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Fort Kent welcomes new full-time police officer

The Fort Kent Police Department has welcomed Eric Morin of Madawaska as a new full-time police officer.

Small St. John Valley towns fed up with local crime decide to take action

It was a hot July afternoon in northern Maine, yet more than 60 residents of two small St. John Valley towns piled into a stuffy gymnasium to talk about the recent spate of criminal activity in the area.

Fort Kent Police Chief Tom Pelletier leaves law enforcement after 33 years of service

After more than three decades of law enforcement service, Fort Kent Police Chief Tom Pelletier will retire from the profession.

Van Buren garage fire extinguished without serious damage to nearby homes

A fire destroyed a garage on Main Street Wednesday evening, but was extinguished before it could do damage to nearby homes.

Maine State Police Troop F Report, June 21-27, 2021

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of June 14-20, including the following.

Maine State Police Troop F Report, June 7-13, 2021

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of June 7-13, including the following.

Both drivers transported to hospital following two-vehicle crash

The drivers of both vehicles were transported to Northern Maine Medical Center following a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Highland Avenue and Charette Hill Road on Wednesday afternoon.

Car crashes into Main Street building NMMC uses to house hospitalists

A Kittery woman and her passenger escaped serious injury when the driver lost control of her vehicle, which crashed into a Main Street building owned by Northern Maine Medical Center late Wednesday night.

Maine State Police Troop F Report, May 31-June 6, 2021

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of May 31-June 6, including the following.

Maine State Police Troop F Report, May 10-16, 2021

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of May 10-16, including the following.

Maine State Police Troop F Report, May 24-30, 2021

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of May 24-30, including the following.

Family thanks Fort Kent officer who saved grandmother’s life

The family of a Fort Kent woman expressed their appreciation for the police officer who saved her life two months ago.

Police arrest Fort Kent man wanted for multiple outstanding warrants

A Fort Kent man who allegedly gave chase to an officer attempting to arrest him for multiple outstanding criminal warrants was ultimately apprehended on Friday, May 28.

After tragic fire, people in Madawaska rally to support stranded residents

Only seconds after an impenetrable wall of smoke forced residents from 143 School St. last Monday, the first community members arrived.

Fort Kent man arrested, faces multiple charges

A Fort Kent man is facing multiple criminal charges following a reported domestic disturbance on Saturday, May 15.

Maine to kick off Buckle Up campaign

Together with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s two-week Click It or Ticket Campaign, the Maine Buckle Up. No Excuses! Campaign will kick off on May 24h with Maine State Police, municipal police and sheriff departments stepping up patrols through June 6.

Police seek BB gun toting Main Street vandal

Fort Kent Police are seeking information about a vandal who allegedly shot a BB gun at various residences and businesses along Main Street over the course of about 24 hours.

Maine State Police Troop F Report, May 3-9, 2021

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of May 3-9, including the following.

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