6 months ago
1,000-plus watch as Can-Am returns after 2024 cancellation
For Fort Kent, it is by far the year’s largest annual event, requiring hundreds of volunteers and more than 90 sponsors to help organize and fund it.
Stories by Chris Bouchard
6 months ago
Michel Bernier wins 2025 Can-Am 30
FORT KENT, Maine — Michel Bernier of Saint Anselme, Quebec, took first place in the 2025 Can-Am Crown International Sled Dog 30-mile race with a time of 2:46:28. According to the official results, Stephane Roy took second place with a time of 2:47:45 and Eric Delisle took third place with a time of 2:50:05. The […]
6 months ago
Can-Am champion looking forward to returning for Saturday race
While Langlais is the most recent champion, she said she’s not putting any unnecessary pressure on herself.
6 months ago
Fort Kent businesses thrilled for Can-Am’s return after cancellation last year
Business owners throughout the region are especially eager for the major economic boost that will come with the races’ return this weekend.
7 months ago
Fort Kent hospital paying $24K over labor violations
The Fort Kent hospital committed a total of 77 violations of state regulations, according to an October 2024 citation by the Maine Department of Labor.
7 months ago
$2.25 million grant for Aroostook fire station is approved
The station will be used by North Lakes Fire & Rescue, which serves many of the rural areas in the St. John Valley.
7 months ago
Lawmakers consider naming this breed the Maine state dog
The movement to make the Seppala Siberian Maine’s state dog was inspired by a famous canine named Togo, whose actions saved the small Alaskan town of Nome a century ago.
7 months ago
Aroostook distributes $300,000 in opioid settlement funds
Data shows that more than 26.6 million prescription pain pills were supplied to Aroostook County residents between 2006 and 2014.
7 months ago
Madawaska spending $3,500 on public works recruitment
The vacant positions are a shop mechanic and equipment operator and a shop foreman.
7 months ago
Can-Am sled dog race on track for March after last year’s cancellation
Last year’s Can-Am Crown sled dog race was canceled due to unseasonably warm weather and a lack of snow, but organizers say it’s full steam ahead this year.
