St. John Valley

11 years ago

Congressional Record: Aroostook 175th Anniversary

This year marks the 175th anniversary of the incorporation of Aroostook County, Maine. As one who was born and raised in that wonderful place, I rise today to celebrate its fascinating past, energetic present, and bright future.

11 years ago

Tips for safe, smart traveling

 In recent weeks my office has received numerous inquiries from students and families who are considering traveling abroad during their spring and summer vacations, but are concerned about the cost and safety of doing so.

11 years ago

Supreme Court rejects Ormsby request for review

The U.S. Supreme Court last week refused to review the case of convicted murderer Thayne Ormsby, an Ellsworth man sentenced two years ago to three life terms in prison for killing three people in Amity in June 2010.

The words "Mainely Outdoors" shown in the upper-left shown over a photo of a river with trees along the banks and a bird swimming in the river.
11 years ago

Hare hunting hot and heavy

  The old adage that March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb certainly seems to be true so far this year.

11 years ago

Beavers and Bears in volleyball titles

   The Aroostook League girls’ and boys’ Div. II volleyball tournaments were played last week, with the Washburn girls and Easton boys capturing titles.

11 years ago

Acadian Archives acadiennes host workshop for Valley teachers

Lise Pelletier, director of the Acadian Archives acadiennes at the University of Maine at Fort Kent, taught the history of Acadians and of the St. John Valley at a training workshop for local teachers last Friday at the Archives.

11 years ago

White potatoes not approved for WIC purchase

   “Disappointing,” “mystifying” and “defies logic” are some of the ways Maine’s political leaders are describing the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s recent decision to continue to exclude white potatoes from the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC).

11 years ago

The Farm Bill: A missed opportunity

The American people are fortunate to have the most abundant and affordable food supply in the world. This bounty is the result of the hard work and initiative of our nation’s family farmers.