St. John Valley

6 days ago

Police arrest Aroostook man who allegedly threatened people with a hammer

Madawaska police have arrested a man who was reported to be threatening his neighbors with a hammer. Jacob Brewer, 46, of Madawaska was arrested Tuesday night on charges of criminal threatening, disorderly conduct and refusing to submit to arrest, Police Chief Jamie Pelletier said in a release. Police were called to 11th Avenue the night […]

6 days ago

Cousin marriages

The idea of cousins marrying each other triggers the “ick” factor in many people or a rehashing of redneck jokes involving bride hunting at family reunions.

6 days ago

Community action group chooses new board

Community Action in Aroostook, Washington and Hancock Counties has reached a defining milestone in the development of a unified, regional community action agency serving northern and Downeast Maine with the formal election of a new 30-member, three-county board of directors.

6 days ago

Acadian Day ceremony is Sunday

On Sunday, June 28, residents of the St. John Valley will gather to celebrate Maine Acadian Day, in honor of the first families who began the French settlement in 1785 in what then was known as the Madawaska Territory.