St. John Valley

2 months ago

The County Crossword for September 2, 2026

You can complete this crossword puzzle online.  Just click on the box you want to fill in and begin typing the word you think is the answer to the clue.

2 months ago

Madawaska suspends town manager and looks to fire him over Summerfest funding

MADAWASKA, Maine — Madawaska officials voted to begin the process of removing Town Manager David Daigle during an emergency meeting called earlier this week.  The primary reason is related to Daigle’s handling of funding for the town’s recent “NoMa Summerfest” event. The board, in a lengthy resolution read by Chairperson Renee Deschaine during the Thursday […]

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Fort Kent Community High School Class of 1961 surpasses goal to endow UMFK scholarship

FORT KENT, Maine – The Fort Kent Community High School Class of 1961 celebrated its 65th reunion July 31 by surpassing an ambitious fundraising goal to endow a University of Maine at Fort Kent scholarship honoring their late classmate, Dr. Nelson Madore. The class raised $7,093 through its Legacy65 campaign, exceeding its $5,000 goal by […]

2 months ago

PAWS Pet of the Week – Ivy

Looking for a girl with a sweet personality, an even bigger heart, and just a little extra to love? Meet Ivy, a beautiful 6-year-old black cat who is ready to find her forever home.

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You are not alone in your grief, register today for a grief support group

Have you lost a loved one and are looking for free grief-support? Northern Light Home Care & Hospice is offering two, six-week grief support groups: one in Presque Isle and one in Fort Kent. When someone we love dies, it can feel overwhelming. You may feel alone and that no one understands what you are […]

2 months ago

Maine libraries launch Library Passport Contest

By Jon Knepp, Maine Library Association vice president Maine’s 257 public libraries along with its academic, school and special libraries open doors for every Mainer to free print and digital collections, libraries of things containing everything from apple slicers to xylophones and inspire creativity, inspiration and lifelong learning. For these reasons and more every September […]

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Madawaska will hold special town meeting to reduce significant tax increase

MADAWASKA, Maine — Faced with a potentially significant tax increase this year, Madawaska officials are holding a special town meeting on Oct. 1 to see if voters will agree to lessen the burden with $300,000 from the town’s undesignated fund. Without this additional funding, the town could see an increase of over two mills this […]

2 months ago

How a Maine community came together to save its arts center

FORT KENT, Maine – When a Fort Kent arts center announced last month that it needed financial help to stay afloat, the town and surrounding communities stepped up to save it. The Rivertown Arts Center has been a popular fixture in the St. John Valley since opening in 2024. Just a week after it opened, […]