Stories by Contributed

6 months ago

Special Presque Isle election

I hope everyone in Presque Isle knows about the special City Council election next Tuesday, March 18, at the Sargent Community Center.

6 months ago

The County Crossword for March 12, 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.

6 months ago

Old-style reporter|

En anglais cette fois. I worked on a small weekly from around 1977 to 1985, more or less, before coming to the St. John Valley Times. There I made a lot of friends.

6 months ago

Immigration then and now

Immigration is a hot-button issue, one where people hold strong opinions one way or the other. It may surprise you to learn it’s always been controversial. 

6 months ago

Dog safety for kids

2025 has started out great. In the months of January and February, we saw many dogs and cats find loving, warm homes to call their own. 

6 months ago

PAWS Pet of the Week –

PAWS of Fort Kent presents the adorable and quirky Cookie, a 2-year-old tuxedo cat. She is friendly and confident, and will jump into your lap, demand petting and give you a headbutt.

6 months ago

HBMI’s Crofton-Macdonald elected as president of Wabanaki Alliance

HOULTON, Maine – The Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians and the Wabanaki Alliance now have an even stronger bond following the election of Osihkiyol “Zeke” Crofton-Macdonald as its new president. Crofton-Macdonald joined HBMI in 2022 as its first Tribal Ambassador and has worked diligently to educate and foster relationships with many organizations across the state. […]