Fort Kent schools delayed after nearby gunshots reported

Fort Kent schools delayed after nearby gunshots reported

FORT KENT, Maine — After gunshots were heard on Pleasant Street in the vicinity of three schools — Valley Rivers Middle School, Fort Kent Community High School and the University of Maine at Fort Kent — school officials have announced a delayed start as police investigate. The Fort Kent Police Department posted on social media Wednesday morning that this is a precautionary measure, but that the incident did involve the discharge of a firearm nea…

Fort Kent schools delayed Wednesday due to nearby gunfire

The incident involved "the discharge of a firearm in the vicinity of Pleasant St. and all 3 schools," Fort Kent police said.