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Houlton’s Dan Jacobs named 2021 Outstanding Forester

Dan Jacobs of Littleton has been an integral part of the forestry culture in northern Maine for a number of years.

Houlton Police Department Hires two new officers

The Houlton Police Department has announced the hiring of two new officers.

Bank staff turn out to help local nonprofits

Approximately 130 employees of KeyBank in Maine pitched in on Tuesday, Sept. 14, for the 30th annual Neighbors Make the Difference Day, completing projects across the state.

Trade show canceled in southern Aroostook

Amid growing concerns of the spread of COVID-19, there will be no showing of the annual Southern Aroostook Trade Show for the second straight year.

Yesterday’s community support makes for a better today at local hospital

Northern Light Dialysis in Presque Isle is marking its fifth year in its new facility. The upgraded space, which was made possible with the support of community donations, has made dialysis easier for patients to undergo.

F.A. Peabody promotes Thornton to sales agent

Troy Heald, CIC, AINS, Northern Aroostook district manager for F.A. Peabody Insurance is pleased to announce the promotion of Leeann Thornton, ACSR, to sales agent for the Central Aroostook area. Thornton is originally from Indian Township and currently resides in Presque Isle.

Ireland selected as 2021 RISE Award recipient

Kaci Ireland, claims assistant manager at MMG Insurance, has been selected as a 2021 RISE Award recipient along with 30 other young insurance professionals across the country.

Market Pizza is newest dining destination in downtown Houlton

If the first month of business is any indication, southern Aroostook’s newest eatery has already carved out its slice of the food business pie.

F.A. Peabody promotes Landry to commercial lines service agent

Mary Cray, CIC, Northern Penobscot district manager for F.A. Peabody Insurance is pleased to announce the promotion of Jaylene Landry, ACSR, CISR, to commercial lines service agent. Landry started working as a personal lines service agent in June, 2014, and subsequently earned her Accredited Customer Service Representative designation.

The ‘country gentlemen’ starting a sustainable food movement in Aroostook

Blake Harvey and Michael Smith are on a mission to bring farm fresh foods and products to the dinner tables of people throughout Aroostook County and beyond.

Presque Isle family bands together to open boutique

Those who step inside The Stone Flower Boutique, one of Presque Isle's newest businesses, will not only meet owner Stacey Walton but also many of the youngest budding entrepreneurs in the family.

Timberwolves ribbon cutting

Timberwolves BBQ in Mars Hill recently joined the Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce and participated in a ribbon cutting.

With students back in class, UScellular to fund academic and athletic youth organizations through Community Connections program

As Maine welcomes students back to in-person classes and learning, athletic teams, afterschool STEM programs and organizations are looking for ways to continue their respective programming.

PI Planning Board sets public hearing date for proposed comprehensive plan

The Presque Isle Planning Board has set Thursday, Oct. 21, as the date for a public hearing in which city residents could potentially address concerns and give feedback on a proposed 10-year comprehensive plan.

Houlton council approves funding for upgrading ice system for civic center

The Houlton Town Council has agreed to enter into an agreement to install upgrades to run the ice system at the John Millar Civic Center, as sign-ups for recreational hockey began on Wednesday, Sept. 15.

New Subway owner, manager hope to create community atmosphere within franchise

There are new two faces at Presque Isle's Subway store -- owner Khalid Qureshey and manager Summer Carroll -- both of whom are striving to provide job opportunities for community members and a positive atmosphere for those who visit.

Bookstore owner wants to create cozy community space

As soon as people walk into Neighborhood Books, owner Laura Hale wants them to share in the love of reading and sense of community that she has always felt in local independent bookstores.

AREA cancels next meeting

At the Aug. 31 meeting of the Aroostook Retired Educators Association, the board of directors, having considered the increasing local cases of COVID-19, recommended cancelling the September in-person meeting scheduled for Sept. 28 at the Caribou Inn and Convention Center.

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