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12 months ago

Berube named Van Buren Regional Technology Center CTE Student of the Year

VAN BUREN, Maine — Congratulations to Gabriella Berube who has been selected as the Van Buren Regional Technology Center CTE Student of the Year. Berube is the daughter of Scott Berube and Sandi Barbagello Lausier from Van Buren. She is a senior at Van Buren Secondary School and participates in courses at the Van Buren […]

12 months ago

UMPI celebrates 22nd annual University Day

Bold Frontiers: The Intersection of Creativity and Innovation is the theme of the University of Maine at Presque Isle’s 22nd annual University Day, taking place on Wednesday, April 16.

1 year ago

Local healthcare leader appointed as president of the Northern New England Chapter of the Healthcare Financial Management Association

CARIBOU, Maine – The Northern New England Chapter of the Healthcare Financial Management Association is proud to announce the appointment of Chelsea Lee Reynolds Desrosiers as the new president effective June 1. Desrosiers, the chief financial officer and chief operations officer at Cary Medical Center, brings over 15 years of experience in healthcare finance and […]

1 year ago

Candidates announced for upcoming Tribal election

HOULTON, Maine — The list of candidates for tribal chief, tribal representative and tribal council have been announced. The election will be held Saturday, April 26 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the HBMI Community Center, located at 568 Foxcroft Road. Incumbent Chief Clarissa E. Sabattis is running unopposed for a four-year term as […]

1 year ago

United Insurance acquires Barresi Financial

PORTLAND, Maine — United Insurance, one of Maine’s largest independent insurance agencies announced the acquisition of Barresi Financial, a 46-year-old employee benefits and financial services company. “Adding a financial services division to our organization has always been one United Insurance’s long-term goals,” President and CEO Zack Frechette expressed. “The Barresi Financial team has been United Insurance’s […]

1 year ago

UMFK Scholars’ Symposium to feature students’ achievements

FORT KENT, Maine – The University of Maine at Fort Kent will host its 13th annual Scholars’ Symposium on Wednesday, April 30 on the UMFK campus. The theme of this year’s event is “Boundaries and Bridges: The U.S.-Canada Border Over Time”. The symposium is free and open to the public. Join us for a dynamic […]

1 year ago

Cats need time to adjust

One question our staff at the Central Aroostook Humane Society are often asked when people adopt a cat is: “How long will it take to adjust to their new surroundings and also to other pets in the home?”