St. John Valley

The words "Mainely Outdoors" shown in the upper-left shown over a photo of a river with trees along the banks and a bird swimming in the river.
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The great ice fishing bait debate

Some ice fishermen walk into a bait shop, plunk down their bucket and their money and then happily head for the lake with whatever size, shape and species of bait fish the owner has dipped out

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The hope chest

Within my mother’s cedar chest are many treasures: baby shoes from both of her children, colored pictures that run outside the lines, a silk blanket from Japan, old photos of my parents when their love was powerful and sweet at the same time

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Music in your history

When we’re writing our family history we focus on dates, vital records and names of family members. But there’s more to add to complete the picture of a family’s life. 

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NorState offers $8K in scholarships

NorState Federal Credit Union is now accepting applications for eight $1,000 scholarships to be awarded to graduating high school seniors throughout Aroostook and northern Penobscot counties.