MADAWASKA, Maine – The St. John Valley region has no shortage of major developments coming in the year ahead, including a multi-million dollar road repair project, new public safety facilities, and new businesses. In Madawaska, Town Manager David Daigle said the next phase of urban development for the midtown shopping plaza is well underway. Fish […]
FORT KENT, Maine – Fort Kent Elementary School and Wisdom Middle/High School now have new principals, according to Superintendent Benjamin Sirois. Kevin Anderson, who has been an educator at MSAD 27 in Fort Kent since 2007 and who most recently worked as the Dean of Students, transferred to become Fort Kent Elementary School’s principal earlier […]
These were the top stories in the second half of 2024: July The Eagle Lake Water & Sewer District petitioned the state to prohibit the use of pesticides within 500 feet of two wells that supply the town’s drinking water. Eagle Lake Water & Sewer District Superintendent Gerald Raymond said this is a preventative measure […]
Following is a look at the top stories of the year, beginning with the first six months.
Weather played a big role in outdoor sports in the valley, led by the cancellation of the Can Am International Sled Dog race.
Unseasonably warm weather last winter forced them to cancel the 2024 races, much to the disappointment of the 64 mushers from around the country and Canada who had signed up, not to mention the Fort Kent-area businesses that are supported by racers and fans.
The town office will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. from Monday through Thursday starting Dec. 30.
Christopher Michaud, in his letter, said he felt encouraged by the progress made by the town government in the past couple years.
The CDC will reopen the rulemaking process, according to a press release from U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, one of several senators in states bordering Canada who oppose the new regulations.
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