Business News

6 hours ago

Grinch has a heart for Zippel

The Grinch chats with a Zippel Elementary School student at McDonald’s in Presque Isle during a recent one-night fundraiser.

1 day ago

Cary Medical Center and local EMS partner for advanced trauma training

CARIBOU, Maine — Earlier this month staff from Cary Medical Center joined team members from several local ambulance services for a collaborative training day focused on enhancing trauma care. The full-day program covered the entire continuum of trauma management — from pre-hospital response and rapid assessment to in-hospital critical care. In small rural communities, this […]

6 days ago

Katahdin Trust announces branch manager and cash management transitions

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Katahdin Trust, a community bank with 16 branch locations throughout northern, central and southern Maine, is pleased to announce the appointment of Janet Doak as the newest member of its cash management team, seasoned manager Melissa Dahlgren as the new branch manager for Presque Isle and Ashland and Lucinda “Cindy” Kelley […]

1 week ago

UMPI hosts a Trent’s Tree for second year

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — For a second year, the University of Maine at Presque Isle will host a Trent’s Tree in its Campus Center as part of a statewide initiative created for those who are coping with grief and loss during the holidays. This interactive holiday project was created by the Maine-based nonprofit Stay; For […]

2 weeks ago

Fidium honored with Rural Broadband Champion award for Greater East Grand Region fiber project

DANFORTH, Maine — Fidium, a next-generation fiber internet and network services company, has been recognized with the Pinnacle Award for Telecom and Wireless, earning the distinction of Rural Broadband Champion. “The Telecom and Wireless sector continues to set the pace for innovation, connecting people and businesses worldwide,” said Kate Lang, executive director of the Pinnacle […]

2 weeks ago

UScellular donates $1,500 to Presque Isle Minor Hockey

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — This holiday season UScellular, now part of T-Mobile, gave back to the Presque Isle community by donating $1,500 worth of hockey equipment. The donation will help Presque Isle Minor Hockey fulfill the organization’s mission of providing local youth with an opportunity to become physically active, learn teamwork and leadership skills, develop […]