16 hours ago

Drive nets more than 1,000 boxes of cereal for kids, food cupboards

Aroostook County Action Program’s annual cereal drive resulted in more than 1,000 boxes of cereal that the agency gave to children at each of their Early Care and Education Centers throughout the region

1 day ago

Acadia Federal Credit Union reorganization leads to new positions, staff development

Acadia Federal Credit Union has announced an internal reorganization that better aligns management with its strategic plan, while emphasizing building relationships with staff, members and the communities they serve.

1 day ago

Aroostook Day at the Legislature is February 5

Aroostook County business, municipal and other leaders will have a chance to interact with many of Maine’s lawmakers as the Aroostook Partnership has set the date for Aroostook Day at the Legislature.

2 days ago

Credit union names FF branch manager

The County Federal Credit Union has announced that Janelle Morin has been promoted to branch manager in Fort Fairfield.

2 days ago

Oncologist earns U.S., Canadian certifications

Dr. Dimas Yusuf, medical oncologist with the team at the Jefferson Cary Cancer Center, has received certification as a specialist in medical oncology from the American Board of Internal Medicine and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

2 days ago

Credit union supports furloughed workers

Acadia Federal Credit Union wanted a way to offer assistance to Maine’s furloughed workers affected by the U.S. government shutdown that has halted steady income for nearly 800,000 people across the country.

3 days ago

Bank offers shutdown assistance

Officials at Katahdin Trust recently announced special financial assistance to customers affected by the United States government shutdown.

3 days ago

Ag Museum plans annual membership supper

The Southern Aroostook Agricultural Museum will host its annual membership supper of roast beef on Saturday, Jan. 19, at 4:30 p.m. With a paid membership, one’s meal is free or otherwise it is $9.

4 days ago

Aroostook Agency on Aging lands $20,000 for new office

With a $20,000 donation from Katahdin Trust Company, the Aroostook Agency on Aging is on its way toward meeting fundraising goals for its new Aging and Disability Resource Center.

6 days ago

Tiny Homes are topic for Houlton Rotarians

The Houlton Rotary Club met for its first meeting of the year on Jan. 7.

7 days ago

State panel told to protect Maine woods from development sprawl

A proposal to change how development is allowed in Maine’s Unorganized Territory still is being met with some vocal opposition, despite some minor changes that a state planning body has made to the draft policy.

7 days ago

Class teaches money management skills

Starting Feb. 5, New Ventures Maine will offer My Money Works, a free five-week class to help participants gain the skills and confidence to create a budget, explore wise use of credit, make a savings plan and set financial goals.

1 week ago

City Drug Store receives Customer Service Recognition Award

City Drug Store of Presque Isle received the Customer Service Recognition Award from the Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce for the month of December for their outstanding customer service and going above and beyond for their customers.

1 week ago

Logging contractors raise more than $122,000 for Maine kids

The Professional Logging Contractors (PLC) of Maine raised $122,500 in 2018 for Log A Load for Maine Kids to benefit Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) hospitals in Maine.

1 week ago

Golden opens Caribou site, hires local staff

Rep. Jared Golden announced on Jan. 9 the hiring of key staff members to serve in his Maine and D.C. offices.

1 week ago

Maine family ‘living out of boxes’ as government shutdown freezes home sales

A Madison family of seven is stuck in the middle of a move after the partial government shutdown put their purchase of a new home on ice, USA Today reported.

1 week ago

Houlton Town Council to meet Jan. 14

The Houlton Town Council will meet at 6 p.m. in the council chambers at 21 Water St. on Monday, Jan. 14, 2019.

2 weeks ago

What to expect from Maine’s economy in 2019

Maine’s economy is the best it has been since the great recession of 2008 as the Pine Tree State enters 2019 with a higher minimum wage, a budget surplus of more than $175 million and unemployment at 3.4 percent, below the national average.