Community

6 months ago

Haystack dinner a success

The Haystack Historical Society hosted its traditional fall fundraising dinner on Saturday Sept. 20. Over the past 30 years, many hundreds of residents from Mapleton, Chapman and Castle Hill have enjoyed this special dinner where the honey baked ham is the featured entrée. 

6 months ago

PAWS Pet of the Week – Daphne

Looking for a sweet companion to brighten your days? PAWS of Fort Kent presents Daphne, a shining star ready for her forever home.

6 months ago

Girl Scouts honors Fort Kent woman

Aroostook County volunteer Bettina Grange of Fort Kent has been announced as the Girl Scouts of Maine Volunteer of the Month of August.

6 months ago

Sled dog race organizers call for volunteers

FORT KENT, Maine – The Can-Am Crown International Sled Dog Races, one of the premier winter sporting events in the Northeast, returns to Fort Kent on Feb. 28, 2026. The races bring mushers and their dogs from across North America to compete in 250-, 100- and 30-mile races across the rugged trails of the North […]

6 months ago

Fort Kent Historical Society to hold annual meeting

FORT KENT, Maine – The Fort Kent Historical Society invites all members in good standing to its annual meeting at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 15. The meeting will be held at the Paul D. Thibodeau Visitors’ Center, located at 3 Market St. The meeting agenda includes a review of the past year’s activities by […]

6 months ago

Dr. Brickman to discuss Latvian culture at UMFK

FORT KENT, Maine — The Acadian Archives/Archives acadiennes at the University of Maine at Fort Kent will host a free public presentation by UMFK Professor of Music and Education Dr. Scott Brickman at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 23. Dr. Brickman will discuss the musical culture of Latvia, which he personally experienced during a sabbatical […]