23 hours ago

Fort Kent athlete, UMFK coach reunite on semi-pro basketball team

A semi-professional basketball team with strong playoff prospects has both a player and coach with Fort Kent ties. 

2 days ago

Fort Kent welcomes new full-time police officer

The Fort Kent Police Department has welcomed Eric Morin of Madawaska as a new full-time police officer.

3 days ago

Small St. John Valley towns fed up with local crime decide to take action

It was a hot July afternoon in northern Maine, yet more than 60 residents of two small St. John Valley towns piled into a stuffy gymnasium to talk about the recent spate of criminal activity in the area. 

4 days ago

Fort Kent woman still in Bangor hospital nearly two months after fatal car crash

A St. John Valley woman who survived a May 27 head-on collision that claimed the life of the other driver remains hospitalized nearly two months after the crash. 

7 days ago

Ploye Festival will rejoin Muskie Derby tournament in Fort Kent

Two time-honored northern Maine traditions, catching giant fish and cooking up giant ployes, will be reunited when the Greater Fort Kent Area Chamber of Commerce Ploye Festival returns in conjunction with the Fort Kent International Muskie Derby in August.

1 week ago

Potato farmer turned nursing home pioneer’s legacy will live on in Aroostook County

Aroostook County folks are known for their work ethic, a character trait for which Albert “Al” Cyr will long be remembered.

1 week ago

Fort Kent Police Chief Tom Pelletier leaves law enforcement after 33 years of service

After more than three decades of law enforcement service, Fort Kent Police Chief Tom Pelletier will retire from the profession. 

1 week ago

New import restrictions will ban dogs from 113 countries at high risk for rabies

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a temporary suspension effective July 14 on dog imports from 113 countries considered at high risk for dog rabies. 

2 weeks ago

Pondfest celebration raises more than $6,000 toward veterans’ monument

The return of the Pondfest celebration proved successful both in terms of fundraising and bringing people together at the Wallagrass Community Center on July 3.

2 weeks ago

Eagle Lake hires summer recreation director, OKs plans for rec programs to return

Eagle Lake Board of Selectmen at a Friday, July 2, meeting hired a new summer recreation director and approved plans for the rec program to offer a variety of outdoor activities for children.