1 week ago
Van Buren residents approve new ambulance, dog control ordinance
“We’re not going with a Cadillac,” he said. “We’re going with an ambulance that will serve the needs of the ambulance service.”
St. John Valley
1 week ago
Fourteen inducted into nursing honor society at UMFK
FORT KENT, Maine – Twelve nursing students and two nurse leaders were inducted to the Sigma Theta Tau Omicron Xi at Large Chapter at a ceremony held at the University of Maine at Fort Kent in Nadeau Hall conference room on Oct. 25. Shannon Gauvin, president of the Omicron Xi at Large Chapter, offered a […]
2 weeks ago
Trying to get around Fort Kent? These graduate students can help with that.
Three graduate classes from Clemson and Georgetown Universities are working with the town of Fort Kent on a wayfinding project that will highlight everything the northern Aroostook town has to offer.
2 weeks ago
3 seriously injured in head-on collision in Aroostook
Poor driving conditions and snow-covered roads likely contributed to a head-on collision Sunday, according to police.
2 weeks ago
The County Crossword for December 3, 2025
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 weeks ago
One free year membership to Antique Automobile Club for military veterans
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine – If you are a US military veteran and love old cars, the Antique Automobile Club of America has a great deal for you! A free year’s membership. The Antique Automobile Club of America is America’s premiere resource for the collectible vehicle community. Since 1935, AACA has had one goal: the preservation […]
2 weeks ago
Saint John Valley Weather for December 3-9, 2025
Wednesday – Friday Low pressure that brought snow to the region yesterday will track east south of Nova Scotia today. Partly cloudy to partly sunny skies build across the Valley today with mostly dry conditions expected. Tonight, mostly cloudy skies overspread the SJV as an Arctic cold front approaches bringing increasing chances of snow showers […]
2 weeks ago
Van Buren holds 7th annual ‘Christmas Town’ celebration
Judges picked County Electric for the best large float, and American Legion Post 49 for the best small float, while the Gateway Snowmobile Club received the Town Manager’s Choice award.
2 weeks ago
Celebrating family caregivers
To the editor:
November is Maine Family Caregivers Month — a time to recognize the thousands of Mainers who provide unpaid care to loved ones.
2 weeks ago
There really were poor farms
Poor farms or town farms were rural New England’s way of caring for indigent people before today’s welfare and Social Security were created.
