7 months ago
Fort Kent Chamber to honor Citizen of the Year at 77th annual dinner
The Greater Fort Kent Area Chamber of Commerce is preparing to host its annual dinner on Friday, Feb. 7.
Stories by Chris Bouchard
7 months ago
St. John Valley meal programs switching to Bangor provider
While the preparation will change, local meal programs will otherwise continue normally.
8 months ago
Maine’s largest ice fishing derby shatters attendance records
Last year’s derby had 1,852 registered participants, which also broke the record from the previous year of 1,806.
8 months ago
‘Like Christmas for us’: A fishing derby is a big deal in this Maine town
The only major hotel in town, the Long Lake Motor Inn, is usually booked a year ahead of time for Maine’s biggest ice fishing derby.
8 months ago
Van Buren screening documentary filmed about town
The documentary is finished and the town will be screening it at an upcoming black tie event at the American Legion on Feb. 7.
8 months ago
Eagle Lake nursing home closing later this year
A long-term care nursing and residential care facility in Eagle Lake will close later this year, according to a Jan. 17 letter sent by Northern Maine General.
8 months ago
Fort Kent library raises $1,600 during inaugural art auction
The money will help the library with operating expenses such as heating, electricity, salaries and purchasing books and supplies.
8 months ago
Aroostook’s new international bridge named best in North America
The newly completed Madawaska-Edmundston bridge was ranked the number one bridge in North America for 2024.
8 months ago
Van Buren snowmobile club raising $300,000 for new garage
The club had to cut part of the cement floor and the garage door header just to fit the groomer in the building.
8 months ago
Fire destroys Fort Kent garage and several vehicles|
A fire on Friday morning destroyed a Fort Kent garage that had been used as a trucking repair shop.
