St. John Valley

1 month ago

Search engines aren’t created equal

Search engines and the search feature on genealogical websites are invaluable to genealogists. The problem is that no two are exactly alike. 

1 month ago

St. John Valley chamber hires new director

The Board of Directors of the St. John Valley Chamber of Commerce have announced that Christina Ouellette of Madawaska has accepted the position of executive director, officially beginning her role on June 29. 

1 month ago

PAWS Pet of the Week – Cody

PAWS of Fort Kent presents Cody, a tiny tuxedo gentleman. At just 3 months old he is already neutered and ready to find his forever home.

1 month ago

Aroostook immersion tour will bring Acadian history to life

An Aroostook teacher will bring Acadian culture to life with a weeklong immersion experience next month. “Living Acadia” (or “Acadie Vivante”) workshop will draw educators from across Maine to northern Maine’s St. John Valley, culminating in a public daylong reenactment of early Acadian life on June 27. It’s the first large-scale immersion event of its […]

1 month ago

Set our own oil prices

To the editor: Dominic Pappalardo, chief multi-asset strategist at Morningstar Wealth, told ABC News that the U.S. is a net exporter of petroleum, meaning the country produces more oil than it consumes. But since oil prices are set on a global market, U.S. prices move in response to swings in worldwide supply and demand. Unfortunately, […]

1 month ago

Supporting Garrett Mason

To the editor: In Aroostook County, we know what it means to be overlooked by decision-makers far away. We know the importance of self-reliance, hard work, and leaders who understand rural Maine instead of talking down to it.  As a retired potato farmer, I have seen firsthand how state policies affect local communities, from roads […]