2 weeks ago

Aroostook farmers, crafters gather for Farmers Festival Market at Micmac Farms

Hundreds of people came out to Micmac Farms in Caribou on Saturday to kick off the second Farmers Festival Market series and celebrate locally grown food.

2 weeks ago

Human Rights Commission finds that Dollar General discriminated against Limestone employee

The Maine Human Rights Commission unanimously voted on Sept. 23 to “find reasonable grounds” to believe that Dollar General retaliated against Limestone employee Jack Westfall in violation of the Whistleblower Protection Act.

2 weeks ago

PROBUS celebrates 25 years of service

The PROBUS Club of Central Aroostook marked its 25th anniversary last month with a special luncheon.

2 weeks ago

Pines employee earns Unsung Hero Award

The Maine Primary Care Association, a membership organization representing the collective voices of Maine’s Federally Qualified Health Centers, announced the winners of the 2019 Clinical and Administrative Excellence Awards which were presented at a ceremony during the organization’s annual conference in Bar Harbor. 

2 weeks ago

Promotions shift three into new roles at credit union

Over the course of 2019, Acadia Federal Credit Union has been working toward aligning and developing its core management team as part of an institution-wide reorganization.

2 weeks ago

Logging, conservation groups release video of a Maine timber harvest

The Professional Logging Contractors of Maine and Trust to Conserve Northeast Forestlands have partnered to produce a new educational video of a timber harvest by a professional Master Logger that highlights the perspective of the landowner and the steps necessary to balance the needs of the landowner while working in collaboration with the contractor to conduct proper forest management.

2 weeks ago

Baxter State Park director updates Houlton Rotarians on park

Wilderness. Everyone holds a different opinion on what wilderness represents. To some it may mean no cell phone service, to others it may mean an untouched landscape with wild animals and challenging terrain. Whatever that meaning may be, at Baxter State Park, wilderness wins over recreation.

2 weeks ago

NMDC slates workshop on international trade

Northern Maine Development Commission is pleased to sponsor a workshop for companies, economic development officials and others to learn about the services of the Maine International Trade Center (MITC) and a basic introduction to exporting.

2 weeks ago

House of Health celebrated a ribbon cutting ceremony

House of Health, located on 234 Washburn St. in Caribou, recently celebrated its opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce.

2 weeks ago

Kiwanis Club hosted Kiwanis District Governor John and Lady Lindy Falconer of Colebrook

The Kiwanis Club of Presque Isle recently hosted Kiwanis District Governor John and Lady Lindy Falconer of Colebrook, New Hampshire, during their visit to Aroostook County. Members of the Caribou Kiwanis club attended the event, held in Presque Isle.

2 weeks ago

One Of a Kind Flowers and Antiques received September Customer Service Award

The Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce recently presented the September Customer Service Award to One Of a Kind Flowers and Antiques in Fort Fairfield for exceptional customer service.

2 weeks ago

UMPI’s Reed Gallery presents ‘People of the Dawn’ exhibit

The University of Maine at Presque Isle’s Reed Art Gallery presents “People of the Dawn: A Celebration of Mi’kmaq Art” between Nov. 1 and Dec. 20, 2019. 

3 weeks ago

County weeklies earn 38 awards in Maine Press Association contest

The staff of Aroostook County’s weekly newspapers -- the Aroostook Republican and News, Houlton Pioneer Times, St. John Valley Times and The Star-Herald -- received a total of 38 awards, including 11 first-place honors, in writing, photography, design and advertising during the Maine Press Association’s annual awards banquet Oct. 26 in South Portland.  

3 weeks ago

Rotary clubs present 8th annual Purple Pinkie Project

The Presque Isle Rotary Club will host its eighth annual Purple Pinkie Project on Thursday, Oct. 24 and, with the help of the Rotary Clubs in Caribou, Fort Fairfield, Limestone, Mars Hill and Washburn, the celebration will spread throughout central Aroostook County. 

3 weeks ago

WFST marks 25 years of local broadcasting

A local radio station will celebrate 25 years on the airwaves the week of Nov. 4-8 and invites the public to join in the festivities.

3 weeks ago

Bank promotes Monticello woman

TD Bank has promoted Margaret Cook to small-business specialist for the greater Maine region.  

3 weeks ago

AMHC announces leadership moves

Ellen Bemis, CEO, Aroostook Mental Health Center, has announced the following senior leadership updates: Michelle Ferris, LCSW, to director of emergency services; Lorraine Chamberlain, LCSW, CCS, to director of integration and behavioral health in Aroostook County; and Debra L. Jacques as director of marketing and development. 

3 weeks ago

Credit union breaks ground in Mars Hill

The County Federal Credit Union broke ground on Friday, Oct. 18, on a new full-service branch at One Benjamin St. in Mars Hill.