St. John Valley

Upcoming Special Olympics Aroostook events

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Special Olympics Aroostook is proud to announce its annual Basketball Day, taking place on Wednesday, Jan. 28, at the Presque Isle Community Center. This highly anticipated event brings together athletes, coaches, volunteers and supporters from across Aroostook County for a full day of skill-building, teamwork and fun. Basketball Day gives athletes the […]

Tempus fugit

Déja 2026. On dirais que l’temps passe trop vite. Mon oncle Jean, qui est mort juste a s’bord icitte de 100 ans, disais que, quand tu avais 20 ans la vie allais a 20 milles a l’heure; a 30 ans, 30 miles a l’heure; etc.

The best of best friends

I spotted her once again sitting in a tattered, old-fashioned lawn chair. She sat just about 20 feet away from a food truck, her eyes closed as she waved an abandoned paper plate back and forth in front of her face. 

Art auction to return to benefit library

After a successful inaugural launch in 2025, the Cabin Fever Silent Art Auction will return to the Fort Kent Public Library with a special collection of locally selected art pieces. 

PAWS Pet of the Week – Johnny

PAWS of Fort Kent presents Johnny, a sleek, charming and handsome 2-year-old black cat with a dashing white patch on his chest, like he’s always dressed for a night out.