Business News

2 months ago

Town of Ashland welcomes new ambulance, enhancing regional emergency response

ASHLAND, Maine — The Town of Ashland is proud to announce the arrival of its new 2024 four-wheel drive ambulance, a critical upgrade to the region’s emergency medical response capabilities. This state-of-the-art vehicle was made possible through $431,000 in Congressionally Directed Spending secured by U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine during fiscal year 2024.   Ambulance Director […]

2 months ago

Houlton Rotary Interact Club to host cornhole tournament to help eradicate polio

HOULTON, Maine — The Interact Club of the Meduxnekeag, in partnership with the Houlton Recreation Department and the Aroostook County Cornhole League, will host a cornhole tournament on Friday, Oct. 24 at the Gentle Memorial Building, 128 Main St. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m., and bags will fly at 6 p.m. Entry is just $5 […]

2 months ago

Presque Isle Historical Society celebrates 9th annual Roosevelt Day at the Museum

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The Presque Isle Historical Society is once again celebrating President Teddy Roosevelt’s birthday with “Roosevelt Day at the Museum”. Teddy Roosevelt, our nation’s 26th president and considered the first “modern” president was born on Oct. 27.  The annual event began in 2017 to celebrate his birth allows Presque Isle Historical Society […]

2 months ago

AMHC welcomes Dr. Copeland as psychiatrist in Presque Isle

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Aroostook Mental Health Services, Inc. is pleased to announce that Dr. Silvia Merida-Copeland is joining the AMHC team. She will be working at the Presque Isle Outpatient Office providing psychiatric care for children and adolescents. She will be working collaboratively with other mental health providers in the area to provide comprehensive […]

3 months ago

Helping Hands Telethon returns to support Aroostook County families in need

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — As winter approaches and energy costs remain high, the  eighth annual Helping Hands Telethon is set to return on Thursday, Oct. 23, offering  critical support to Aroostook County residents facing heating emergencies. Hosted by ACAP/Community Action in Aroostook, Washington and Hancock Counties, United  Way of Aroostook and WAGM-TV, the telethon raises […]

3 months ago

Jefferson Cary Foundation donates nearly $60,000 to Cary Medical Center for new transport chairs

CARIBOU, Maine – The Jefferson Cary Foundation has made a generous contribution of nearly $60,000 to purchase 19 state-of-the-art transport chairs for Cary Medical Center. This donation reflects the Foundation’s ongoing commitment to enhancing patient care and investing in the future of local healthcare. The new transport chairs, which will be distributed across numerous departments […]

3 months ago

Fish River Rural Health opens 3 clinic-based pharmacies

In a move that redefines accessibility in rural healthcare, Fish River Rural Health is proud to announce the launch of three new state-of-the-art clinic-based pharmacies this month at each of its clinic locations: Eagle Lake, Fort Kent, and Madawaska.