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FORT KENT, Maine -- June 16, 2022 -- Fort Kent is planning to install a dog park this summer, most likely at this site at Riverside Park. (Jessica Potila | St. John Valley Times)
FORT KENT, Maine -- June 16, 2022 -- Fort Kent is planning to install a dog park this summer, most likely at this site at Riverside Park. (Jessica Potila | St. John Valley Times)
After years of discussions, Fort Kent council approves dog park
June 17, 2022
The prospect of building a dog park in Fort Kent has bounced on and off town council agendas for years, but the park is expected to become a reality this summer. 
News Browse News
23 hours ago
Van Buren seeks federal funds to save region’s only grocery store
Without Saucier’s Shurfine, people around Van Buren have no other places where they can get fresh food.
1 week ago
After years of discussions, Fort Kent council approves dog park
The prospect of building a dog park in Fort Kent has bounced on and off town council agendas for years, but the park is expected to become a reality this summer. 
1 week ago
County projects receive American Rescue Plan Act funds
Fifteen municipalities and nonprofits from across The County will receive a total of $2,157,808 in American Rescue Plan Act funds to support infrastructure upgrades, environmental clean-ups and business expansions.
1 week ago
Van Buren votes largely in favor of incumbent officials
Tuesday’s election in Van Buren resulted in six incumbent officials being reinstated, with only two fresh faces joining the ranks. 
1 week ago
Madawaska elects school committee members, approves school budget
Two popular Madawaska-based photographers have won seats on the town’s board of selectmen and school committee in Tuesday’s election. 
1 week ago
Second-graders rock Trash to Treasure fashions in Fort Kent
Students in Miss Stacy Belanger’s Fort Kent Elementary School second-grade class received some star treatment.
Police/Crime/Courts Browse Police/Crime/Courts
14 hours ago
Fort Kent Criminal Docket – January 2022
The following cases were heard under the Aroostook Criminal Docket at the Fort Kent Courthouse during the month of January.
1 week ago
Maine State Police Troop F Report, May 16-22, 2022
The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of May 16-22, including the following.
1 week ago
Maine State Police Troop F Report, May 9-15, 2022
The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of May 9-15, including the following.
1 week ago
Maine State Police Troop F Report, April 25-May 1, 2022
The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of April 25-May 1, including the following.
1 week ago
Maine State Police Troop F Report, May 2-8, 2022
The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of May 2-8, including the following.
1 week ago
Police arrest man who allegedly stole pickup truck from Fort Kent parking lot
Fort Kent police arrested a St. Francis man they say stole a pickup truck from a Main Street parking lot in the town.
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7 months ago
Bernard to run for state Senate seat against Sen. Troy Jackson
A familiar face to Aroostook County residents has announced her candidacy for the Maine State Senate.
11 months ago
The government will officially break ground on Madawaska’s land port of entry in September
Construction crews will officially break ground on the new Madawaska land port of entry on Sept. 9 at an official, invite-only ceremony at the construction site on Main Street.
1 year ago
Jackson lauds Madawaska Lake resident confirmed to LUPC
The Maine Senate on April 22 unanimously confirmed the nomination of Leo Trudel of Madawaska Lake to serve on the Maine Land Use Planning Commission.
1 year ago
Labor shortage was a problem before the pandemic but some employers say it is worse now
Even though customers have flooded to the Madawaska Tastee-Freez since it opened earlier this month, owner Nick Guerrette often has to close the kitchen early. 
Living Browse Living
2 days ago
St. John Valley weather for June 22-28, 2022
A chance for some isolated shower activity to the SJV early Friday. Mostly clear to partly cloudy skies are expected Friday night into Saturday morning.
3 days ago
From our Files – Week of June 22, 2022
50 Years Ago -- June 22, 1972    Van Buren-St. Leonard bridge construction -- The reconstruction of the bridge resumed in May of 1972. The new bridge will be 10 feet higher in the center than the original and will be four feet higher on the ends.
3 days ago
Valley Girls comic – Week of June 22, 2022
Enjoy the flowers
3 days ago
K of C lotto winner, June 6-12, 2022
The Fort Kent Knights of Columbus have announced the winner of their ongoing lotto fundraiser for the previous week.
3 days ago
Fiddlehead Focus Crossword Puzzle for June 22, 2022
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.  
1 week ago
Agency on Aging offers online and in-person events in July
Staying well allows us to live better lives. Through group classes,  informational sessions and events, the Aroostook Agency on Aging staff and volunteers share  topics and techniques that are intended to help all people age well.
Opinion Browse Opinion
3 days ago
Valley Girls comic – Week of June 22, 2022
Enjoy the flowers
1 week ago
Let’s not make hedonism legal
To the editor: Paul Cyr's recent response to a lucid, candid and logical letter by Walter Crean on the abortion issue is that he finds no sense whatsoever in Mr. Crean’s logic. Included in Mr. Cyr's letter are such statements as prostitution and drug abuse should be legalized in America to curb unnecessary suffering and deaths. Really?
