Fort Fairfield

UMaine Alert

Posted: April 19, 2024 - 1:32 PM

At approximately 9:24 a.m. on Friday, April 19, a University of Maine graduate student was struck by a university vehicle on Long Road at the University of Maine campus in Orono. The student reports that they are at a local hospital with minor injuries.

Emergency services, including the Orono Fire Department, University Volunteer Ambulance Corps, University of Maine Police Department, Orono Police Department and Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene.

The university vehicle involved in the incident was a Chevrolet Express van. It was being operated by a university employee.

Counseling services and support are available for students, faculty or staff who may have been affected. The Counseling Center can be reached at 207-581-1392 and the Dean of Students Office can be reached at 207-581-1406.

The scene has been cleared and Long Road is now accessible. An investigation is being conducted by the University of Maine Police Department with assistance from the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Unit. Any witnesses to the incident are encouraged to contact Lt. Noel Santiago at noel.santiago@maine.edu.

Greetings from Fort Fairfield!

Amish Farm- Fort Fairfield

When traveling “up to the County” on U.S. Route 1A, be sure to stop into the little town of Fort Fairfield. It is named after the thirteenth governor of Maine, John Fairfield. Fort Fairfield was settled in 1816, and incorporated on March 11, 1858. The fort was kept up between 1839 and 1843 during the so-called Aroostook War. The fort was actually a copy of Fort Kent to the north. There is a thriving Amish community here. Click here to see a map of the Amish farms and businesses in the area. The main economy of this town heavily relies on agriculture; notable crops that are grown in Fort Fairfield are broccoli and potatoes, so it only seems fitting that the Potato Blossom Festival is held in Fort Fairfield annually.

The Potato Blossom Festival is held in July. Here you can find more than 100 events, performances, activities, and contests. During the festivities, there will be local artists, vendors and exhibitors, as well as four nights of live music held on the Festival Main Stage. Don’t miss your chance to partake in a potato picking contest, mashed potato wrestling, and bike rodeo, all capped off by fireworks on the beautiful Aroostook River.

For a list of upcoming local events visit this page.

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