2 days ago

Katahdin Bankshares declares dividend

Katahdin Bankshares Corp. (OTCQX: KTHN), parent company of Katahdin Trust Company, announced that it has declared a cash dividend of $0.1125 per share for the third quarter of 2019.

2 days ago

Anonymous donor helps Presque Isle food pantry feed the hungry

Charlene Buzza, Grace Interfaith Food Table director of volunteers, was pleasantly surprised one recent day to receive a phone call from Sherry Locke, executive director of United Way of Aroostook, saying a donation had come through United Way for G.I.F.T.

3 days ago

United Way kicks off 2019 campaign

Twenty-five people representing various businesses and organizations around The County attended United Way of Aroostook’s Campaign Kick-Off Breakfast Sept. 12 at Café Sorpreso in Presque Isle.  

3 days ago

Mother and daughter looking forward to serving hot meals, tasty sweets at mall

The Aroostook Centre Mall in Presque Isle is now home to a new eatery in the food court, run by a mother and daughter pair from Washburn who are anxious to serve a variety of homemade meals and sweets.

3 days ago

Kiwanis donates to rec programs

The Kiwanis Club of Presque Isle recently donated $300 to the Presque Isle Recreation and Parks Department to purchase equipment (baseballs, softballs, soccer balls, basketballs, etc.) for current and upcoming programs for local youth.

4 days ago

Presque Isle Rotary Club moves annual auction online, aims to help community nonprofits

The Presque Isle Rotary Club is gearing up for its annual charity auction, which will be held exclusively online for the first time this year.

4 days ago

Once filled with debris, Maine’s forests are getting clean thanks to outdoor enthusiasts

A few short years ago, when Maine’s game wardens and forest rangers began teaming up to fight the ugly problem of woodland dumping, the state’s forest was filled with places where people had decided to discard their unwanted tires, appliances and other debris.

5 days ago

Cutting Edge Hair Salon celebrates opening with ribbon-cutting

The Cutting Edge Hair Salon of Presque Isle, located at 631 Main St., celebrated its official opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, Sept. 6, hosted by the Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce.

5 days ago

Pines receives ‘Best Places to Work in Maine’ honor

Pines Health Services was recently named as one of the 2019 Best Places to Work in Maine. 

5 days ago

NMDC slates federal contracting workshop

Northern Maine Development Commission will sponsor a workshop from 8:30 to 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 18, for companies interested in upcoming opportunities with two major federal projects.

5 days ago

Heald to lead northern agencies for F.A. Peabody

Troy Heald, CIC, Northern Aroostook district manager, will now oversee the Presque Isle branch operations of the F. A. Peabody Company upon the retirement of longtime senior agent and branch manager, Thomas Clowes.  

5 days ago

Small businesses, artisans fuel creative economy in The County

On her small farm in northern Maine, Tammy Kerekes taps into nature to help cure the ills of others.

1 week ago

Maple becomes new pageant consultant

Professional Image Associates has announced the addition of Wendy Holmes Maple of Mapleton to their diverse consulting staff.  

1 week ago

Newly revamped McDonald’s in PI officially opens to enthusiastic community response

After three months of construction, the new McDonald’s building on Main Street in Presque Isle opened its doors to customers on the morning of Friday, Sept. 6.

1 week ago

Cell carrier offers youth funds

Youth organizations in Maine can earn up to $1,000 through U.S. Cellular's Community Connections program. 

1 week ago

Kiwanis Club donates school supplies to Pine Street Elementary School

Pine Street Elementary School recently received a gift of backpacks, crayons, pencils, glue sticks, notebooks, paper and many more items when the Presque Isle Kiwanis Club visited the school to present a donation of school supplies.

1 week ago

Bank earns spot on national top 20 list

Machias Savings Bank, with local branches in Houlton, Presque Isle and Caribou, has been named one of the Best Banks to Work For in the Nation for the fifth year in a row. 

1 week ago

RSU 50 board to meet Sept. 9, 2019

RSU 50 will hold a regular board meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 9.