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Councilors approve equipment upgrades for Fort Kent officers

Fort Kent town councilors at their Monday, Sept. 13 meeting, unanimously approved spending $7,000 to purchase new firearms, holsters and body cameras for Fort Kent Police Department officers.

Steam from a grill triggers fire alarm at UMFK Fox Auditorium

A crew cleaning a grill at University of Maine at Fort Kent’s Fox Auditorium kitchen caused enough steam to trigger a smoke detector and set off an alarm, according to Fort Kent Fire Chief Ed Endee.

Caribou honors 9/11 sacrifices and remembers how the world changed

For the 20th year, the Caribou Fire Department and other local first responders and community members gathered outside the fire station Saturday to honor the lives lost and sacrifices made during the 9/11 terrorist attacks in 2001.

Local man earns MSP honor for role in suspect takedown

Almost one year ago, Dennis Kennedy was returning to his former South Carolina home along with his wife, son and niece after visiting their recently purchased property in Madawaska when they encountered something that wasn’t on their itinerary: a high-speed chase on Interstate 295 near Freeport.

Vandals damage historic Fort Kent house undergoing restoration

Just as Fort Kent Historical Society was working to restore one of the town’s oldest standing structures, vandals showed up over the weekend and damaged the building.

Maine State Police Troop F Report, Aug. 9-15 2021

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of Aug. 9-15, including the following.

Maine State Police Troop F Report, Aug. 2-8, 2021

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of Aug. 2-8, including the following.

Maine State Police Troop F Report, July 25-Aug. 1, 2021

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of July 25-Aug. 1, including the following.

Driver injured after vehicle strikes lawn tractor and rolls down embankment

A Madawaska woman was transported to the hospital for treatment of serious injuries following a single-vehicle rollover crash in Frenchville.

Frenchville receives grant money to aid firefighters

Volunteer firefighters in Frenchville will be better protected when they respond to fires.

Fort Kent hires Michael DeLena as new police chief

A former Fort Kent police officer will return to serve the town as chief of police.

Van Buren needs new fire station to address major safety concerns with current building

The Van Buren Fire Department is applying for a grant to build a new fire station on Main Street to replace the nearly 50-year-old station it has now.

Madawaska’s new ambulance brings contemporary safety features to EMTs, patients

Madawaska has acquired a new ambulance, which arrived at the Public Safety Complex last week.

Firefighters stop potential St. Francis forest fire in its tracks

Local volunteer firefighters and Maine Forest Service combined efforts to halt a potential forest fire in St. Francis on Monday evening.

Maine State Police Troop F Report, July 19-25, 2021

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of July19-25, including the following.

Maine State Police Troop F Report, July 12-18, 2021

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of July 12-18, including the following.

Fort Kent Police Chief Tom Pelletier says goodbye with final radio call

After seven years of service to the town, Fort Kent Police Chief Tom Pelletier gave his final radio call on Friday surrounded by family, friends, community members and fellow law enforcement officials gathered in the parking lot of the Fort Kent Municipal Building.

St. Francis men transported to Bangor hospital following crash

Two St. Francis men have been transported to Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center following a single-vehicle crash in Fort Kent on Wednesday evening.

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