Business News

6 months ago

Inside Amazon’s first facility in Maine

The delivery station has been open since Aug. 14, part of Amazon’s $4 billion effort to expand its last mile network and speed up deliveries in rural communities.

6 months ago

Aroostook County and City of Presque Isle launch successful regional dialogue

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — On Friday, Sept. 12  more than 40 municipal and county officials gathered at the Presque Isle Country Club for the inaugural Community & County Collaboration: Stronger Together! event. The first-of-its-kind regional summit was the result of several months of planning between the County of Aroostook and the City of Presque Isle, […]

7 months ago

Wintergreen welcomes new executive director

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Wintergreen Arts Center recently welcomed Allyson “Ally” Midgley to serve as executive director of the nonprofit organization. She succeeds Dottie Hutchins, who served in the role since 2016. As executive director, Midgley assumes responsibility for overseeing Wintergreen’s creative team while ensuring financial stability and maintaining the organization’s unique culture and commitment […]

7 months ago

Keeping your cholesterol in check

September is National Cholesterol Education Month. It serves as an important time to focus on heart health, getting your blood cholesterol checked and taking proactive steps to manage cholesterol levels.

7 months ago

AR Gould Hospital brings back in-person birthing classes

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Northern Light AR Gould Hospital is pleased to announce that once again it is going to be offering free in-person childbirth classes for expectant mothers in the region. Michelle Medvedoff, CNM, a certified nurse midwife in the hospital’s OB/GYN practice, is partnering with Jayme Hovey, RN, BSN, CCE, a certified childbirth […]

7 months ago

Are flu shots really necessary?

People may be seeing mixed messaging regarding the value of vaccinations lately. With flu season getting underway, Northern Light AR Gould Hospital wants to remind people the impact getting a flu shot has on your own health and the health of those around you.