Business News

1 year ago

Aroostook County Tourism implements networking series to grow the industry

CARIBOU, Maine – On Wednesday, January 15  Aroostook County Tourism will be hosting a networking event titled “Coffee and Tourism” at the Best Western Caribou Inn & Convention Center, located at 19 Main Street  in Caribou. The gathering, scheduled from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m., is open to all businesses, municipalities and associations in the local, […]

1 year ago

Tourism powers Maine’s economy

Were you aware that tourism is the leading economic industry in the state of Maine, and cultural heritage tourism is its fastest growing sector?  

1 year ago

Katahdin Trust employees donate $2,500 to Anah Temple Shriners

HOULTON, Maine – Katahdin Trust, a local community bank that serves northern Maine and the greater Bangor and Portland regions, has announced that the Anah Temple Shriners was selected to be the recipient of funds raised by Katahdin Trust employees through the Bank’s Casual Because We Care program. “Each year many local organizations are taken […]

1 year ago

Several major projects coming to the St. John Valley in 2025

MADAWASKA, Maine – The St. John Valley region has no shortage of major developments coming in the year ahead, including a multi-million dollar road repair project, new public safety facilities, and new businesses. In Madawaska, Town Manager David Daigle said the next phase of urban development for the midtown shopping plaza is well underway. Fish […]

1 year ago

St. John Valley Year in Review, Part 2

These were the top stories in the second half of 2024: July The Eagle Lake Water & Sewer District petitioned the state to prohibit the use of pesticides within 500 feet of two wells that supply the town’s drinking water. Eagle Lake Water & Sewer District Superintendent Gerald Raymond said this is a preventative measure […]