he after school French Club students out of Madawaska, taught by Aline Dupont, received their certificates for the 2022-2023 school year at the Fort Kent Elementary School recently. From left are Paisley Devoe, Regan Meyers, Etta Jandreau, Saoirese Meyers, Mali Samuels, and Cash Jandreau.
Hundreds came out for Van Buren’s first-ever “Christmas in July” festival, which featured live music, food, a craft fair and activities like cornhole, bounce houses and boat rides.
Sometimes encouraging that two cats be adopted together is worth the wait. Many who follow PAWS will remember Elliot (bottom).
The Fort Kent Knights of Columbus have announced the winner of their ongoing lotto fundraiser for the previous week.
25 Years Ago — July 22, 1998
Mother of the year — Mrs. Azilda Leonard of Grand Isle, Maine was selected as the Mother of the Year, by the ladies of St. Anne in St. Gerard’s Parish. Mrs. Leonard has three children, nine grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
The University of Maine at Fort Kent will host its 14th annual Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Dinner and Ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 23 in the University’s Sports Center during the University’s Homecoming Weekend.
Wardens found a man from Virginia early Thursday morning after he got lost in the woods in New Sweden the night before.
The session, entitled “Paint with Father Alex,” is open for any interested child, from kindergarteners to 12th graders, but any child in kindergarten, first, or second grade must be accompanied by a guardian. The cost is $10 per canvas to pay for supplies.
High pressure remains across the Valley today with mostly sunny skies and mild conditions.
