Business News

11 months ago

Katahdin Trust invests $1 million to support local affordable housing initiatives

HOULTON, MAINE — Demonstrating its continued commitment to strengthening communities, Katahdin Trust, a community bank serving northern Maine and the greater Bangor and Portland regions, has proudly invested $1 million into Housing New England Fund VI, a program dedicated to financing affordable housing projects across the region. This investment brings the Bank’s commitment, including HNE […]

11 months ago

Presque Isle Rotary Club honors Paul Harris Fellows and remembers Michael D. MacPherson

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The Presque Isle Rotary Club proudly hosted a special Paul Harris Fellow Recognition Ceremony on April 24 at University of Maine at Presque Isle Campus Center, an evening dedicated to honoring outstanding individuals whose lives reflect Rotary’s mission of “Service Above Self.” The ceremony recognized exemplary community leaders and featured a […]

11 months ago

Aroostook Partnership hires new president & CEO

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Aroostook Partnership is pleased to announce that Kiersten S. Purington, PhD, MBA, has been hired as president & CEO effective May 5. Aroostook Partnership is a unique nonprofit, private and public partnership whose mission is to ensure economic strength, growth and resilience of The County. Purington brings with her a wealth […]

11 months ago

PROBUS Club meets

Tom Powers of the Presque Isle Industrial Council was the featured speaker at the April meeting of PROBUS.

11 months ago

Katahdin Trust announces new roles for Nelson, Staples, Gould

Katahdin Trust, a local community bank serving northern Maine and the greater Bangor and Portland regions, is pleased to announce new roles for three employees within its commercial department — James Nelson, Craig Staples and Alison Gould.  Nelson has been named vice president, commercial services officer and team leader. He joined Katahdin Trust in 2023 […]

11 months ago

UMFK’s psychology program: a new name and more flexibility for students

FORT KENT, Maine – Committed to offering programs that align with students’ goals and career  aspirations, the University of Maine at Fort Kent has recently renamed its bachelor of science in  behavioral science program to the bachelor of science in psychology. The program offers the same, exemplary education that UMFK is known for. Students interested […]