4 days ago
Strong turnout marks 2026 Job Fair at NMCC
More than 600 job seekers attended the 2026 Job Fair at Northern Maine Community College, marking the largest turnout in recent years.
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5 days ago
New Aroostook network aims to help female entrepreneurs succeed
“I kept hearing this from women across The County and decided to form a steering committee to help launch this.”
5 days ago
UMPI professor awarded Maine Sea Grant for Atlantic salmon research
Dr. Anna Vinton, UMPI assistant professor of ecosystem sustainability, has received a $5,000 Maine Sea Grant to collaborate with state and nonprofit partners in developing a new qualitative tool that will help identify the best combinations of salmon populations for restocking the Kennebec River.
5 days ago
St. John Valley-based credit union expands to Presque Isle and Brewer
“We were looking for other opportunities where we could bring what we offer into those communities and make a difference and make an impact.”
6 days ago
Aroostook eatery expands into new location and adds pickup window
“We have a massive market to capture outside of here,” Ayotte said.
7 days ago
Maine mental health agency targeted in Russian ransomware attack
Qilin, which analysts have cited as the world’s leading ransomware threat, added the Presque Isle-based healthcare organization to a list of victims.
7 days ago
Aroostook woman starts delivery service to fill community need
She realized there was a need and wanted to give back to a community that has transformed her perspective.
7 days ago
Empty Bowls taking place April 10
The University of Maine at Presque Isle and Wintergreen Arts Center are teaming up to present another round of Empty Bowls — a fundraiser that offers up hand-crafted ceramic bowls and soup to fight hunger on a local scale — and are asking people to bring their love of art and their appetite.
1 week ago
First emergency veterinarian north of Holden opens in Mars Hill
It’s the northernmost after-hours veterinary clinic in the state, meeting a significant need in a rural region that has long faced a shortage of veterinarians.
1 week ago
Planners tap into eclipse success to build an outdoor economy
“Our region has incredible natural assets. …We can create experiences that attract visitors while strengthening our local economy.”
