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Caribou Utilities District sets virus precautions

In light of recent concerns with COVID-19, the Caribou Utilities District (CUD) began practicing “social distancing” on Friday, March 13, at 4 p.m.

New barbershop, salon opens in Patten

Those looking for a shave, haircut or new hairstyle in the Patten area have a new place to frequent following the opening of the Broken Arrow Barbershop and Salon.

Future professionals are topic of Houlton Rotary discussion

An advocate and strong supporter of our local area, Josh McLaughlin, owner of J. McLaughlin Construction and president of Southern Aroostook Development Corporation shared information with the Houlton Rotary Club on a pilot project “Future Professionals of Aroostook.”

Grants available to help nonprofits boost new ventures

The Maine Community Foundation’s new Start Up/Scale Up Grant Program seeks applications from Maine nonprofit organizations that help new ventures start and grow through collaborative workspaces and incubator and accelerator programs.

City official speaks to Presque Isle Kiwanis

Galen Weibley, center, Presque Isle director of economic and community development, was the guest speaker at a recent meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Presque Isle.

University Credit opens fall 2020 scholarship applications

University Credit Union is now accepting applications for its 2020 scholarship program. Applications must be received through the UCU website no later than Friday, May 1.

Airport now offers security precheck

Presque Isle International Airport has announced that Transportation Security Administration Precheck is now available.

Conservation District to host septic installation workshop

The Central Aroostook Soil and Water Conservation District will offer a septic system installation workshop designed for contractors, local plumbing inspectors and site evaluators from 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. on Thursday April 2, at the USDA conference room, 735 Main Street in Presque Isle.

Rotary club learns of area conservation programs

Helena Swiatek spoke to the Houlton Rotary Club on Monday outlining many USDA Conservation programs available to individuals and businesses in the greater Houlton area.

Neuro Rehab center marks Brain Injury Awareness Month

The Center for Integrated Neuro Rehab, a program of Aroostook Mental Health Services, Inc, will highlight Brain Injury Awareness Month during March.

County news group announces staffing changes

Bangor Daily News’ websites and weekly newspapers in Aroostook and Penobscot counties have announced several staffing changes.

Credit union places sixth statewide in Ending Hunger Campaign

NorState Federal Credit Union recently earned an award for placing sixth statewide in raising funds for the Maine Ending Hunger Campaign.

Credit union calls for scholarship applications

NorState Federal Credit Union is now accepting applications for six $1,000 scholarships to be awarded to graduating high school seniors throughout Aroostook and Northern Penobscot counties.

Roads to Recovery sets recovery coach training

Roads to Recovery, a service of the Aroostook Mental Health Center, will host a recovery coaching training session from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., April 21 to 24.

County native joins health provider team

Pines Health Services has announced that County native Dayna St. Peter, RN-BSN, FNP, has joined the Caribou Health Center team as a family nurse practitioner.

Hospital to offer free CNA training

Northern Light AR Gould Hospital in Presque Isle and Northern Light Continuing Care in Mars Hill are once again partnering with MSAD 42 Adult Education to offer a free program to train certified nursing assistants.

Houlton Rotarians learn about TIF programs

Nancy Ketch, Houlton’s community development director, and Scott Dionne of the Southern Aroostook Development Corporation (SADC) collaboratively updated the Houlton Rotary Club about Houlton’s Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Programs.

Katahdin Bankshares Corp. announces dividend for first quarter of 2020

Katahdin Bankshares Corp., parent company of Katahdin Trust Company, announced that it has declared a cash dividend of $0.1185 per share for the first quarter of 2020.

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