Fort Kent

The annual series of events, themed this year as "Deep Roots and Cold Pours," is organized by the Maine Brewers’ Guild and showcases Maine beer and the hospitality industry that supports it.

Plans to build full-service branches in Brewer and Presque Isle mark a significant expansion in Penobscot and Aroostook counties.

The management service agreement between Northern Maine Medical Center in Fort Kent and Houlton Regional Hospital comes at a time when many hospitals are cutting services and delaying critical investments.

Branches slated for closure are located in Gorham, Fairfield, Fort Kent and Houlton.

Maine saw a 9.3% increase in visitors between the 2023 and 2024 winter seasons. But as global climate change warms up winters, there's concern that tourism could be hurt.

After two decades as president and CEO of Fort Kent-based Acadia FCU, David Desjardins plans to retire next year. 

Federal health authorities have scaled back new canine travel rules set to take effect on Aug 1. The move was hailed as a victory for annual dog sled races in Fort Kent and elsewhere.

Here is a roundup of food stories across Maine, including new grocery stores, grants and business openings.

Snowmaking has become the cost of doing business. “If you have that, you’re ensured of a good, long season," said one expert. "If not, you’re at the mercy of Mother Nature. I think that’s become even more existential now.”

Hannaford already supplies the Paradis Shop 'n Save stores in Fort Kent and Madawaska, but both are expected to start running under the new ownership this spring.