21 hours ago
The County Crossword for Jan. 1, 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.
St. John Valley
2 days ago
Several major projects coming to the St. John Valley in 2025
MADAWASKA, Maine – The St. John Valley region has no shortage of major developments coming in the year ahead, including a multi-million dollar road repair project, new public safety facilities, and new businesses. In Madawaska, Town Manager David Daigle said the next phase of urban development for the midtown shopping plaza is well underway. Fish […]
3 days ago
Northern lights could be visible in Maine this New Year’s Eve
The sun expelled two bursts of plasma that are hurtling toward Earth and are expected to arrive early this week, according NOAA.
3 days ago
St. John Valley region schools get two new principals
FORT KENT, Maine – Fort Kent Elementary School and Wisdom Middle/High School now have new principals, according to Superintendent Benjamin Sirois. Kevin Anderson, who has been an educator at MSAD 27 in Fort Kent since 2007 and who most recently worked as the Dean of Students, transferred to become Fort Kent Elementary School’s principal earlier […]
4 days ago
St. John Valley Year in Review, Part 2
These were the top stories in the second half of 2024: July The Eagle Lake Water & Sewer District petitioned the state to prohibit the use of pesticides within 500 feet of two wells that supply the town’s drinking water. Eagle Lake Water & Sewer District Superintendent Gerald Raymond said this is a preventative measure […]
7 days ago
Husson University Online celebrates term 4 academic award recipients
BANGOR, Maine — Husson University Online is pleased to celebrate the academic achievements of students recently named to the president’s and dean’s lists for term 4 of the 2023-24 academic year for respective grade point averages of 3.8 to 4.0 and 3.6 to 3.79. Courses for full-time online undergraduate students are offered over the course […]
7 days ago
Fort Kent Public Library hosts Cabin Fever Art Auction
FORT KENT, Maine – The Fort Kent Public Library is holding an auction for a special collection of locally selected art pieces. The art, which includes paintings, photographs, quilts and other mediums, will be on display at the library through January, with the silent auction occurring on Friday, January 17 at 5:30. Les Amis de […]
7 days ago
Houlton area news Year in Review: Part 1
From the huge crowds attracted by the total solar eclipse, to a Maine supreme court ruling on a decades-old manslaughter case, it was an eventful year.
7 days ago
St. John Valley area From our Files – Week of December 25, 2024
25 Years Ago — December 29, 1999
Guerrette named citizens of the month – Mike and Cecilia Guerrette have been named December’s Citizens of the Month. Mike and Cecilia have been actively involved in numerous volunteer projects in the area in the past years.
1 week ago
The County Crossword for Dec. 25, 2024
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