their way to provide car owners with some helpful hints and tips that can go a long way when it comes to maintaining your vehicle.

11 years ago

All-Aroostook teams announced

The Aroostook League has developed an awards program for their member schools to honor athletes as “All-Aroostook” for their accomplishments during their sport seasons.

11 years ago

Gov. LePage is playing games with voter-approved job bonds

    Beginning with his first day in office, Gov. LePage has branded himself as a shrewd businessman, a so-called “turnaround specialist” willing to make the tough choices in order to move the state’s economy forward.

11 years ago

Aroostook League scholar-athletes recognized

The Aroostook League’s top scholar-athletes were recognized at a banquet held in March at Caribou High School.
    Each Aroostook League school had a male and female representative.

11 years ago

Drew, Pratt earn honors on court

The Aroostook League girls’ and boys’ Div. I volleyball tournaments were both played March 19, with the Caribou girls and Presque Isle boys earning championships.

11 years ago

Aroostook All-Stars recognized

The Aroostook League has developed an awards program for their member schools to honor athletes as “All-Aroostook” for their accomplishments during their sport seasons.

11 years ago

CMS captures wrestling championship

The Aroostook League middle school wrestling championship took place Thursday at Community High School, with the Caribou Vikings coming away with the title with a meet-high 174 points.