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Police charge man seen lugging stolen television down Main Street

It was not the slickest of getaways when an alleged television thief tossed a 55-inch flatscreen on his shoulder and strolled down Main Street on Monday, June 22.

88-year-old injured in St. Agatha ATV rollover

An 88 year old man was taken to the hospital Monday evening after his ATV was struck by a car and rolled over in St. Agatha.

Volunteers clean up Veteran memorial sites in Fort Kent

Veteran Memorial sites in Fort Kent were spruced up this weekend thanks to volunteers who cleaned them despite some mild rain.

Friends make the most of summer break with Maine canoe trail adventure

Four young friends who met while studying engineering at Northeastern University in Boston made the most of their summer break by traveling the Northern Forest Canoe Trail.

Councilors discuss farmers market potential, approve funding for new river gauge

The Fort Kent Town Council discussed options for attracting a farmers market to the town on Monday.

Fort Kent voters pass 2020 budget with slight increase

Fort Kent voters passed a 2020 budget on Monday that showed a slight increase over last year during their annual town meeting.

Fort Kent annual town meeting scheduled for June 22

The Fort Kent annual town meeting, postponed in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, has been rescheduled for Monday, June 22.

Firefighters fight residential blaze in downtown Fort Kent

More than 20 volunteer firefighters from the Fort Kent Fire Department responded shortly after 4:30 p.m. to the home at 35 Hall St. The department responded with three fire engines, the tower ladder and the heavy rescue truck.

Scout Troop honors Flag Day with retirement ceremony

Boy Scout Troop 189 honored Flag Day, June 14, with a Flag Retirement Ceremony on the lawn of the Fort Kent Blockhouse. The Scouts retired 16 flags and recognized 14 veterans who died in 2019 from the Greater Fort Kent area.

Happy cycling on a sunny afternoon

Temperatures in the 70s with light winds over the weekend presented the ideal setting for people in the St. John Valley to enjoy outdoor activities.

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