St. John Valley
5 months ago
A major Presque Isle road project is expected to start this year
The biggest ticket item outlined in the plan is $84.2 million for construction starting this year of 5.83 miles of the new bypass in Presque Isle.
5 months ago
Madawaska officials discuss budget cuts
The total capital purchases and reserves budget, as presented to the board on Monday, was $1.38 million.
5 months ago
Clavette elected Maine Insurance Agents Association chair
The Maine Insurance Agents Association recently elected Peter Clavette, CIC of Madawaska as chair of the board. Clavette is a partner and senior vice president with United Insurance and manages United Insurance’s offices in Madawaska and Van Buren. His responsibilities include the management and training of agency staff in all aspects of customer service, insurance […]
5 months ago
St. John Valley weather, April 23-29, 2025
Friday, high pressure builds across the area with partly sunny skies. Another low pressure system approaches from the west.
5 months ago
Philadelphia students are helping Van Buren create a business incubator
The building renovation designs would have cost the town between $75,000 and $100,000.
5 months ago
UMFK Blake Library Gallery to feature artwork by well-known artist Gert Thibodeau
FORT KENT, Maine – The University of Maine at Fort Kent’s Blake Library Gallery is featuring “Couleur de la Vallée,” an exhibit of artwork by local artist Gert Thibodeau through the month of May. Couleur de la Vallée showcases paintings where the artist explores a new style of figurative art. Thibodeau said this new way […]
5 months ago
Acadian Archives and Rivertown Community Arts Center to host events by poet Jeri Theriault
FORT KENT, Maine – The Acadian Archives, located on the University of Maine at Fort Kent campus, and Rivertown Community Arts Center are pleased to announce collaborative efforts to host events by poet Jeri Theriault. On Friday, May 2 at 7 p.m., Rivertown will host readings by Jeri Theriault from her poetry book “Self-Portrait as […]
5 months ago
Heavy winds in Aroostook brought down lines and caused fires
Heavy Easter Sunday winds resulted in more than 10,000 power outages throughout the state.
5 months ago
Van Buren approves up to $45,000 for plow truck repairs
A mechanic discovered a fuel tank leak and a sensor issue that cost roughly $9,000 to repair.
