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Fort Kent Fire Department responds to report of smoking pellet stove

Fort Kent firefighters responded 7 a.m. Thursday to a call about smoke at a family residence in the town.

Snowmobile Trail Report, Jan. 14, 2021

Here goes another week and not much to report. I understand how frustrating this season has been so far, but anyone who remembers seasons like this have happened before and once the snow came it never shut off and we had plenty of snow to work with.

PAWS cat shelter in Fort Kent receives grant for outdoor ‘catio’

Homeless St. John Valley cats fortunate enough to find their way to a non-profit, no-kill shelter in Fort Kent will find their lifestyles improved with the addition of an outdoor recreation shelter soon to be installed at the facility.

UMFK welcomes new professor of business

The University of Maine at Fort Kent is pleased to welcome Dr. Kaisa Holloway Cripps as an assistant professor of business, who started on Jan. 1.

State to address Valley Unified regional school project at February meeting

The State Board of Education will not determine the fate of a proposed new regional school in the St. John Valley until at least February.

K of C lotto winner, Dec. 28, 2020-Jan. 3, 2021

The Fort Kent Knights of Columbus have announced the winner of their ongoing lotto fundraiser for the week of Dec. 28, 2020-Jan. 3, 2021.

Things to do – Week of January 12, 2021

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 13 FALLS PREVENTION SESSION - Virtual session, 10-11 a.m., hosted by Aroostook Agency on Aging and AgingME Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Project. FMI and to preregister: 764-3396.

Hope for the Holidays Food Drive helps local pantries stock shelves

NorState Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce that the annual Hope for the Holidays Food Drive was beneficial for local food pantries from Fort Kent to Houlton. Local food pantries were the recipients of over 8,342.31 pounds of non-perishable items to stock the shelves.

Hamlin man pleads guilty to bringing meth from Canada into Maine on snowmobile

A Hamlin man has pleaded guilty in federal court to crossing the U.S.-Canada border into Maine on a snowmobile while carrying more than 50 grams of methamphetamine, according to a court filing on Jan. 12.

NorState Holiday Coloring Contest winners

NorState Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce that McKenna Jandreau, 7, of Fort Kent was the lucky recipient of a giant Christmas stocking because of her coloring entry during NorState’s Holiday Coloring Contest.

Maine State Police Troop F Report, Dec. 21-27, 2020

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of Dec. 21-27, 2020, including the following.

Maine State Police Troop F Report, Dec. 28, 2020-Jan. 3, 2021

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of Dec. 28, 2020-Jan. 3, 2021, including the following.

SAD 27 board to meet Wednesday

The 892nd Special Meeting of the Directors of SAD 27 will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021, in the Fort Kent Community High School Library or via Zoom Video Conferencing.

Aroostook police departments to receive grant money for COVID-related expenses

Police departments across Aroostook County will receive additional funds to help them take on the unique challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Fort Kent Criminal Docket, July 2020

The following cases were heard under the Aroostook Criminal Docket at the Fort Kent Courthouse in July.

NMCC names dean’s list students for fall 2020

Northern Maine Community College has released its dean’s list for the 2020 fall semester. To earn a place on the list, students must achieve a 3.2 grade-point-average or above.

2nd annual sled run to raise local funds for Aroostook Relay for Life

On Saturday, Feb. 6, the Aroostook County Sled Run will return for its second year of daylong snowmobile rides, all aiming to support the local Relay for Life efforts.

Madawaska selectmen slate Tuesday meeting

MADAWASKA, Maine — The Madawaska Board of Selectmen will meet at 5:30 p.

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