Franklin Leroy McKenzie, Fort Kent Town Councilor

06/14/2026

🏊‍♂️🦆Upon the morning maintenance of the town pool this am…a couple eager community members waiting for the pool to open! 🦆🏊‍♂️. It should be opening soon! Stay tuned! (No animals were harmed in the making of this post and all necessary safety and cleaning procedures are followed daily for the operation of a municipal public pool😀)

06/12/2026

06/03/2026

Just a heads up!

05/30/2026

🏖️🚀FKRP SUMMER INFO🚀🏖️
I know we have been promising the info and apologize for the delay...so here it is-checks are done and ready for takeoff! Summer is here (even though it may not feel like it today 😀)!

Brochure and forms distributed to local schools today.

Only $100 for 6 weeks of engagement, learning, and fun for your kiddos-M-F!
***Sliding scales and payment arrangements can be made if needed-contact director***

Specialized Programs in afternoon-only $50 for 6 weeks of engagement with high end instruction and fun!

Swimming lessons, Swim Team, daily community swim hours and on top of all that➡️➡️➡️

The kiddos get breakfast and lunch! 🍎🍉🍽️🍳🥪

05/30/2026

Primary Elections and School Budget Referendum
Tuesday, June 9 at the Municipal Building
Polls are open from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm

05/26/2026

Dog lovers and owners! Need a little guidance in how to best care for your best friend (referring to the K-9 version😀)? New owner? Someone that has owned a dog before? Or...just a great time to come with your companion (again, of the K-9 version😀) and learn a few things and polish up that socialization piece...here it is!

“K-9 College” Dog Obedience

Instructor: Jake Robichaud
When: Every Thursday evening beginning May 28th, 2026 - First class is without dogs.
Time: 6:00 pm
Where: Riverside Park Dog Park in the lower bowl.
How Long: It’s up to a 5 week course running between May 28th - June 25th, 2026.
Requirements: Dogs must be at least 5 months old. Provide Proof of Vaccinations. Choke Collar with a 6’ lead.
Cost: $75.00 per participant.

Registration forms can be picked up at the town office or you can enroll online at https://fortkent.recdesk.com/Community/Home

05/20/2026

Meet Chief of Police, Michael Delena, of the Fort Kent Police Department. Michael is the Maine Chief's of Police Association, District 8 Representative.

Michael has been the police chief of Fort Kent since 2021. His career with the Fort Kent Police Department began in 2009 as a Reserve Officer and hired full-time in 2014. He worked a short stint with the Aroostook County Sheriff’s Office serving as patrol sergeant before returning to the Fort Kent Police Department in 2021. Michael has a bachelor’s degree in public safety administration and associate’s degree in criminal justice from the University of Maine in Fort Kent. Upon graduation from UMaine, he received the Rural Public Safety Administration Award from UMFK in recognition of academic excellence and future contribution in public safety.

In 2025 he completed the FBI-LEEDA Leadership Trilogy Award and is a member of the Fort Kent Lion’s Club and Fort Kent Masons. He resides in Eagle Lake with his wife and is the proud father of two children, Ethan and Abby.

We are fortunate to work with Chief Delena. Keep up the good work.

05/18/2026

All remaining posted road bans are lifted as of today 5/18/26. Thank you!

05/12/2026

⚠️ Road Closure Notification for Logger Fest ⚠️

West Main Street, spanning from Hall Street to the Port of Entry, will be closed on Saturday, May 16, from 4:00 p.m. to approximately 9:00 p.m., following the conclusion of the fireworks display. A designated detour route will be in place via Hall Street to Pearl Street. Motorists are advised to follow traffic directives for access to and from the Port of Entry.

🔴 Portion of W Main Street closure
🟢 Detour Route
🟡 Traffic to and from Port of Entry Only