St. John Valley

5 months ago

PAWS Pet of the Week – Felix

Felix has adorable markings and the fluffiest tail. He’s about 1 1/2 years old and loves to be around people.

5 months ago

AMHC highlights Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and Aroostook Mental Health Services, Inc. (AMHC) has joined Mental Health America in highlighting its “Where to Start: Mental Health in a Changing World” campaign. 

5 months ago

Graves martial arts students garner awards

Students from the Presque Isle, Mars Hill and Caribou branches of the Graves Institute of Self Defense traveled to Bucksport recently to attend Tracy’s annual spring karate and Ju-Jitsu tournament. 

The words Family Discoverer to the right of a headshot of the writer
5 months ago

Mathematical ancestry

By Nancy Battick Peter Rowlett, a mathematics columnist for the magazine New Scientist, recently wrote a column of interest to genealogists. He’d discovered that one of King Henry VIII’s Masters of the Mint was a man named Ralph Rowlett.  Peter wondered if he could be related to or descended from Ralph.  Genealogists would tackle this […]

5 months ago

Valley chamber hires new director

The St. John Valley Chamber of Commerce has announced the appointment of Jessica Blalock as its new executive director.  Blalock brings with her a wealth of experience and a passionate vision for the growth and prosperity of the region. In her new role, Blalock will spearhead initiatives aimed at fostering local business economic growth and […]