Business News

2 years ago

Workforce coordinator will build bridges for ‘new Mainers’

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Victoire Liwanga recently became workforce development coordinator for New Mainers at Northern Maine Community College.  Originally from the Democratic Republic of Congo, she will continue efforts began by the Northern Maine Growth Initiative — a task force comprised of local business and community leaders — to build connections to the refugee […]

2 years ago

Caribou Recovery Houses gain recertification

The Center for the Advancement of Rural Living together with Recovery Aroostook have announced that the Maine Association of Recovery Residences has re-certified two recovery houses based in Caribou. The houses, one a men’s residence and the other a women’s residence are owned by CARL.

2 years ago

Committee plans eclipse forum

HOULTON, Maine — The Southern Aroostook Development Corporation’s Attraction Committee continues planning for the total solar eclipse taking place across Maine on April 8, 2024. 

2 years ago

Development group welcomes new director

HOULTON, Maine — The Southern Aroostook Development Corporation hosted a meet-and-greet event at the Shiretown’s UpOver to welcome its new executive director, Johanna Johnston, on Thursday, May 4. 

2 years ago

United Ag & Turf, NE expands locations to Aroostook County

United Ag & Turf, NE, which operates John Deere dealerships throughout New England and eastern New York, has added John Deere agriculture and turf products to their current United Construction & Forestry locations in Houlton and New Canada.

2 years ago

Dixie Shaw speaks to PROBUS members

PROBUS program cochair Carol Hartt (left) with monthly guest speaker Dixie Shaw of Catholic Charities Maine Hunger and Relief Services. The PROBUS Club meets every month at Northern Maine Community College in Presque Isle.

2 years ago

UScellular extends commitment to help youth stay connected

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine – After donating more than $742,000 in wireless hotspots and connectivity to nonprofit organizations in Maine since 2021, UScellular is extending its pledge to help connect youth in 2023. Nationally, the company is committing up to $13 million in additional funding to address the “homework gap” among youth who lack access to […]

2 years ago

National Hospital Week

Caribou Mayor Jody Smith signs a proclamation recognizing May 7-13 as National Hospital Week.

2 years ago

HBMI adds vehicles to assist tribal community

HOULTON, Maine – The Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians took ownership of three 2023 Chevrolet Traverse sport utility vehicles Thursday, April 27, to aid tribal citizens getting to appointments.