1 year ago
Group promotes art of quilting in northern Maine
Quilting is about more than making blankets, it’s an artform, according to members of a Fort Kent quilters guild hoping to help preserve the craft in northern Maine.
Stories by Jessica Potila
1 year ago
Madawaska woman honors her Native American ancestry
Gwen Nancy Deschaine uncovered a family secret when researching her ancestry.
1 year ago
Hot opening night for ‘Guys and Dolls’
FORT KENT, Maine — Opening night was a success when Valley Unified high school students tackled a nearly three-hour production of the Broadway hit musical “Guys and Dolls” on Thursday.
1 year ago
Cub Scouts jump ahead in the ranks
FORT KENT, Maine — Hard work and dedication paid off for some local Cub Scouts who moved up in the ranks this weekend. Cub Scout Pack 189 celebrated a Blue and Gold Ceremony Saturday to recognize the achievements of dozens of youngsters with their eyes on community service and self-betterment. Cubs who earned the rank […]
1 year ago
Madawaska students and other residents clean up their town
MADAWASKA, Maine — Nearly 170 people, including the student body of Madawaska Middle/High School, town employees and Beautification Committee members, gathered under a gloomy northern Maine sky Wednesday to brighten their town with a widespread cleaning effort. “We got rained out but up until then everyone was working hard and honestly the town has a […]
1 year ago
Works of local artist on display at chamber office
MADAWASKA, Maine — Folks visiting the St. John Valley Chamber of Commerce office in Madawaska may notice the workspace is brighter and more colorful lately.
2 years ago
Adam Bouchard named 2022 Aroostook County Deputy of the Year
FORT KENT, Maine — A sheriff’s deputy with a reputation for excellence and a passion to serve others has been named 2022 Deputy of the Year by the Aroostook County Sheriff’s Office.
2 years ago
Students to perform Broadway classic ‘Guys and Dolls’
FORT KENT, Maine — Those who have never had the opportunity to attend a Broadway show can have a taste of the experience when Valley Unified drama students perform “Guys and Dolls” at the beginning of June. The long-running musical debuted on Broadway in 1950 and was made into a movie starring Marlon Brando. The […]
2 years ago
Polar Dip brings in $12,000 for Aroostook Special Olympics
SINCLAIR, Maine — Dozens of dippers made a difference for Special Olympians when they raised $12,000 for the Aroostook County branch of the organization at a Polar Dip on Sunday. The 15th installment of the event took place at Long Lake Sporting Club. Fifty participants traveled from Aroostook County and beyond, with dippers coming from […]
2 years ago
Fort Kent wins first home baseball game of the season
FORT KENT, Maine — The Fort Kent Warrior boys were a hit during their first home baseball game of the season, with a 16-5 win against the Wisdom/Van Buren Pioneers on Wednesday, May 3. “We have a good returning core of players and some nice young talent,” Warriors coach Jason Nadeau said. Isaiah Martin led […]
