20 hours ago

Three departments battle fire that destroys Allagash guide cabin

The owners of an Allagash guiding service plan to rebuild one of their log cabins destroyed in a Tuesday afternoon blaze that three St. John Valley fire departments battled together.

24 hours ago

Fish River Bridge reopens as officials remain optimistic despite forecast for heavy rain

The Maine Department of Transportation reopened the Fish River Bridge in Fort Kent Wednesday morning as water levels receded in the Fish River.

2 days ago

Officials close Fish River Bridge in Fort Kent as water rises

The Maine Department of Transportation blocked public access to the Fish River Bridge in Fort Kent Tuesday morning in response to rising water that reached the bottom of the structure and is expected to continue rising throughout the day.

2 days ago

Volunteers planning numerous activities for weeklong Fort Kent sesquicentennial celebration

A downtown parade, fireworks over the St. John River and a gigantic birthday cake are just a few of the events and activities members of the Fort Kent Sesquicentennial Committee are planning for a weeklong celebration of the town’s 150th anniversary.

3 days ago

Fort Kent urges residents to curb water use as rising river challenging treatment plant

Warmer temperatures and the weekend rain are still keeping residents of northern Maine and other parts of the state on high alert for spring flooding.

3 days ago

Former logger among Fort Kent small business owners seeking to expand with grant money

Toby Saucier of Fort Kent spent three decades working in the woods before he made the move to open his own business selling and installing galvanized steel posts into the ground to support beams for homes, decking, garages, and cottages.

3 days ago

Firefighters and law enforcement team up for third annual charity basketball game in Fort Kent

Although they will soon be competing again on the basketball court, local firefighters and law enforcement personnel are always on the same team when it comes to supporting the community.

6 days ago

Police locate, arrest two wanted men in Eagle Lake

The search for a Presque Isle man wanted by police led to two arrests in Eagle Lake on April 18.

1 week ago

Fort Kent police chief reminds drivers to slow down, obey traffic laws

Residents have filed an increasing number of complaints with police about speeding and other traffic violations in the past few weeks, prompting Chief Tom Pelletier to remind drivers about the importance of slowing down and obeying the law.

1 week ago

Caryn Cleveland Short’s final play at UMFK another success

During her relatively short time living in northern Maine, Caryn Cleveland Short has helped to strengthen the University of Maine at Fort Kent theater program by directing numerous community plays, the latest of which, “To Kill a Mockingbird,” wrapped up on Saturday.