Hundreds turn out for what could be UMFK’s largest sucrerie yet

Hundreds turn out for what could be UMFK’s largest sucrerie yet

FORT KENT, Maine — The University of Maine at Fort Kent on Thursday welcomed more than 300 guests to its annual sucrerie, which features sweet maple treats and traditional Acadian foods. The Acadian celebration started humbly in 1999 as an event hosted by local teachers. More than a quarter century later, the gathering is still going strong and seeing more guests than ever before. The French term “sucrerie” roughly translates to sugary or sweet …