Fort Kent sets public hearing date for 75% water rate increase

Fort Kent sets public hearing date for 75% water rate increase

FORT KENT, Maine — Fort Kent residents could see their water bills surge by 75% in January. After keeping water rates flat for nearly 25 years, the town’s water department is trying to make up for three years of operating losses. The proposed hike would be its first rate change since 2002. The Fort Kent Town Council will hold a public hearing at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 15, at the municipal multipurpose room to hear comments and discuss the inc…