4 months ago

Fort Kent gets $500,000 grant for skating rink upgrade

Town Manager Suzie Paradis said the town has not yet raised the remaining money needed for the project, but they are actively working on fundraising and additional grants.

4 months ago

Aroostook’s crops are thriving, but it’s not all good news

As the potato plants are thriving early, so are the bugs that like to eat them, said University of Maine Cooperative Extension leaders.

4 months ago

Poker Read comes to Fort Kent Public Library with an AI twist

FORT KENT, Maine – The Fort Kent Public Library launched a new adult reading program on June 18. “We call it the Summer Poker Read, and we based this fun program on the popular outdoor activity known as a Poker Run,” said Library Director Andrew Birden. The new reading program runs during the same time […]

Photo of the University of Fort Kent sign

4 months ago

UMFK students named to the spring dean’s list

FORT KENT, Maine – The University of Maine at Fort Kent is proud to announce the dean’s list for the spring 2024 semester. This includes full-time and part-time students. “Congratulations to the students who have made the UMFK dean’s & academic recognition lists,” said UMFK President Deb Hedeen. “The dean’s list includes full-time students who […]

4 months ago

Grand Isle holds its first Independence Day parade

The evening parade also included the fire truck and ambulance from Madawaska.

4 months ago

St. John area From our Files – Week of July 3, 2024

10 Years Ago — July 2, 2014
New connection will bridge two nations — The new international bridge in Fort Kent now commands the view across the St. John River.

4 months ago

St. John Valley weather, July 3-9, 2024

A cold front will cross the Valley Independence Day with a chance of showers and isolated afternoon thunderstorms as it moves to the Downeast coast region and stalls out.

4 months ago

The County Crossword July 3, 2024

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.