Honey a labor of natural sweetness Retirees find niche with bees By Anthony BrinoStaff Writer AROOSTOOK COUNTY — Across Aroostook County this summer, John Hangen and Charlie Jewett have more than 700 beehives feeding on buckwheat, clover and other flowers and going on to contribute to the growing honey market.
CUSTOMER SERVICE AWARD The Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce congratulates Steaks N’ Stuff in Presque Isle on receiving the June Customer Service Recognition Award.
GIVEAWAY WINNER Barbara Pierce of Bridgewater was chosen as the winner of the S.W. Collins Co. $1,000 shopping giveaway.
Next Step awards funds Local workers reap benefits PRESQUE ISLE — Two employees of The Aroostook Medical Center in Presque Isle have received Next Step Maine scholarships to continue their education.
Students urged to create apps Reps. Chellie Pingree and Bruce Poliquin invite Maine high school students to participate in the 2016 nationwide Congressional App Challenge.
Tourism group offers small business grants CARIBOU — Aroostook County Tourism officials remind Tourism Network subscribers of a grant offer that is still available for a limited time.
EASTON NEWS
By Hillary Hallett
Larry Worcester, principal of Easton Elementary School, has announced the students of the fourth quarter.
To the editor:
I am glad to hear The Aroostook Medical Center is dedicated to continuing safe and quality care, as they are proud to announce, but let us as a community understand how TAMC receives the “A” safety ratings they are able to promote.
Anyone who’s spent a good deal of time in Aroostook County knows what we’re about: work ethic, resourcefulness and determination.
The Earth is getting closer to the Sun!
