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New U.S. stamp celebrates Maine

The U.S. Postal Service will celebrate Maine’s bicentennial with the issuance of a new Forever stamp and a dedication ceremony on the actual anniversary of Maine’s statehood, March 15.

University Credit Union announces new president and CEO Renee Ouellette

Ouellette is the first female president and CEO in the credit union’s 52-year history.

SADC, Chamber to host workshop luncheon

The Southern Aroostook Development Corporation and the Greater Houlton Chamber of Commerce is hosting the third in its fall/winter series luncheon series “Success in 60” on Wednesday, Feb. 26, from noon to 1 p.m.

DFAS worker attends D.C. conference

Carole Belanger-Bittle, the President of the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Local 0294 in Limestone, recently attended the union’s legislative conference in Washington, D.C., where she met with U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine.

United Way of Aroostook opens funding application process

Wanda Guiggey, president of the United Way of Aroostook board of directors, and Sarah Ennis, executive director, have announced that applications for United Way of Aroostook funding for 2020-2021 are now available.

County tribes net $1.5 million in housing funds

Two Aroostook County tribes will receive more than $1.5 million in federal grant funding to boost affordable housing in their communities.

Bowers Funeral Home establishing new location in Presque Isle

A new funeral home is scheduled to open in Presque Isle this week and it is with a name familiar to many in The County.

Limestone student visits Maine Senate

Yawan Xiao of Limestone, third from left, a student at Limestone Community School, and her parents visit with Sen. Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, in the Senate Chamber in Augusta.

Credit union offers $6,000 in scholarships to 2020 graduating seniors

As a financial institution invested in their communities and neighbors, Acadia Federal Credit Union periodically offers beneficial programs to their membership. Acadia FCU has announced they will award $6,000 in scholarships to area high school seniors.

Southern Aroostook school physician receives lifetime achievement nod

Dr. Ron Blum was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Maine Academy of Family Physicians at its annual meeting in Bar Harbor.

Houlton Rotarians learn of literacy efforts

The Houlton Rotary Club has always supported family literacy in the community. The club has an active Literacy Committee, which includes representatives from the local elementary schools, Cary Library, and Houlton Higher Education Center.

Bank donates to arts center revitalization

Machias Savings Bank recently presented the Center for the Advancement of Rural Living with a check for $1,000 designated for the ongoing revitalization project for the Caribou Performing Arts Center.

Cell carrier supports Maine youth program

U.S. Cellular announced on Feb. 12 that it made a nearly $13.4 million investment in its network infrastructure, stores and communities in Maine in 2019, and contributed time and funds to the Boys & Girls Club of America.

Hospitals earn national ‘first’ for infant safety

Northern Light Health recently became the first healthcare system in the country to have all of its birthing hospitals named Gold Safe Sleep Champions by the Cribs for Kids National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification Program.

UMPI, UMaine work with chamber to expand local business education

With agreements in place with the Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce and Momentum Aroostook to receive tuition discounts and free YourPace sessions, the University of Maine at Presque Isle has helped in the development of a third opportunity for the region’s business community.

Centers can offer unemployment help

The Maine Department of Labor has announced that the Presque Isle CareerCenter, along with six other centers statewide, can assist unemployed workers in resolving some benefit or account concerns.

Utility upgrades live outage map

In December, Emera Maine launched a new Live Outage and Restoration Map, which is now available online.

Roy joins TD Bank’s commercial services team

TD Bank announced Feb. 11 that Kendall Roy of Presque Isle has joined the Northern Maine Commercial Services team as relationship manager.

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