3 weeks ago

2 big name chain stores are closing in Houlton

Both closings are part of a nationwide trend of big name chains closing underperforming stores, according to corporate releases.

3 weeks ago

Katahdin Trust announces promotion of Fox to vice president

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Katahdin Trust, a local community bank serving northern Maine and the greater Bangor and Portland regions, is pleased to announce the promotion of Sue Fox to vice president, appraisal and credit administration manager. In her new position, Fox will be responsible for assisting with a variety of duties related to Katahdin […]

4 weeks ago

Presque Isle breaks ground on $6M aerospace research park

“[This] really marks the effort to bring the new space economy to our great state,” Maine DOT Director of Aviation Alan Lambert said.

4 weeks ago

F.A. Peabody Insurance named a 2025 Best Practices Agency

HOULTON, Maine — F.A. Peabody Insurance has earned the 2025 Best Practices Agency status, joining an elite group of independent insurance agencies from across the United States. The Best Practices Agency designation is awarded to participants in the Best Practices Study, which analyzes and documents the business practices of the highest-performing insurance agencies in the […]

4 weeks ago

Record numbers at Fish River Rural Health’s Annual Family Health Fair

EAGLE LAKE, Maine – In celebration of the start of National Health Center Week, Fish River Rural Health held its Annual Family Health Fair on Aug. 2 at Eagle Lake Health Center and attracted a record number of participants. FRRH reports that over 224 people visited this year’s health fair, exceeding attendance at last year’s […]

4 weeks ago

Fidium continues fiber expansion with Grand Isle and Sherman

More than 1,300 homes and businesses in the Grand Isle and Sherman areas of Aroostook County will gain access to Fidium’s multi-gig speeds through expansion. Fidium, Maine’s best internet provider according to CNET, is expanding its all-fiber internet network in Aroostook County bringing symmetrical, multi-gig speed internet to 1,300 homes and businesses in Aroostook County, […]

4 weeks ago

Wintergreen receives $10,000 grant from Maine Community Foundation

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Wintergreen Arts Center recently received a 2025 Community Building grant from the Maine Community Foundation. The funding is earmarked for general support to provide quality, affordable arts programming in Aroostook County. With a combined total of $10,000, Wintergreen received a $7,450 grant from the Aroostook County Fund of the Maine Community […]

4 weeks ago

Mechanized Logging Operations and Forest Trucking Program underway

HINCKLEY, Maine – The Mechanized Logging Operations and Forest Trucking Program, a unique hands-on training course that prepares students for careers in the logging industry, has begun its ninth year of classes at an active harvest site in central Maine. The certificate program for operators of mechanized logging and forest trucking equipment will run for […]