Stories by Jessica Potila

1 year ago

Wisdom basketball standout Olivia Ouellette joins 1,000-point club

ST. AGATHA, Maine — Wisdom High School senior Olivia Ouellette scored her 1,000th career basketball point during a game against East Grand on Saturday.  The senior athlete is a standout for the Pioneers, which have a strong chance to advance to the Class D tournament championships. Ouellette helped propel the team to a 15-1 record […]

1 year ago

Gendreau sinks 1,000th basketball point

ST. AGATHA, Maine — For Wisdom High School boys basketball player Dominick Gendreau, sinking his 1,000th career basketball point in front of the community members who have supported him along the way made reaching the milestone all the more special. Knowing he was nearing his 1,000 points, Gendreau said he worked hard in the games […]

1 year ago

Aroostook truckers credited for safety on the road

ST. AGATHA, Maine — The regard for the safety of others on the road shown by 80 truckers at an Aroostook transport company is racking up respect from those vested in keeping Maine roads safe.  R.F. Chamberland of St. Agatha earned the Maine Motor Transport Association’s Grand Champion award as the state’s safest motor carrier […]

1 year ago

Wallagrass man is one of Maine’s 2022 Loggers of the Year

WALLAGRASS, Maine — A St. John Valley man is one of three 2022 Maine Loggers of the Year. Jeremy Desjardins of Wallagrass earned the award, along with Robert Berry III of Norridgewock and Bud Philbrook of Island Falls.  Augusta-based Certified Logging Professionals recognizes three loggers each year: a contractor/supervisor, conventional logger and one who uses […]

The door of a State of Maine police vehicle. The state police seal contains imagery from the Maine state flag.
1 year ago

Police arrest Eagle Lake man after finding meth in home

EAGLE LAKE, Maine — An Eagle Lake man was arrested Sunday after police seized drugs and drug paraphernalia from his home. Kyle Robertson, 45, was arrested Jan. 15 and charged with unlawful trafficking in Schedule W drugs, a Class B felony, according to the Maine State Police. Police found the drugs while executing a search […]

1 year ago

Fort Kent boys still on top with win over Van Buren

FORT KENT, Maine — The Fort Kent boys maintain their hold over the Class C North standings after beating Van Buren 66-20 on Tuesday.  The Warriors remain first seed in Class C North and bumped their record up to 10-1 on the season with the home court win. The Crusaders dropped to 2-8 and 11th […]