Faith

2 years ago

Madawaska to celebrate Acadian Day

On Sunday, June 30 residents of the St. John Valley will gather to celebrate Maine Acadian Day, in honor of the first families who began the settlement in 1785 of what then was known as the Madawaska Territory.

2 years ago

Fort Kent Ladies of St. Anne announce scholarship recipients

FORT KENT, Maine — The Fort Kent Ladies of St. Anne are pleased to announce the successful recipients of their two $500 scholarships for the academic year 2024. These scholarships are in support of the children and grandchildren of its membership. Scholarship recipients are also selected based on their academic achievements, community service and other […]

2 years ago

Plourde is FK Mother of Year

The Fort Kent Ladies of St. Anne held their annual Mother of the Year celebration on May 21, honoring Christy Plourde. Plourde who has eight children, 17 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and two more on the way.  It was fitting to recognize an individual like Plourde, who embodies commitment and service, said Ladies of St. Anne […]

2 years ago

Volunteers work to end child hunger

On Wednesday mornings at 9 a.m. a group of men are busy filling backpacks with food. They are the Backpack for Kids (B4K) volunteers. 

2 years ago

Church offers senior meals

Congregants at the Houlton United Methodist Church cook and deliver a home-cooked gourmet meal every third Friday of the month to local seniors.

2 years ago

Ladies of St. Anne donate to CLC

The Fort Kent Ladies of St. Anne joined together recently to raise funds to aid in fulfilling their mission of helping families, their community and their church. 

2 years ago

Witnesses launch new campaign

Jehovah’s Witnesses are distributing a special edition of “The Watchtower” magazine with the theme “What Is God’s Kingdom?”