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Caribou launches extended celebration of the city’s small businesses

Though Small Business Saturday has already passed, fans of Caribou businesses still have a chance to support entrepreneurs and take part in a new version of the yearly celebration.

NMCC shares ‘A Story Worth Telling’ at this year’s annual Foundation Dinner

On the evening of Thursday, Nov. 17 NMCC hosted the annual Foundation Dinner, where “A Story Worth Telling” was shared. The evening began with a Foundation board meeting followed by social time where guests visited student displays highlighting the following programs:

Cary awarded year two of lung cancer screening grant

Cary Medical Center has received the second year of funding to increase awareness related to Low Dose CT Lung Cancer Screening. The award of $20,000 will help support a broad range of health information activities along with a professional education program in the spring of 2023.

There’s a new way for County residents to help pay rising electricity bills

This year has seen a high cost placed on Maine residents utility bills like electricity and gas, combined with the rising costs for food.

Gracie Fighter Jiu Jitsu opens martial arts gym on Main Street

Gracie Fighter Jiu-Jitsu opened a second gym in Aroostook County on Sept. 12 where the business offers beginner-level training classes to kids and adults.

Chamber declares ‘Plaid Friday’

The Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce has announced a new plan to prioritize local businesses. Plaid Friday is Nov. 25. While the idea may have originated in California, it has now spread to local towns across the country.

Whitehead joins Loring Job Corps

The Loring Job Corps Center and Career Systems Development Corporation has announced Robert Whitehead as the new director of human resources.

Reed Gallery presents ‘Warhol Revisited’

The University of Maine at Presque Isle’s Reed Art Gallery will present “Warhol Revisited,” a selection from its collection of original artworks by renowned American artist Andy Warhol, from Dec. 2 to Jan. 27, 2023. The exhibition will feature black-and-white photographs, Polaroids, and original screen prints.

TEMPO Employment Services announce US Small Business Administration’s Women-Owned Small Business certification and HUBZone certification

TEMPO Employment Services, a leading employment agency serving Aroostook County businesses and job seekers since 1985, is pleased to announce that it has been certified to participate in the US Small Business Administration’s Women-Owned Small Business program.

Katahdin Trust Employees raise $2,400 for Aroostook House of Comfort

The Aroostook House of Comfort was selected to be the recipient of funds raised during the first three quarters of 2022 by employees of Katahdin Trust, a local community bank serving northern Maine and the greater Bangor and Portland regions.

Ministry opens new building

Apostolic Training Ministries celebrated the grand opening of their new building in Fort Fairfield with a ribbon cutting hosted by the Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce.

Former Celtics player to share recovery story

Aroostook Mental Health Services Inc. and the Aroostook Rural Communities Opioid Response Program will welcome a former Boston Celtics player to The County to share his recovery journey.

Chasse takes Hope & Justice helm

The Hope & Justice Project Board of Directors has announced they have chosen Courtney Chasse of Madawaska to serve as the project’s next executive director.

Lights of Life holiday tradition supports cancer care, celebrates those affected by cancer

Northern Light AR Gould Hospital has kicked off its 2022 Lights of Life campaign. Community members can honor and remember friends, family members, caregivers, and others who have been affected by cancer. Every dollar raised through Lights of Life supports cancer care services in Aroostook County.

S.W. Collins Company receives community service award

The Institute for Family-Owned Business, a Portland-based nonprofit, in partnership with the MEMIC Group, a Portland-based workers compensation insurance provider presented S.W. Collins Company with the Shep Lee Community Service Award, named for one of the founders of IFOB at their annual 2022 Maine Family Business Awards ceremony.

McCarthy promoted to executive vice president, chief human resources officer at Katahdin Trust

Katahdin Trust, a community bank founded in 1918 serving northern Maine and the greater Bangor and Portland regions, has announced the promotion of Natasha McCarthy to executive vice president, chief human resources officer.

Houlton’s downtown revitalization gets boost from federal program

Faced with an ever-changing dynamic, Houlton is exploring ways it can improve not only its historic downtown, but also the overall business climate of the community.

Katahdin Trust’s Hill named Next Up: 40 Under 40 Maine’s Next Generation of Leaders

Katahdin Trust Company is pleased to announce that Katie Hill, vice president, bank operations manager, has been named one of the “Mainebiz Next Up: 40 Under 40” honorees for 2022.

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