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Katahdin Trust announces retail officer promotions

Katahdin Trust, a community bank founded in 1918 serving northern Maine and the greater Bangor and Portland regions, is proud to announce the promotion of several retail officers to advanced roles within the company.

Cary has ribbon cutting ceremony for new OB Unit

We had the pleasure of holding a ribbon cutting in celebration of Cary Medical Center’s New OB Unit. This new unit will give labor, delivery, post-partum, auxiliary facilities, and primary care new meanings in Caribou.

‘Turning the Tide on Lung Cancer’ conference highlights the importance of screenings

On Thursday, May 18 Cary Medical Center hosted the virtual conference “Turning the Tide on Lung Cancer” highlighting the importance of low dose CT lung cancer screening. Two keynote speakers, Dr. Kim-Lori Sandler and Dr. Michael Gieske, addressed their respective work and research as it relates to lung cancer screening.

Wintergreen rolls out new family-friendly event combining food and fitness

Wintergreen Arts Center is rolling out a new family-friendly, community event to take place on Saturday, June 10 starting at 11 a.m. at Griffeth Honda, 130 Main Street.

Katahdin Bankshares Corp. announces quarterly dividend

Katahdin Bankshares Corp. (OTCQX: KTHN), the parent company of Katahdin Trust Company, a community bank founded in 1918 serving northern Maine and the greater Bangor and Portland regions, announced that it has declared a cash dividend of $0.152 per share for the second quarter of 2023.

Wintergreen to celebrate community support on June 2

Wintergreen Arts Center is hosting a celebration of its families, students, supporters, staff, donors, and volunteers on Friday, June 2 at 6 p.m. during Presque Isle’s First Friday Art Walk.

McKinley earns Life and Health License

Erica Hafford, life and benefits department manager for F. A. Peabody Insurance, is pleased to announce that Emily McKinley has earned her Life and Health License.

Maine Veterans’ Homes Caribou administrator receives national award

The American College of Health Care Administrators honors Melissa Graham, multi-level long term care administrator of Maine Veterans' Homes in Caribou, with the 2023 Eli Pick Facility Leadership Award. Only 2 percent of facilities nationwide met the initial selection criteria.

Reed earns Property and Casualty License

Lisa Hutchinson, VP of insurance services for F. A. Peabody Insurance, is pleased to announce that Alexandra Reed has earned her Property and Casualty License.

Lead CDL Instructor Dyer receives NMCC President’s Award

On Saturday, May 13, Northern Maine Community College presented commercial driver's license lead instructor and coordinator Dennis Dyer with the 2023 President’s Award. The ceremony was held at The Forum during the College’s 58th annual commencement.

olunteer driver program receives donation

The Caribou Area Ride Service recently received a donation from the S.W. Collins Company in Caribou. The donation of $340 comes from the Community Grant Fund which seeks input from the store’s customers and then proportions donations to local nonprofit organizations.

Aroostook native brings hobby store and restaurant to Caribou

Gaming enthusiasts in Caribou have a dedicated gathering space thanks to the city's newest entrepreneur.

Workforce coordinator will build bridges for ‘new Mainers’

Victoire Liwanga recently became workforce development coordinator for New Mainers at Northern Maine Community College.

Humane society donation

To honor National Volunteer Month in April, UScellular associates in Presque Isle held a pet supply drive at the 773 Main St. store.

Caribou Recovery Houses gain recertification

The Center for the Advancement of Rural Living together with Recovery Aroostook have announced that the Maine Association of Recovery Residences has re-certified two recovery houses based in Caribou. The houses, one a men’s residence and the other a women’s residence are owned by CARL.

Committee plans eclipse forum

The Southern Aroostook Development Corporation’s Attraction Committee continues planning for the total solar eclipse taking place across Maine on April 8, 2024.

Development group welcomes new director

The Southern Aroostook Development Corporation hosted a meet-and-greet event at the Shiretown’s UpOver to welcome its new executive director, Johanna Johnston, on Thursday, May 4.

United Ag & Turf, NE expands locations to Aroostook County

United Ag & Turf, NE, which operates John Deere dealerships throughout New England and eastern New York, has added John Deere agriculture and turf products to their current United Construction & Forestry locations in Houlton and New Canada.

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