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(Morgan Mitchell | St. John Valley Times) This CAT simulator was procured as part of a new heavy equipment construction operation program at the St. John Valley Technology Center. (Morgan Mitchell | St. John Valley Times) St. John Valley Technology Center boasts new simulator equipment October 9, 2020 The St. John Valley Technology Center rolled out some new programs this year thanks to the acquisition of new state-of-the-art training equipment for forestry and construction. News Browse News 2 days ago Valley Unified project still possible as partners return to Think Tank The three St. John Valley school administrative units comprising Valley Unified Regional Service Center will return to a Think Tank process to try and resolve their differences before abandoning the project. 2 days ago Marijuana pits conservatives against business advocates in The County In a county that has experienced population decline, loss of business and brain drain, many see recreational marijuana as a potential avenue for economic growth. Yet, in this conservative and rural section of Maine, others spot a risk to the Aroostook County way of life. 2 days ago Two fires hours apart near same potato house bring fire marshal to scene The state fire marshal will investigate a Wednesday afternoon fire at a storage garage near Ed Pelletier and Sons in Frenchville, which was the second fire near the business on the same day. 3 days ago Madawaska board designates new snowmobile trail access point, upsetting some residents The Madawaska Board of Selectmen voted at its Oct. 6 meeting to approve a new snowmobile access point in town that would allow snowmobilers to enter part of Main Street. 4 days ago Parade supporting President Donald Trump rolls through Fort Kent A vehicle procession celebrating President Donald Trump and Aroostook County Republicans seeking office in November rolled through Fort Kent on Saturday. 4 days ago 10-game limit on fall sports prevents schools from organizing regional ‘playoffs’ One of the topics of discussion among the 33 athletic directors at Thursday’s Penobscot Valley Conference meetings was the possibility of having playoff games involving schools in close proximity to each other following their 10-game regular season schedule for soccer and field hockey teams. Police & Fire Browse Police & Fire 2 days ago Two fires hours apart near same potato house bring fire marshal to scene The state fire marshal will investigate a Wednesday afternoon fire at a storage garage near Ed Pelletier and Sons in Frenchville, which was the second fire near the business on the same day. 3 days ago Utility truck catches fire after striking power line in Frenchville Frenchville firefighters extinguished a burning utility truck after it made contact with a power line on Wednesday morning at Ed Pelletier and Sons potato house on Frenchville Road. 2 weeks ago Fire destroys Wallagrass home A Wallagrass home was destroyed by fire on Tuesday afternoon. 2 weeks ago Troop F Report, Sept. 7-13, 2020 The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of Sept. 7-13, including the following. 2 weeks ago Troop F Report, Sept. 14-20, 2020 The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of Sept. 14-20, including the following. 2 weeks ago Troop F Report, Aug. 24-30, 2020 The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of Aug. 24-30, including the following. State, National and World News Browse State, National and World News 6 days ago Canada to allow border crossing for students, couples Canada announced a further relaxation of limits allowing Americans to cross the border, though it continues to remain closed for non-essential travel. 3 weeks ago USDA offers more aid to County farmers as drought enters week 12 Farmers in Aroostook and Penobscot counties can now benefit from multiple USDA Farm Service Agency programs to help bring some relief from the prolonged drought. 2 months ago USDA and Maine CDC team up to distribute rabies vaccines in the wild Oral rabies vaccine baits will be distributed in northeastern Maine beginning on or about Aug. 3 through Aug. 7 as part of ongoing, cooperative rabies control efforts aimed at reducing the spread of raccoon rabies in Maine. 2 months ago Moving untreated firewood can spread pests, say forestry officials The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) is reminding the public about the risk of spreading tree-killing invasive species while moving firewood. New infestations of invasive pests or diseases pose a serious threat to Maine’s landscapes, trees, agriculture, forests, wildlife and the environment. Living Browse Living 4 days ago Crossword Puzzle Oct. 7, 2020 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. 4 days ago Grand Isle parish plans rosary rally St. Gerard-Mt. Carmel Church in Grand Isle will host an outdoor Rosary Rally at 12 noon on Saturday Oct. 10, in the church parking lot. 4 days ago Valley Girls comic – Week of October 5, 2020 In denial, autumn style 4 days ago From our Files – Week of October 5, 2020 50 Years Ago -- Oct. 8, 1970 Curfew law -- The curfew ordinance in Madawaska, forbidding youngsters under 16 to be on the streets after 9:30 p.m., will be enforced in the future. Police Chief Lou Daigle said complaints have been received recently of congestion on streets and thus the reason for closer supervision. 4 days ago Northern Forest Canoe Trail raffling off 20th anniversary Wenonah canoe The Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) is raffling off a special 20th anniversary Wenonah Adirondack tandem canoe. 5 days ago American Legion to host drive-thru lunch fundraiser in Madawaska The American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 147 will hold a “drive-thru lunch” to raise money for the Boots on the Ground project from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Legion Post 147 on Main Street. Opinion Browse Opinion 4 days ago Bolstering critical health services in rural Maine All Mainers deserve the same access to health care regardless of where you live. However, those of us who live in rural Maine know that this isn’t always the reality, which is why the rural hospitals, health clinics and emergency services we do have are so important. 4 days ago Bipartisan conservation delivers real results Last month, the president signed into law a truly historic bill that attracted broad, bipartisan support in Congress. If you find yourself asking, what in the world could bring elected officials from both parties together during a presidential election year when Republicans and Democrats are, as the evening news is happy to point out, far apart on about every issue, you’re not alone. 4 days ago Patois: Letter A, final part As many of you know, in the several parts of the country, francophones were not t...