Business News

9 months ago

Abrupt end to tax credits brings turbulence to Maine’s heat pump and solar industries

The banner across the website of Assured Solar Energy reads like a flash sale. “Secure Your 30% Clean Energy Credit Before It’s Gone!” That’s because, in a sense, it is. As part of the Republican Party’s sweeping domestic policy bill signed into law on July 4, federal tax credits of 30 percent for residential clean […]

9 months ago

Aroostook Recovery Center of Hope open house

All are welcome to attend Aroostook Recovery Center of Hope’s open house on Saturday, July 26 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 106 Main St. A barbecue, refreshments and fun and games will be available for everyone to enjoy!

9 months ago

Health professionals offer summer safety tips

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The region is finally enjoying the warm temperatures of summer, and many will be spending extra time outdoors fitting in as many activities as possible. “Our summer season is short in northern Maine, and it’s understandable that we all want to make the most of it,” says John Thyng, PA-C, medical […]

9 months ago

Here’s what it took to bring Amazon to Maine

They didn’t initially know what operation they were dealing with, but now they talk about the process of working with the world’s largest online retailer as it got ready to open its first facility in Maine. 

9 months ago

Mainers are clamoring to visit Aroostook County’s innovative Amish eateries

SMYRNA, Maine — A growing number of Amish-owned businesses dot a several-mile stretch along Route 2 in Aroostook County, with two more that sell wood-fired artisan pizza and homemade ice cream just added this summer.  Those two offerings have joined the menu of locally produced goods available for purchase at The Back 40 Farm Market […]

9 months ago

Bell honored in 2025 Indie Book Awards

“We Are Human Still” by Caribou resident Maggie Bell (M.L. Bell) has been named by the Independent Book Publishing Professionals Group as one of the best indie books of 2025. Bell’s book is a finalist of the Second Novel and Young Author (Written under the age of 25) categories in the 2025 Next Generation Indie […]

9 months ago

Wintergreen seeks new executive director

Presque Isle’s Wintergreen Arts Center is seeking a new executive director to succeed Dottie Hutchins, who has served as the arts center’s executive director since 2016. “Wintergreen is soon to celebrate 20 years of operation,” said Hutchins. “I am grateful for being a part of the past 10 of those amazing years. Wintergreen is a […]