The top news stories of 2023 in the St. John Valley for the first half of the year
This article compiled by Chris Bouchard highlights some of the key events in the region.
This article compiled by Chris Bouchard highlights some of the key events in the region.
It’s as though 2023 was the year people in Aroostook County took a look at the vacant storefronts and aging infrastructure on the main streets of their cities and towns and said “we need to fix this.”
The Fort Kent Outdoor Center, a popular cross-country skiing site, reported on social media Wednesday that the rain damaged its trails to the point skiing isn’t possible, and urged people to do their best “snow dance.”
Despite the unseasonable weather, organizers of the upcoming Long Lake Ice Fishing Derby and Can-Am Crown International Sled Dog Races are confident that the events will go on as planned.
10 Years Ago — Dec. 18, 2013
Storm delivers white Christmas — The National Weather Service reported 10-15 inches of snow across St. John Valley towns through Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013, and overnight into Monday.
The Fort Kent Knights of Columbus have announced the winner of their ongoing lotto fundraiser for the previous week.
To the editor:
I don’t know how many times the Democrats have said if Trump is elected again that will be the end of democracy in America. They never explain their reasoning.
This long, lean and handsome kitty was a stray. His green eyes demand your attention as do his unique markings. Brownie has many features of an Abyssinian, with the muscular build and wild look almost as if he just wandered in from the jungle.
The Fort Kent Knights of Columbus have announced the winner of their ongoing lotto fundraiser for the previous week.