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1 year ago

Katahdin Trust named a 2025 Best Place for Working Parents

HOULTON, Maine – Katahdin Trust Company is proud to announce their designation as a 2025 Best Place for Working Parents®. Katahdin Trust has earned this award for their family-friendly policies and employee benefits they offer, particularly for working parents. This marks the fourth consecutive year of Katahdin Trust receiving this recognition. “We are proud to […]

1 year ago

Aroostook Chapter of Maine Credit Unions awards $1,000 scholarship

The Aroostook Chapter of Maine Credit Unions is proud to announce Emma Bragg of Fort Fairfield High School as the recipient of a $1,000 scholarship. The scholarship is offered to local high school students who attended the Chapter’s Financial Fitness Fair, a joint initiative organized by four participating credit unions in the chapter, including Acadia […]

1 year ago

NMCC job fair opens doors to career opportunities for students and community

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The 2025 Northern Maine Community College Job Fair, held March 27, provided a valuable platform for job seekers to explore employment opportunities across diverse industries. The annual event connected more than 500 job seekers with 75 employers. Employers representing a wide range of industries, including healthcare, technology, manufacturing, hospitality and government, […]

1 year ago

Junior Achievement of Maine’s Titan Challenge prepares students for real-world opportunity

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Junior Achievement of Maine will host its 19th Annual JA Titan Challenge for high school students on Thursday, April 3, with the University of Maine at Presque Isle serving as the northernmost location. This immersive business competition introduces students to business, entrepreneurship, and leadership development by providing a real-world simulation that […]

1 year ago

NMCC hosts Phi Theta Kappa spring induction ceremony

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Northern Maine Community College held the Phi Theta Kappa spring induction ceremony on March 19 in the Edmunds Conference Center. The event recognized new members of the Alpha Phi Epsilon Chapter for their academic achievement and leadership. The ceremony included a welcome from Phi Theta Kappa Advisor Robert Carlson, an NMCC […]

1 year ago

Houlton High School Alumni Association and Putnam Family Charitable Trust donate $10,000 to Houlton Middle High School Emergency Fund

HOULTON, Maine – The Houlton Middle High School has received a generous $10,000 donation to its emergency fund, thanks to the combined efforts of the Houlton High School Alumni Association and the Putnam Family Charitable Trust. The donation, made on February 27, will provide critical support to students and families facing financial hardships, ensuring access […]