10 months ago
Fort Kent helps snowmobile club get a new trail groomer
The town is leasing the $148,500 groomer through the association, but the snowmobile club will be paying for it through membership dues and fundraisers.
Stories by Chris Bouchard
10 months ago
Motorist transported to hospital after crash on Route 161
The incident happened early Monday morning north of Madawaska Lake, just beyond the rest area on the southbound side.
10 months ago
New Madawaska committee to consider bringing ice rink to town
Madawaska Rec Director Rebecca Cyr said that people who take their families skating in Bangor for the weekend often spend money at restaurants and gas stations, and that Madawaska could see a similar benefit.
10 months ago
Madawaska looks at including Bicentennial Park in DOT project
The project focuses on making once-in-a-generation improvements to historic downtown and village center areas of communities.
10 months ago
Madawaska woman in critical condition after Fort Kent crash
Brenda Guerrette, 48, of Madawaska, was driving a 2024 Jeep Rubicon and traveling east on Frenchville Road before the crash occurred, according to police.
10 months ago
Owner of Fort Kent Outdoor Center is giving facility to local board
Pineland Farms of New Gloucester, which is owned by the Libra Foundation, a charitable organization based in Portland, announced Friday it is transferring ownership of the outdoor center to the local governing body.
10 months ago
Van Buren is promoting its most unique feature to attract businesses
A conversation between Van Buren Town Manager Luke Dyer and U.S. Sen. Angus King about the town’s electricity rates inspired them to collaborate with a South Carolina university to create a new marketing effort promoting the low costs.
10 months ago
Stephen and Tabitha King fund new Jaws of Life for Fort Kent firefighters
If the department did not have these tools, its only alternative would be to reach out to the nearest department that does.
10 months ago
Fort Kent hires new public works director
Chad Pelletier officially starts as director at the beginning of 2025 with an annual salary of roughly $76,100.
10 months ago
Madawaska lowers mill rate during special meeting
For a home valued at $150,000 in Madawaska, this would result in $3,450 in annual property taxes. It would also mean a $360 reduction in property taxes over the previous year.
