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New Ventures offers self-employment session

New Ventures Maine will offer a free introductory business planning workshop at the Presque Isle Career Center on Thursday, Dec. 12, from 2 to 4 p.m.

Bank welcomes VP, commercial officer

Katahdin Trust Company, a community bank founded in 1918 serving northern Maine and the greater Bangor and Portland regions, has welcomed Justin Jamison as vice president, commercial services officer.

Presque Isle Kiwanis receives Christmas gifts for Homeless Services of Aroostook

Sue Watson, Presque Isle Kiwanis Club board vice president, received a call from some very special people wanting to give Christmas gifts to Homeless Services of Aroostook.

Company seeks youth who serve communities

Starting on Giving Tuesday, Dec. 3, a national cellphone carrier announced The Future of Good program has returned for its fifth consecutive year, to champion and invest in young people who are bringing fairness to their communities.

Grants of $27,500 target groups serving County

The Machias Savings Bank Foundation awarded 22 organizations with a total of more than $150,000 in Community Development Grants last month, including the Aroostook County Action Program and two other groups with ties to The County.

Hospital earns 2019 Women’s Choice nod

Cary Medical Center has been named as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Obstetrics by the Women’s Choice Award, America’s trusted referral source for the best in healthcare.

Learn to minimize the risk of computer threats at cyber security workshop

This session, “Cyber Security…Protecting Your Computer from Life’s Electronic Challenges,” will help folks to understand how to best minimize the risks of various computer threats.

Probus learns about insurance business

The Probus Club of Central Aroostook held their regular monthly meeting at Northern Maine Community College’s Reed Commons Building on Nov. 22.

Bank promotes new senior credit analyst

Katahdin Trust has announced the promotion of Sarah Gardiner to senior credit analyst.

Future Business Leaders host annual harvest supper and auction

The Presque Isle Regional Career Technical Center chapter of Future Business Leaders of America held their annual harvest supper and auction on Wednesday, Oct. 30, at the Presque Isle Snowmobile Club.

Progressive Realty celebrates 30th anniversary

Progressive Realty in Caribou recently celebrated 30 years of business during a Nov. 25 open house where current owner Cathy Duffy and her staff said they were confident that the business will keep going strong for years to come.

Progressive Realty donates $4,500 to new school project

The staff at Progressive Realty recently donated $4,500 toward the new Caribou Community School project, which is slated for completion next August.

Promise of Black Friday deals draws shoppers to Presque Isle mall

The Aroostook Centre Mall saw an upsurge of people for Black Friday, a nationwide post-Thanksgiving shopping tradition that made its appearance in The County’s primary shopping center today.|

Maine Moose lacrosse teams receive donations

Machias Savings Bank recently donated $500 to the Maine Moose lacrosse team of Houlton.

Bangor Savings Bank to collect Coats for Kids in December

All Bangor Savings Bank locations in Maine will be drop-off spots for the 37th annual Coats and Toys for Kids campaign during the month of December.

Caribou Dunkin’ holds grand opening

People who live and work in Caribou are among the first in Maine to enjoy Dunkin’s next generation store design. Dunkin’ celebrated the official grand opening of its restaurant at 43 Bennett Drive on Saturday, Nov. 23, which is also National Espresso Day.

Houlton Rotarians enjoy a spot of tea

Childhood dreams can sometimes come true. That was emphasized with a smile by Melissa Nataluk, owner of Treasures of the Heart Tea Room in Houlton.

United Way of Aroostook holds turkey drive to help feed County folks at Thanksgiving

Despite cold, rainy weather, volunteers from the United Way of Aroostook and Townsquare Media dedicated most of their time collecting turkeys that will help make Thanksgiving just a little more festive for hundreds of people in need.

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