St. John Valley
8 months ago
Maine’s first mobile biolab begins tour of rural schools in Fort Kent
Fort Kent middle schoolers are the state’s first students to learn at the newly unveiled Maine Mobile Biolab, a 50-foot, 10-ton mobile lab built on an RV chassis equipped with cutting edge science tools.
8 months ago
UMFK basketball heading to USCAA National Tournament
The University of Maine at Fort Kent men’s and women’s basketball teams have qualified to compete in the USCAA National Tournament for the first time since the 2019-20 season.
8 months ago
Madawaska police recognize life-saving actions of four people who responded to house fire
Madawaska Police Chief Jamie Pelletier recognized the heroic efforts of four individuals who helped save a woman’s life during a fire last month.
8 months ago
UMFK Alumni Association Board is accepting nominations for ‘Outstanding Alumni’ award
The deadline for submission is Friday, March 29. The recipient of the award will be honored during the University’s annual Homecoming weekend to be held in September.
8 months ago
UMFK to host its annual ‘Sucrerie’ on March 27
The University of Maine at Fort Kent will host its annual “Sucrerie” on Wednesday, March 27 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Nowland Hall.
8 months ago
Family opens coffee delivery business in Madawaska
Jason, Amy, and their son Benjamin Baldock are living in Madawaska and running Gotta Coffee – an artisanal coffee delivery business.
8 months ago
Climate shifts are changing Maine’s maple syrup industry
Maple is big business in Maine, which is the third largest syrup producer in the nation.
8 months ago
St. John Valley area From our Files – Week of March 6, 2024
50 Years Ago — March 6, 1974
Zayre honors senior citizens – Zayre of Madawaska held a Senior Citizens Day for February in their store. A beautiful Valentine cake was made by a store employee, Mrs. Norma Michaud.
8 months ago
PAWS Pet of the Week – Mischief
Mischief never met a person he didn’t like. He is very talkative, too; he initiates many conversations and greets people.
