Business News

2 days ago

LP Building Solutions awards largest scholarship class in company history

NASHVILLE, Tennessee – LP Building Solutions, a leading manufacturer of high-performance building products, has awarded a record 104 scholarships to the children of team members for the 2026–27 academic year, marking the 25th anniversary of the LP Scholarship Program. The milestone brings LP’s total scholarship investment to more than $3 million since 2001 and extends […]

3 days ago

Families invited to Aroostook Back-to-School Bash

Community Action in Aroostook, Washington, and Hancock  Counties and United Way of Aroostook invite community members to celebrate the start of a new school year at the Aroostook Back-to-School Bash from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Friday, Aug. 14 at the CAAWHC Customer Service Center, 771 Main St. 

4 days ago

The County Federal Credit Union awards Community Mini-Grant to cancer support organization

HOULTON, Maine — The County Federal Credit Union is proud to announce the awarding of a Community Mini-Grant to Bridge to Hope, a nonprofit organization created to help ease the burden of a cancer diagnosis. In celebration of its 70th anniversary in 2026, The County launched a Community Mini-Grant initiative to provide financial support to […]

5 days ago

Ribbon cutting celebrates new eyewear business

The Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon cutting for Northern Maine Eyewear, located at 163 State St., Presque Isle. From left are, front row: Mary Kate Barbosa, chamber board member; Kylie Barnes; Lisa Thompson, owner; Elizabeth Thompson; Kassidie Shaw; and Stacy Skinner, chamber vice president. Back row: LaNiece Sirois, chamber executive director; […]

1 week ago

15 County artists receive micro grants from Aroostook Creative Network

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The Aroostook Creative Network has awarded micro-grants to 15 artists from across Aroostook County, providing funding to support new creative projects, professional development and career-building opportunities. The grants support artists as they create new work, build professional skills, pursue career opportunities and share their work with the public. This year’s recipients […]

1 week ago

Fort Kent library invites young Mainers to explore careers from the Moon to Mars

FORT KENT, Maine — Young people interested in space, science and engineering have an opportunity to meet aerospace engineer and analog astronaut Makiah Eustice during a live virtual presentation at the Fort Kent Public Library from 3 to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 13. Eustice will present “From Maine to the Moon to Mars” in […]