St. John Valley

2 months ago

St. John Valley weather, Sept. 2-8, 2026

By Joseph E. Becker, Special to The County Wednesday–Friday The Saint John Valley begins Wednesday with generally pleasant early-September weather before conditions turn considerably wetter. High pressure moving into the Canadian Maritimes will maintain dry conditions through much of the day, with morning fog giving way to a mixture of sunshine and clouds. Meanwhile, low […]

2 months ago

Fort Kent-raised artist Birden to exhibit at UMFK’s Blake Library

FORT KENT, Maine – The Blake Library Gallery at the University of Maine at Fort Kent will present “A Patchwork of Ideas,” an exhibition of work by artist Joshua Birden, through Oct. 9. The exhibit is free and open to the public. Birden grew up in Fort Kent and attended UMFK before earning a bachelor […]

3 months ago

Owner of 20 Maine nursing homes selling to California healthcare group

Exclusive to the Bangor Daily News and The County The owner of 20 Maine nursing homes and assisted living centers is in the process of selling its facilities to an out-of-state healthcare group. First Atlantic Healthcare, which owns or manages nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care and assisted living facilities from Caribou to Saco, is in the […]

3 months ago

The County Crossword for August 26, 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.