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7 months ago

St. John Valley weather, Feb. 5-11, 2025

Snowfall is expected to overspread the Valley Thursday afternoon and continue overnight into early Friday with around 2-5 inches possible for most communities across the Crown.

7 months ago

Gardiner achieves personal fitness trainer certification

HOULTON, Maine – The Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians has a new certified personal trainer on its staff following the promotion of Maya Gardiner. Gardiner joined HBMI in 2023 as the Maliseet Fitness Center attendant, assisting Tribal Citizens and HBMI staff with the use of the facilities, which include a variety of exercise bicycles, treadmills, […]

7 months ago

Houlton/Canadian Border KOA Journey earns 2024 KOA ICON Award 

Kampgrounds of America, Inc., the largest system of privately owned campgrounds in the world, is proud to announce that Houlton/Canadian Border KOA Journey has been recognized with the prestigious KOA ICON Award. This recognition highlights campgrounds that demonstrate exceptional operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and a commitment to the KOA brand. The KOA ICON Award is […]

7 months ago

Apology to the greatest generation

To the editor:
Jan. 27 was the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. At 3 p.m. that afternoon in 1945, Soviet army scouts entered the remnant of an extermination camp, Auschwitz One, the main camp.

7 months ago

The chaos caused when words sound alike

Words that sound alike are called homophones. For teachers of English as a second language, this is often an irksome, necessary and, at times, amusing exercise.

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7 months ago

Easton boys win at Washburn

WASHBURN, Maine – The Easton High School boys won at Washburn District High School 52-42 on February 4. Washburn  6  24  34  42 Easton  6  25  38  52 Washburn: Cunningham 0-0-0, Curtis 4-0-14, Espling 0-0-0, Sines 1-3-5, Plourde 2-1-17, Worsley 0-0-0, Allen 1-0-2, Silver 1-2-4, DuMont Easton: Cochran 2-0-7, Bugbee 1-0-2, Ellis 0-0-0, King 0-0-0, […]

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7 months ago

Washburn girls win vs. Easton

WASHBURN, Maine – The Washburn District High School girls earned a 42-36 home victory over Easton High School on February 4. Washburn 20 32 37 42 Easton 6 15 20 36 Washburn: M. Johnston 18, I. Allen 3, H. Campbell 3, L. Curtis 18 Easton: O. Hopkins 5, M. McGlinn 4, C. Lento 4, A. […]

7 months ago

The County Crossword for Feb. 5, 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.