Business News

4 months ago

PROBUS Club meets

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

4 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 […]

4 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 […]

4 months ago

Albert named executive vice president, CFO of Acadia FCU

FORT KENT, Maine — Acadia Federal Credit Union proudly announces the promotion of Erica Albert to executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective March 3. Albert will share the EVP role with current EVP Joey Cannan during a leadership transition period. This transition will culminate in Cannan becoming chief executive officer upon the retirement […]

4 months ago

NorState FCU to Continue Golf Tournament Mission

NorState FCU will maintain the tournament’s focus of raising critical funds to support Special Olympics Maine’s year-round sports training, competition programs, and events.

5 months ago

AR Gould nurse Eklund recognized with DAISY Award

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Sara Eklund, RN, a nurse in Northern Light AR Gould Hospital’s Emergency Department, was recently recognized for her outstanding patient care by being presented with a DAISY Award. Eklund was nominated by a patient who was in her care during a trip to the emergency room. “From the moment I arrived, […]

5 months ago

Older Americans Month event showcases creativity at any age

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine – Stories and artwork build community and connect us (even if we can’t be  physically together). Reading or telling stories or simply appreciating someone’s creativity are great  ways to learn about and engage with others. The Aroostook Area Agency on Aging is celebrating Older Americans Month in May and Presque Isle’s First […]