4 months ago

Weight restriction to be lifted on Aroostook international bridge next month

The Maine Department of Transportation expects to lift the weight restriction in August but a specific date and time had not been set as of July 1.

4 months ago

Eagle Lake wants to stop pesticide use near public wells

Eagle Lake Water & Sewer District Superintendent Gerald Raymond said this is a preventative measure to ensure that pesticides do not enter the groundwater.

4 months ago

UMaine Extension offering free cooking and nutrition class series for Aroostook County residents in July

University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program will offer a free, multi-session nutrition education program to pregnant moms, parents, guardians and young adults in Aroostook County in July. The program will be offered three times. The first multi-session series began from 10-11 a.m. starting June 26 and continues weekly through the […]

4 months ago

New owner, town officials save Fort Kent bookstore from closure

Jamie Pelletier, who worked at the store for about two years, bought the business with a $50,000 loan from the Fort Kent Revolving Loan Fund.

4 months ago

Fort Kent Community High School/Valley Rivers Middle School issues honor roll

FORT KENT, Maine — Fort Kent Community High School and Valley Rivers Middle School recently released the honor roll for the second semester of the 2023-24 school year. This honor roll is determined as follows: Academic Honors: Learners need to meet proficiency (3) in course standards. Habits of Work (HOW) Honors: Learners need to be […]

4 months ago

Proposed changes to state fishing rules affect some Aroostook waters

The public will be able to weigh in on proposed changes to fishing rules for some of Maine’s lakes and ponds during a hearing in July.

4 months ago

St. John Valley area From our Files – Week of June 26, 2024

50 Years Ago — June 26, 1974
Musical note – Elementary students of Fort Kent dined to the organ music of the director of music for SAD 27, Joel Morneault.

4 months ago

Midsommar carries on community traditions in New Sweden

For the first time in several years, Midsommar began with sunshine instead of rain showers. The weather was fitting for the holiday, which originated in Sweden as a celebration of the summer solstice.