Business News

8 months ago

Acadia FCU promotes Pelletier to VP of information technology

FORT KENT, Maine – Acadia Federal Credit Union is proud to announce the promotion of Charles “Chaz” Pelletier to vice president of information technology, effective July 7. This significant step acknowledges Pelletier’s exceptional leadership and long-standing contributions to the organization’s technological growth and security. Since joining Acadia FCU in 2011 as an IT specialist and […]

8 months ago

Longtime Caribou marijuana business upended by state law change

Sitting in the back row of the Caribou City Council chambers, Derrell Richardson wrung his hands.  For the past four months, the flagship location of his medical cannabis business, Richardson Remedies, in Caribou had been upended by changes to a state cannabis law.  Richardson had done all he could to fix it. Now the onus […]

8 months ago

Traffic permit paves the way for Aroostook’s 1st Wendy’s and Aroma Joe’s

HOULTON, Maine — A state traffic movement permit brings Wendy’s and Aroma Joe’s one step closer to opening new locations just off Interstate 95 across from McDonald’s in Houlton.  Last year, developers proposed adding a drive-up Aroma Joe’s coffee shop and a Wendy’s restaurant at the North Street location. And since that time, Maine Department […]

8 months ago

A new Aroostook ‘bin store’ offers a fresh take on discount shopping

When Presque Isle business owners Andrew and Kassidie Shaw acquired the space beside their clothing boutique, it dawned on them that they could be sitting on a gold mine. The Shaws, who launched Designer Refind last year, have now opened a new storefront that adds a modern twist to discount shopping. Presque Isle once had […]

8 months ago

Houlton Rotary names officers and honors community service

July 1 marked the start of a new Rotary year for the Houlton Rotary Club, ushering in a slate of officers dedicated to continuing the organization’s mission of service above self. Josh McLaughlin, president of J McLaughlin Construction, has stepped up to serve as president of the club. He is joined by Johanna Johnston, executive […]

8 months ago

Rotary basket raffle to debut at Crown of Maine Balloon Fest

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The Rotary Club of Presque Isle is thrilled to announce an exciting new twist for this year’s fundraising efforts: a basket raffle during the highly anticipated Crown of Maine Balloon Fest on Aug. 22-23 at the Northern Maine Fairgrounds. Replacing the club’s traditional auction format, the basket raffle invites local businesses,  […]