Home FORT KENT, Maine — April 30, 2024 — Austin Jean, 17, of Fort Kent, is set to finish both high school and college later this year. He is the first student at Fort Kent Community High School to do so in the 12 years that they have offered dual enrollment. (Chris Bouchard | St. John Valley Times) Fort Kent teen is graduating high school and college this year Austin Jean will have both his diploma from Fort Kent Community High School and an associate degree in business from the University of Maine at Fort Kent. by Chris Bouchard 4 hours ago Latest News Houlton School District’s $1.1 million budget shortfall means teacher cuts by Kathleen Phalen Tomaselli 2 days ago Public safety, utility and education projects net federal funds in County by Paula Brewer 2 days ago Family launches fundraiser for veterans in memory of Erik Foote by Paula Brewer 1 day ago Maine author urges Caribou students to have compassion and empathy for others by Melissa Lizotte 3 days ago New $2 million Maliseet motel opens in Houlton by Kathleen Phalen Tomaselli 2 days ago Madawaska officials working to avoid mill rate increase this year by Chris Bouchard 3 days ago Limestone Select Board to discuss proposed ATV ordinance by Melissa Lizotte 3 days ago Mi’kmaqs hope expanded hatchery will help them tap into national fish market by Melissa Lizotte 5 days ago Aroostook County ‘Rosie the Riveter’ gets Congressional medal by Kathleen Phalen Tomaselli 4 days ago Sports Houlton/GHCA tennis results by Contributed 2 days ago Distance stars lead the way for an outstanding second meet by Contributed 2 days ago Fort Kent girls tennis team defeats Presque Isle by Contributed 1 week ago What’s my line? by Contributed 2 weeks ago UMFK seeks nominations for Athletic Hall of Fame by Contributed 1 month ago Fort Kent embraces US National Biathlon Championships by Chris Bouchard 1 month ago Most Read 1 These 5 businesses are for sale in Aroostook County April 22, 2024 2 Parents of missing Washburn man upset police didn’t inform them a body had been found April 23, 2024 3 Rebranding helps Houlton gift shop owner keep the doors open April 19, 2024 4 New owner of popular Aroostook radio station will keep local vibe April 21, 2024 5 Police investigating body found in Caribou on bank of Aroostook River April 23, 2024 County Politics Limestone Select Board to discuss proposed ATV ordinance by Melissa Lizotte 3 days ago Residents to consider solar, housing ordinances at Madawaska town meeting by Chris Bouchard 1 week ago Events Police / Courts Police identify body found near Aroostook River as missing Washburn man Parents of missing Washburn man upset police didn’t inform them a body had been found Police investigating body found in Caribou on bank of Aroostook River Business News Caribou HS students to teach money skills at elementary school as part of the National Teen Teach-In by Contributed 24 hours ago Future Professionals of Aroostook Program empowering youth with life skills and career guidance by Contributed 24 hours ago UMPI students Emma and Izzy Theriault complete learning program at Wintergreen by Contributed 24 hours ago Robotic technology comes to The County by Contributed 2 days ago Aroostook Partners in the Arts awards youth scholarships by Contributed 2 days ago Pets Ark Animal Sanctuary Week of April 24, 2024 PAWS Pet of the Week – Tabitha Great support Opinions Get rid of activists in Legislature by Contributed 6 days ago The upside of a broken kneecap by Contributed 1 week ago What’s my line? by Contributed 1 week ago