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1 month ago

MMG Insurance commits support to Northern Light Dialysis Center in Presque Isle

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — MMG Insurance has committed to the purchase of a new dialysis machine for the Northern Light Dialysis Center in Presque Isle, reinforcing the company’s dedication to supporting access to critical healthcare services for Aroostook County. The Northern Light Dialysis Center in Presque Isle is the only dialysis facility north of Lincoln, […]

1 month ago

Locations added to Walk-In Wednesdays for heating assistance applications

As heating oil prices continue to rise and households face the highest  home energy costs of the season, Community Action in Aroostook, Washington and Hancock Counties is urging residents to apply for heating assistance as soon as  possible if they have not already done so. Community Action is pleased to announce that Washington County locations […]

1 month ago

The County Federal Credit Union awards community grant to support veterans and families

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The County Federal Credit Union is proud to announce the awarding of a Community Mini-Grant to Witt’s End Wilderness, a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating meaningful outdoor experiences for veterans and their families in Northern Maine. In celebration of its 70th anniversary in 2026, the credit union launched a Community Mini-Grant […]

1 month ago

Bank warns public of rising scam attempts

HOULTON, Maine – Katahdin Trust is urging individuals and businesses across Maine to remain alert as reports of fraud and scam attempts continue to increase statewide. Scammers are increasingly posing as well-known companies, financial institutions or even bank employees, using highly convincing phone calls, text messages and emails to trick people into sharing sensitive information […]

1 month ago

Educational program on ranked-choice voting

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — On Tuesday, June 9, primary elections will be held in Maine. Voting in Presque Isle will take place at the Sargent Family Community Center located at 24 Chapman Road from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The election ballot does include ranked-choice voting. Sample ballots may be viewed at the City Clerk’s […]

1 month ago

Folsom named NMCC 2026 Faculty Member of the Year

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Allison Folsom, MSN, RN, CNEpv, nursing faculty and practical nursing coordinator at Northern Maine Community College, has been named the college’s 2026 Faculty Member of the Year, an honor selected by students in recognition of excellence in teaching and mentorship. Folsom earned her associate degree in nursing from NMCC in 2019, […]

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AR Gould offers two new services that benefit cardiac and stroke care in the region

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Northern Light AR Gould Hospital is pleased to announce that it is now offering a new procedure to help reduce stroke risk and a new imaging test to identify potential cardiac concerns. Coronary computed tomography angiography, or coronary CTA, is a heart imaging test that helps determine if plaque buildup has […]

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NorState FCU to host 2nd annual Special Olympics golf scramble

NorState Federal Credit Union is proud to announce the return of its Special Olympics golf scramble, taking place this July in support of Special Olympics athletes across Aroostook County. Last year NorState FCU took over the tournament to continue the long-standing tradition of the Cloukey Challenge, originally founded by Rene Cloukey and a dedicated group […]