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Frenchville Fire Department undergoes cold water training

FRENCHVILLE, Maine — Jake Bernier, with the Frenchville Fire Department, tries on one of the department's cold water rescue suits during a training session on Monday evening.

Driving drunk, with police approval

I recently was pulled over for drunk driving. Well, not really.

Edmundston police identify pair arrested in drug trafficking case

Edmundston, New Brunswick, police have identified the two people arrested Tuesday following the search of a residence on the Canada Road that turned up a significant amount of methamphetamine, cocaine and marijuana.

Students, supporters send messages of nonviolence and hope

The sixth grade students from Fort Kent Elementary School joined members of the high school’s civil rights team and other volunteers for this year’s Chalk It Up, Fort Kent! Event on Friday.

Remains of WWII vet buried 74 years later in Caribou

More than 100 people gathered Monday for the long overdue funeral service for World War II Pvt. Alberic Blanchette, whose remains were returned home to Caribou 74 years after he was killed in battle on a remote Pacific island.

Shrink at least 4 national monuments and modify a half-dozen others, Zinke tells Trump

Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke has recommended that President Donald Trump modify 10 national monuments created by his immediate predecessors, including shrinking the boundaries of at least four western sites, according to a copy of the report obtained by The Washington Post.

Scarecrow Festival and Homecoming brings community together

Area residents were among the winners when the Greater Fort Kent Area Chamber of Commerce and the University of Maine at Fort Kent teamed up once again to celebrate autumn and welcome students back to campus

Blizzard wins season opener

The Edmundston Blizzard enjoyed a historic night Friday, September 15, 2017, as they won their first game of the regular season of the Maritime Junior A Hockey League, beating the Woodstock Slammers 5-4.

Two Northern Maine Community College faculty members obtain Doctorate degrees

Two English and Communications instructors at Northern Maine Community College are the most recent to achieve educational excellence by earning their doctorate degrees.

Siruno Stroke Prevention Program offers new look

Cary Medical Center has announced the launch of a new initiative to reduce the number of strokes in the hospital’s service area.

Washburn man dies in UTV crash

A 68-year-old Washburn man was found dead Saturday morning following a utility-terrain-vehicle crash.

Medical marijuana dispensary in Caribou packed for grand opening

Cars quickly flooded the small Safe Alternatives driveway for its Sept. 9 grand opening.

UMFK named to top North Region Colleges U.S. News and World Report’s 2018 rankings

The University of Maine at Fort Kent has been named among the top tier of all north region colleges for the seventh consecutive year, according to the U.S. News and World Report 2018 rankings.

Census data confirm that Maine continues to lag in its economic recovery

New data from the US Census Bureau confirm that Maine continues to lag behind the rest of the country in its economic recovery.

Governor LePage directs flags to half-staff Monday in memory of Alberic Blanchette

Governor Paul R. LePage has directed that all United States and State of Maine flags be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Monday, September 18 in memory of U.S. Marine Corps Private Alberic Blanchette.

MTI releases guidelines for innovators seeking to stimulate Maine economy

The Maine Technology Institute (MTI) is requesting project proposals from Maine organizations, or organizations looking to locate in Maine,

Collins, King announce $526K Economic Development Grant to support forestry

U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced today that the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a $526,000 Economic Adjustment Assistance Program grant to the Northern Forest Center.

School board to consider progressive new learning model

Members of the local school district board will soon vote on whether to implement a progressive new learning model at Fort Kent Elementary School.

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