9 months ago

Madawaska police get St. John Valley’s first drug and tracking dog

Luka, a German shepherd who is about a year and two months old, has nearly finished his drug training and will be ready to officially get to work in early 2025.

9 months ago

Fort Kent approves insurance plan, animal control agreement

For the $1 million coverage, the premium total would be $1,939 and split among the town’s departments.

9 months ago

Fort Kent Library requests additional funding

All employees, including the director, currently make $15 per hour, which is just 35 cents more than minimum wage.

9 months ago

Van Buren receives grant to harvest honey in community garden

The town received a $2,500 grant from the Maine Bee Wellness program to buy all the equipment and to start harvesting honey for four hives.

9 months ago

Van Buren to purchase $50,000 fire truck

The 2004 truck has enough compartment space that it could fulfill the purpose of both the department’s previous fire truck and their rescue truck in one vehicle.

9 months ago

Fort Kent man leading effort to get toys to North Carolina kids

On December 7, Josh Greene will help deliver gifts during a Christmas event in Spruce Pine, NC to help people in the area in need.

9 months ago

Renee Deschaine wins special Madawaska selectboard election

Tuesday’s election was held after selectman Michael Williams resigned on Oct. 11, leaving a vacancy on the five-person board.

9 months ago

Van Buren holds sixth annual ‘Christmas Town’ celebration

The “Christmas Town” name comes from an old nickname that Van Buren had in the 1950s at its economic height when its downtown streets were lined with unique shops.