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NMCC Foundation annual dinner celebrates strong roots and bright futures in Aroostook County

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine – The Northern Maine Community College Foundation brought together community leaders, donors, alumni, faculty, staff, students and business partners for its annual dinner. Nicole Cote, executive director of the NMCC Foundation, introduced the evening’s theme “Strong Roots, Bright Futures — Creating Success in Aroostook County”, which highlighted the role of education, philanthropy […]

2 days ago

Winery reaps awards at Big E

Hidden Spring Winery, owned and operated by Aroostook County locals Richard Sloat and Veronica Jean Sloat, won honors for Maine in the 2026 Big E Gold Medal Wine Competition.

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Agency celebrates new office space

The Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting to celebrate TEMPO Employment Services’ new location on Main Street in Presque Isle.

4 days ago

Ricker College Trustees award scholarships

The Ricker Board of Trustees met on Friday, Oct. 23 for their biennial meeting. Chair Leigh Cummings oversaw the meeting with Executive Director Gary Bossie.

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Aroostook Iron CrossFit invites veterans, public to special workout

Aroostook Iron CrossFit is commemorating Veterans Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11 with a special workout and would like to invite the community to join in. While the workout is open to anyone interested, veterans and active military service members are being extended a special invitation.

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A journey of a lifetime

This past fall Jerry Riley, accompanied by his son Jerad, joined other veterans flying from Maine to Washington, D.C. as guests of Honor Flight Maine. Elwood Prosser, was also a participant on another flight last year.

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Katahdin Trust named One of the Best Places to Work in Maine

Katahdin Trust, a local community bank founded in 1918, serving northern Maine and the greater Bangor and Portland regions, is proud to announce that they have been named as one of the Best Places to Work in Maine for the ninth consecutive year.