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Your change helps change lives at NorState FCU

At first glance, spare change doesn’t seem like it would add up to much. That’s certainly not the case when the fees collected from NorState Federal Credit Union’s coin sorters are added up throughout the year and then donated to worthy charities.

Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians announces hiring of new staff members

The Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians have announced the addition of three new staff members to their team. Robbin Brewer and Sakoya Blackwell have joined the HBMI’s Health Department as social work case managers, while Linda McCord has been brought on as a licensed clinical social worker.

Rossignol promoted to Katahdin Trust assistant vice president, system administrator

Katahdin Trust, a community bank serving northern Maine and the greater Bangor and Portland regions, is pleased to announce the promotion of Scott Rossignol to assistant vice president, system administrator. In this role, Rossignol will be responsible for ensuring that the Bank’s integrated systems operate efficiently as well as continue to provide technical assistance and training for system users.

United Way of Aroostook to administer over $28,000 in emergency food and shelter grant funding

United Way of Aroostook has been selected to administer a $28,974 grant from the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program that will provide additional resources to local organizations that meet these two basic needs.

Aroostook Day at the Legislature set for Feb. 15

After a brief pandemic absence, Aroostook Partnership is once again hosting Aroostook Day at the Legislature Wednesday Feb. 15 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Senator Inn in Augusta.

Presque Isle Rotary announces 75th annual auction proceed recipients

The Presque Isle Rotary Club is celebrating several milestones in 2023. Not only will they be celebrating their 100th anniversary in April, they are also celebrating the 75th year of the Presque Isle Rotary Auction.

Presque Isle Future Business Leaders of America donates coats and jackets

The Presque Isle Future Business Leaders of America collected coats and jackets for their community service project at their stew night fundraiser on Jan. 5 at the PISC. The clothing was donated to Catholic Charities in Presque Isle.

Katahdin Bankshares reports fourth quarter 2022 results

Katahdin Bankshares Corp. (OTCQX: KTHN), the parent company of Katahdin Trust Company, a full-service community bank founded in 1918 serving northern Maine and the greater Bangor and Portland regions, announced its 2022 fourth quarter earnings of $3.2 million, or $0.98 per common share.

President Jackson, ACAP President highlight emergency energy relief

On Jan. 24, Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, joined Jason Parent from Aroostook County Action Program and representatives from Maine Community Action Programs, MaineHousing, and Maine Energy Marketers Association, for a press conference at the State House celebrating bipartisan efforts to keep working families and older Mainers warm this winter.

Woollard Family Creations featured at Wintergreen in February

Wintergreen Arts Center will feature the artwork of Jeremy and Mary Woollard during the month of February. The opening reception of their show, Woollard Family Creations, will be held on Feb. 3 from 6 to 8 p.m., during Presque Isle’s First Friday Art Walk.

Grant-writing seminar to assist non-profits obtain funding

As part of its 60th anniversary celebration in 2023, Presque Isle Historical Society is once again offering a comprehensive but affordable grant-writing workshop for the area. The workshop is being offered on Saturday, Feb. 25 and is only $75 per person.

Aroostook CA$H Coalition will prepare taxes again

The Aroostook CA$H Coalition will be preparing taxes again this year starting Feb. 8. IRS tax law certified volunteers will be available to provide free tax preparation and financial checkups for low- to middle-income households earning less than $58,000 by appointment only.

PITC program spotlight: business technology

Presque Isle High School senior Jack Hallett is a second-year student in the business technology program at Presque Isle Tech Center. Participating in the business technology program has helped Hallett choose a career path after graduation.

Presque Isle Historical Society names ‘Director of the Year’

Presque Isle Historical Society is very pleased to announce that Steve Sweetser has been named “Director of the Year.” Sweetser was presented with a plaque at a special meeting of Presque Isle Historical Society’s Board of Directors on Jan. 12.

Probus Club learns about local farming

Local agricultural producer Todd Winslow spoke to PROBUS members at the December meeting on the subject of Maine agriculture.

Ribbon cutting for Safe Haven Spa

We were proud to hold a ribbon cutting to celebrate the grand opening of Safe Haven Spa in Presque Isle. The business is located at 64 Griffin Street, and can be reached at 207-764-0634 or https://www.facebook.com/kristinbarnesbeauty.

USDA Local Working Group meeting Feb. 2

The Southern Aroostook Soil and Water Conservation District will host a meeting of the USDA Local Working Group at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2. The meeting will be held at the USDA Service Center, 304 North St. in Houlton, and the public is encouraged to participate.

Agriculture education scholarship available

Graduating seniors from Maine high schools who are National FFA Organization (Future Farmers of America) members and interested in pursuing a career in farming, agriculture or natural resources are invited to apply for a Ronald P. Guerrette FFA Scholarship through the Maine Community Foundation.

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