6 years ago
Police searching for Washburn man who allegedly fled traffic stop
Police are searching for a Washburn man who allegedly fled from his vehicle during a traffic stop in Perham on Friday.
Stories by Jessica Potila
6 years ago
County Faces: Steve Young of Frenchville
Wildlife biologist Steve Young of Frenchville, 63, first fell in love with nature when he was a Boy Scout growing up in Madawaska. Young went on to become an Eagle Scout and has shared his respect and appreciation for Maine’s natural landscape with others ever since.
6 years ago
Chancellor Dan Malloy spends his first day on the job visiting UMFK, announces plans for UMFK presidential search
On his first official day as University of Maine System chancellor, former Gov. Dannel P. Malloy visited the system’s northernmost campus Monday to punctuate his plans to ask the UMS Board of Trustees to approve a presidential search for University of Maine at Fort Kent.
6 years ago
Community honors Amy Theriault five years after her murder, family continues fight against domestic violence
Nearly 200 people came together in Fort Kent on Saturday, June 15, to remember Amy Theriault, a St. Francis woman who lost her life to domestic violence homicide at 31 years old.
6 years ago
Teamwork sends Warrior boys to regional championship
A team effort by the Fort Kent Community High School Warriors including 13 base hits among six players resulted in a one-run win over Central High School of East Corinth in the Class C North Semifinal game in Fort Kent on Saturday, June 8.
6 years ago
Brothers credit Scout Troop with saving their lives after canoes topple them into cold northern Maine lake
Two brothers who nearly drowned in Umsaskis Lake along the Allagash Wilderness Waterway Monday evening credit a New Hampshire Scout Troop camping in the area with saving their lives.
6 years ago
Fort Kent brewery expands to include sale of canned craft beers
When five friends opened Fort Kent’s first brewery 18 months ago, they had no idea just how successful their new business venture would become.
6 years ago
Allagash’s Faye O’Leary Hafford leaves legacy of town library and so much more
The day before she passed away at 94 years old on Thursday, May 16, Faye O’Leary Hafford made plans to work at the library she founded in her beloved hometown of Allagash.
6 years ago
Homicide victim’s sister calls for increased awareness of mental illness
The sister of homicide victim Daren Charette is calling for increased awareness of mental illness issues after a grand jury decided not to indict a Fort Kent man in connection with her brother’s death.
6 years ago
Beck hits one out of the park in Fort Kent
Makaila Beck’s teammates on the Fort Fairfield High School girls softball team rushed to congratulate her after Beck hit a powerful home run during a game against Fort Kent Community High School Warriors Friday, May 3, in Fort Kent.
