1 week ago

Easton School Committee to meet Sept. 9, 2019 

The Easton School Committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 9.

1 week ago

Lajoie Farms receives champion grower nod

McCain Foods recognized its Top 10 Potato Growers Aug. 21 at its annual grower banquet at the Stone Ridge Event Center in Presque Isle. 

1 week ago

County Ag & Turf Supply celebrates with ribbon-cutting ceremony

County Ag & Turf Supply celebrated the opening of their new, expanded site with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce on Sept. 3.

1 week ago

Job Corps honors Commercial Driver’s License instructors

Loring Job Corps recently held its annual awards ceremony to honor the center staff’s many achievements and milestones throughout the past year.

2 weeks ago

Hospital starts new health career exploration program

The first session of Aroostook Career Exploration, a new program offered by Northern Light AR Gould Hospital to help local high school students learn more about potential health care careers, will be offered from 1 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 27, at the hospital. 

2 weeks ago

Daycare facility settles into new home at former Christian school in Presque Isle

After first opening their doors to local families last year, Planet Recess Educational Center has begun a new chapter at a larger, more open building that formerly housed the Cornerstone Christian Academy.

2 weeks ago

Creative economy is growing, especially in Houlton

Northern Maine Development Commission has historically worked to get larger businesses and institutions to Aroostook County, such as manufacturing firms, universities and upscale restaurants.

2 weeks ago

UMPI greenhouse receives gift from County Federal Credit Union

University of Maine at Presque Isle received a $12,500 donation from County Federal Credit Union to support the construction of the Zillman Family Greenhouse.

2 weeks ago

Owner renovating Main Street apartment complex

When Brandon Smith purchased the B and M Apartments in Fort Kent at the end of 2016, he had in mind a five-year plan to renovate the dilapidated 30-unit property. 

2 weeks ago

County, Penobscot credit unions to merge operations

The County Federal Credit Union is merging with Penobscot County Federal Credit Union in a deal that the organizations say will create a stronger credit union with ongoing employment opportunities. 

2 weeks ago

Houlton Rotarians learn of downtown developments

On Monday, Aug. 26, Houlton Rotarian Nancy Ketch invited guest speaker Ben Levenger of the Downtown Redevelopment Services to come speak at the weekly luncheon.  

2 weeks ago

Pet rescue volunteers receive direct care training

Direct cat care volunteers of the Halfway Home Pet Rescue in Caribou recently met for additional training on adoption center policies and procedures. 

2 weeks ago

Houlton’s Machias Savings Bank collected back-to-school items

The employees and customers of  Houlton's Machias Savings Bank collected back-to-school items for classrooms and students for the new school year

2 weeks ago

Human resources conference to highlight employment law

The Northeast Society for Human Resource Management will host the 23rd annual Human Resource Conference from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 18, at Northern Maine Community College.

2 weeks ago

Fairmount Cemetery Board dedication

The Fairmount Cemetery Board dedicated the new maintenance building on Aug. 23, 2019, to the late Laurel "Sonny" Green.

3 weeks ago

Students speak about success of Rotary Youth Exchange program

Caribou High School student Victoria Leavitt recently had the opportunity to travel to Germany as part of the Rotary’s Youth Exchange program and spoke of her experiences abroad during an Aug. 21 Rotary meeting in Caribou.

3 weeks ago

Store plans annual farmers market event

Tractor Supply Company invites farmers, crafters and artisans to their local farmers market event at local stores on Saturday, Sept. 28. 

3 weeks ago

Local FCUs earn ‘Best Places to Work in Maine’ nod

The County Federal Credit Union, along with the Maine Credit Union League and services provider Synergent, have made the 2019 Best Places to Work in Maine list.