7 mins ago

County Commissioners endorse new legislation for I-95 expansion

The Aroostook County Commissioners have expressed public support for a proposed expansion of Interstate 95 to Fort Kent.

20 hours ago

NMCC brings home gold from SkillsUSA Maine, earns spot at nationals in June

On Friday, March 17 six students from Northern Maine Community College competed at the SkillsUSA competition in Bangor against students throughout the state. NMCC’s team earned three gold medals and two silver, winning top honors in both welding and electrical.

20 hours ago

Wintergreen to share the art of two Aroostook County artists in April

Wintergreen Arts Center is excited to share the art of two Aroostook County artists during the month of April. Beth Ann Cummings and Fallan Robertson will be opening their shows at Wintergreen on Friday, April 7, beginning at 6 p.m.

1 day ago

City Council proclaims April as Presque Isle Historical Society Month

At the March 1 Presque Isle City Council meeting, the Council issued a proclamation honoring Presque Isle Historical Society’s 60th anniversary in 2023 by declaring April as Presque Isle Historical Society Month.  

4 days ago

FCC grants seven new amateur radio operator license ot Caribou residents

Seven Caribou area residents passed the Federal Communications Commission licensing exam for their Amateur Radio Operators License on Tuesday night, March 21.

5 days ago

Houlton gala packs the house for annual awards, fundraiser and meeting

Each year, for more than 30 years, the chamber combines its annual membership meeting with a fundraising gala and community awards ceremony. And for 13 of those years, Chamber Executive Director Jane Torres, other board members and volunteers have been cooking the gala dinner on their own.

5 days ago

Cary Medical Center hires crisis services provider

Cary Medical Center is excited to announce the addition of James York, MHRT-CSP, to the emergency department team.

5 days ago

Johnston appointed executive director of Southern Aroostook Development Corporation

The Southern Aroostook Development Corporation has announced the appointment of Johanna Johnston as its new executive director starting March 13.

6 days ago

Agency on Aging gallery features PI photographer’s work in April

Aroostook Agency on Aging will exhibit the work of Presque Isle  photographer Michael A. Gudreau in April as part of the Artists for Aging initiative. In addition to  framed photographs, the artist will present several digital collections of his images as well as a  display of film era cameras and accessories during an opening reception from 5-8 p.m. Friday,  April 7. 

6 days ago

United Way of Aroostook funding applications available

Tony Lahey, president of the United Way of Aroostook Board of Directors, and Executive Director Sarah Duncan, have announced the application for United Way of Aroostook funding for 2023-24 is now available.

1 week ago

Versant Power gives $5,000 to support Agency on Aging’s March for Meals

Versant Power recently awarded Aroostook Agency on Aging a $5,000 charitable donation to help meet the sharply increasing demand for home-delivered meal services to older persons  in northern Maine. 

2 weeks ago

Kiwanis visits Caribou club

Kiwanis Club of Presque Isle members recently joined the Caribou Kiwanis Club for a joint session.

2 weeks ago

Cookie sales benefit Pink Aroostook

Tim Hortons stores in Caribou, Madawaska and Presque Isle recently donated nearly $2,500 to an Aroostook County breast health program.

2 weeks ago

Katahdin Trust named a 2023 Best Place for Working Parents

Katahdin Trust Company is proud to announce their designation as a 2023 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 second consecutive year of Katahdin Trust receiving this recognition.

2 weeks ago

Winslows are chamber’s Citizens of the Year

The Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce recognized community members contributions of various organizations to Aroostook County during its annual award dinner on March 9.

2 weeks ago

Bank donates to 8th-graders

The Caribou branch of The Country Federal Credit Union recently donated to provide snacks for the grade 8 students at Caribou Community School.

2 weeks ago

St. John Valley Associates merges with Aroostook Mental Health Services, Inc.

St. John Valley Associates and Aroostook Mental Health Services, Inc. are pleased to announce that the two agencies will merge, which will take effect on July 1. SJVA will retain the same personnel and level of services in the community; AMHC will provide leadership and  administrative services.

3 weeks ago

Central Aroostook Probus meets

The Central Aroostook Probus meeting was held on Feb. 16 at Reed Hall, NMCC. Sonja Eyler, Presque Isle librarian of the Mark and Emily Turner Memorial Library, spoke of the many opportunities available at the library.