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Brunswick aerospace company bluShift could launch rocket at Loring by month’s end

bluShift Aerospace of Brunswick may be able to launch the Stardust 1.0 rocket at the Loring Commerce Centre before the end of the month, but the company has not confirmed any specific dates as of Jan. 22.

Beloved Caribou daycare provider retires after 45 years

After opening her home to hundreds of neighborhood children in Caribou for the past four decades, creating lifelong memories and friendships, beloved daycare provider Mary Pike is retiring.

Northern Light Walk-In Care to open Caribou site Feb. 1

Officials at Northern Light A.R. Gould Hospital have announced that a new Walk-In Care service will open in Caribou on Monday, Feb. 1.

County native leaves nursing and opens new floral business

After several years of working as a nurse outside of Aroostook County, Dakota Koch has returned and is in the midst of starting a business she hopes will bring smiles to people’s faces when they most need it.

ACAP visits clinic with gifts to reduce stress

Aroostook County Action Program’s 5210 Let’s Go! Program recently met with the team at the St. Apollonia Dental Clinic to provide yoga supplies to help their team members reduce stress associated with COVID-19 and the workplace.

York’s of Houlton promotes Gardner to general sales manager

York’s of Houlton has promoted Emily Gardner to general sales manager for the automobile dealership. In her new role, Gardner will be responsible for the new Toyota and Ford sales department, used vehicle sales department, finance and insurance, as well as the Customer Care Center.

Hughes earns Property and Casualty License

Christopher Anderson, president of the F.A. Peabody Company (FAPCO), has announced that Liam Hughes has earned his Property and Casualty license. Hughes is a graduate of Presque Isle High School and Husson University, with a business degree.

Customer service award

The Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce presented the January Customer Service Award to Carroll’s Auto Sales and Service in Presque Isle.

MMG Insurance announces promotion of Dill to vice president of marketing & business development

MMG Insurance Company is pleased to announce that Kayla O’Malley Dill has been promoted to vice president of marketing and business development, effective Jan. 4.

Katahdin Trust employees raise $2,000 for Ronald McDonald House

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Maine was the recipient of funds raised during 2020 by employees of Katahdin Trust, a local community bank.

AMHC is the local StrengthenME provider in Aroostook, Washington and Hancock counties

Aroostook Mental Health Services, Inc. (AMHC) is pleased to be the local provider for StrengthenME in Aroostook, Washington and Hancock counties. StrengthenME is Maine’s behavioral health and resiliency response to COVID-19, providing free stress management, wellness, and resiliency resources.

Donor remembers father with $10,000 gift to hospital

Northern Light AR Gould Hospital recently received a $10,000 donation in memory of Alex Silver from his daughter Beverly Silver Bachrach.

NMCC opens new dining commons and community teaching kitchen

Northern Maine Community College begins the spring semester with an exciting new feature on campus, the completely remodeled Reed Dining Commons, which became available to students in the final weeks of fall semester after approximately nine months of construction.

Tax help program gears up for February start

AARP’s Tax-Aide program, which offers tax assistance to the elderly, low-income and others who might need assistance, plans to open in Caribou by Feb. 16.

York’s of Houlton promotes Gardner to general sales manager

York’s of Houlton has promoted Emily Gardner to general sales manager for the automobile dealership. In her new role, Gardner will be responsible for the new Toyota and Ford sales department, used vehicle sales department, finance and insurance, as well as the Customer Care Center.

City approves reimbursement for Porvair Filtration Group

Caribou City Council voted to approve a $14,694.75 reimbursement for Porvair Filtration Group on Jan. 11 as part of a four-year agreement that runs through October 2022.

Hospital making plans for community vaccinations

Cary Medical Center and Pines Health Services have announced that they will soon begin conducting community vaccination clinics.

Aroostook employers urged to promote “recovery-friendly” workplace initiatives

With the opioid crisis continuing its hold on Maine residents, local employers are beginning to learn more about how to help current and prospective employees who are in recovery and looking to re-enter the workforce.

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