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Fort Kent Police Department ramps up community coverage with new officers

Fort Kent Police Department is near full staff for officers with new hires and the advancement of one officer from part-time to full-time duty.

UMFK honors Cyr with Distinguished Service Award

The University of Maine at Fort Kent recently presented Douglas Cyr with the Distinguished Service Award. This award is given to individuals who have gone above and beyond in service to UMFK.

UMFK’s Rural U Early College Program offers free first semesters of every major

If you are a high school student in Maine, you can now earn the first semester of every major academic area offered at UMFK for free while still in high school, and you can do so while exploring a career as well.

Stand Down for vets to provide assistance

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Maine Vet Centers, Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services and community partners will hold a Stand Down for homeless Veterans from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 5, in Caribou.

Births at Northern Maine Medical Center – August 2021

The following births were recorded recently at Northern Maine Medical Center.

UMFK receives $250,000 for nursing scholarships

The University of Maine at Fort Kent Foundation is pleased to announce the establishment of the Eloi and Laurie Pelletier Memorial Scholarship through their generous gift of $250,000.

Car stolen from Fort Kent driveway tied to SUV stolen from Portage

A passenger car parked in the driveway of a downtown Fort Kent residence was stolen early Tuesday morning, Fort Kent Police Sgt. Garrett Albert said.

UMFK and St. John Valley Technology Center develop new computer science credit agreement

The University of Maine at Fort Kent is pleased to announce a new articulation agreement with the St. John Valley Technology Center.

With students back in class, UScellular to fund academic and athletic youth organizations through Community Connections program

As Maine welcomes students back to in-person classes and learning, athletic teams, afterschool STEM programs and organizations are looking for ways to continue their respective programming.

Let’s Go! recognizes 68 sites in Aroostook County for helping to create healthy environments

Let’s Go! Aroostook, a program of Aroostook County Action Program, announced that they now have, four out-of-school programs, 29 early care and education programs, and five school programs across Aroostook County that are being recognized for creating places in which unhealthy food choices, sugar drinks and screen time are limited, and physical activity is encouraged.

Donations made to the Dr. Levesque School

A wonderful evening of music, food ,and community spirit was held on Aug. 24 during NorState FCU’s fire relief fundraiser in St. Agatha for the Dr. Levesque School.

Former Frenchville airport manager wins this year’s Gadabout Gaddis Cup Award

David Fernald Sr. is the 2021 Maine Aeronautics Association’s Gadabout Gaddis Cup Award recipient. The award is bestowed upon a Maine individual or organization who has made significant contributions to the state’s aviation community; past or present.

Things To Do – Week of September 22, 2021

Wednesday, Sept. 22 LINE DANCING WITH THE HARVEYS - Fort Kent Senior Center, 6-8 p.m., with Warren and Joan. Offered by SJV Senior College. FMI: 834-3536 or 728-3371 or register at www.sjvsc.org.

K of C lotto winner, Sept. 6-12, 2021

The Fort Kent Knights of Columbus have announced the winners of their ongoing lotto fundraiser for the previous week.

New UMFK welcome center will tie campus together

More than 150 community stakeholders turned out Friday, Sept. 17, for a ribbon-cutting ceremony when the new University of Maine at Fort Kent Enrollment and Advancement Center was unveiled to the public.

Scarecrow Festival returns to Fort Kent

A little bit of rain did not dampen the spirits of community members who turned out Saturday morning for the 2021 Greater Fort Kent Area Chamber of Commerce Scarecrow Festival parade.

Night work begins Sept. 20 on Madawaska international bridge

Reed & Reed contractors will begin night work on the international bridge construction project between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 20.

St. David man arrested for allegedly buying snowmobile, ATV with worthless $25,000 check

Fort Kent police arrested a St. David man who allegedly wrote a worthless $25,000 check to purchase a snowmobile, ATV and accessories at Fort Kent Powersports.

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