1 week ago
Don’t miss out on relief checks
To the editor: The Legislature has completed its work for the 2020-2022 term, and, while there is much to report, there is one item I want to be sure Aroostook County residents know about.
2 weeks ago
Giving hardworking families a break on energy costs
Part of the challenge with this energy crisis is that there is so much out of the state’s control.
2 weeks ago
A bit of exploration
I am fascinated with old structures such as houses, barns, and potato houses that stand weathered and perhaps beaten by time and vacancy.  
2 weeks ago
Foiled again
Do you sometimes feel like a knight on a hopeless quest in search of ancestors? I always try to be optimistic but there can be barriers almost impossible to scale. Let’s take a look at some of the most difficult challenges you may face.
Sports Browse Sports
1 week ago
Polar Dip funds help Special Olympics
The Knights of Columbus of Aroostook recently donated $10,000 to Special Olympics Aroostook following the annual Polar Dip, held May 1 at Long Lake Sporting Club in Sinclair.
1 week ago
Warrior boys fall to Mount View in playoffs
A tough loss to Mount View ended the Fort Kent Warrior boys’ hopes for a baseball championship this year.
1 week ago
Wisdom baseball eliminated in semifinals
Hopes of reaching the Class D North championship were not meant to be for the Wisdom baseball team.
2 weeks ago
Fort Kent baseball advances to semifinals with quarterfinal win over Central High School
The players were muddy, onlookers were soaking wet and all were on the edge of their seats as rain poured down Thursday in a Class C North quarterfinal baseball game between the Fort Kent Warriors and Central Red Devils.
2 weeks ago
Pioneers narrowly skirt past Southern Aroostook in quarterfinal
The top-ranked Wisdom Pioneer baseball team escaped with a 12-11 victory over No. 9 Southern Aroostook Thursday in a Class D North quarterfinal game.
2 weeks ago
Local squads fare well in opening round of playoffs
The preliminary round of the postseason featured a couple of upsets for teams statewide, but for the most part the higher seeds held true for Aroostook County squads.
Business Browse Business
1 week ago
NorState FCU opts to award eight scholarships instead of six
Every year, NorState Federal Credit Union sets out to award six $1,000 scholarships to  graduating high school seniors. After reading this year’s applications though, six didn’t seem like enough.
1 week ago
County projects receive American Rescue Plan Act funds
Fifteen municipalities and nonprofits from across The County will receive a total of $2,157,808 in American Rescue Plan Act funds to support infrastructure upgrades, environmental clean-ups and business expansions.
2 weeks ago
Business booming for Aroostook RV parks including state’s only town-owned facility
Business is booming at Aroostook County recreational vehicle parks, and most are having to expand to meet the demand, including the state’s only town-owned facility.
2 weeks ago
NMCC seeks applicants for mechanized logger training
Spaces remain available for Northern Maine Community College’s Mechanized Logging Operations summer 2022 cohort, scheduled to begin June 27 in the woods of Passadumkeag, approximately 20 miles northeast of Old Town. 
3 weeks ago
Helping bring music to Fort Kent
Wonderful Wednesdays sponsored by NorState FCU is bringing live music to Fort Kent! This first annual summer music series will be held every other Wednesday beginning June 22 from 6-8 p.m. at Riverside Park.
3 weeks ago
Bither earns CFP Certification, promoted to VP, financial consultant at Katahdin Financial Services
Katahdin Trust Company is pleased to announce the promotion of Adam Bither, CFP to vice president, financial consultant with Katahdin Financial Services (a service of Cetera Investment Services LLC, a registered broker-dealer and unaffiliated with Katahdin Trust Company).
County Candids Browse County Candids
2 years ago
Trees in transition
FORT KENT, Maine — Summer is fast becoming a memory as the trees along the Riverside South Trail in Fort Kent are quickly losing their leaves.
2 years ago
Wind damage
The iconic sign at the Gateway Motel toppled over due to Thursday’s high winds.
2 years ago
Prepare your pumpkins
Prepare your pumpkins
2 years ago
Aftereffects of wind
Aftereffects of wind
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    Maine’s longest serving legislator, Martin was first elected to the Maine House of Representatives in 1964 when he was 23.
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    A local attorney announced his candidacy for the Maine State House of Representatives at the Democratic Town Hall at the University of Maine at Fort Kent on March 4. 
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    All five candidates running for two seats on the Fort Kent Town Council gathered at a live question and answer forum.
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    Two of four SAD 27 school board candidates seeking seats in Fort Kent Subdistricts 4-7 attended a live question and answer forum Tuesday evening at the Fort Kent Municipal Building.  
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