Business News

2 years ago

Aroostook Savings & Loan names new president and CEO

Aroostook Savings & Loan Board of Directors has announced Curt Paterson as their new president and CEO, succeeding the late John S. Swanberg who passed away last December. Vicki Keaton, vice president of operations will continue to serve as interim president until Paterson assumes his new role effective May 15.

2 years ago

Cary to celebrate National Hospital Week

CARIBOU, Maine – Cary Medical Center will join some 5,000 hospitals around the country in celebration of National Hospital Week May 7-13. The week will feature a number of activities, including the launching of the 100 Miles in 100 Days Healthy You Fitness Challenge. This has been a very popular activity in recent years and […]

2 years ago

Main Street retail expands with second children’s clothing store

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Main Street has a new addition targeted to the younger set. Little Blossom Boutique opened earlier this month in Presque Isle with a better-than-expected turnout. Half the inventory was sold that day, even though sibling owners Lexi Theriault and Abbi Frost had been fully stocked ahead of time.

2 years ago

Houlton Rotary seeks funding requests

Joe Fagnant, incoming Houlton Rotary Club president for 2023-2024, announced that the club is now accepting project funding requests for the upcoming year. 

2 years ago

Agency on Aging celebrates 50th anniversary in 2023

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine – 2023 marks 50 years of services provided by the Aroostook Agency on Aging to older persons and their caregivers. As northern Maine’s trusted resource to help adults remain independent and achieve their fullest potential, the Agency, which employs nearly 100 full- and part-time  staff members across the region and benefits from […]

2 years ago

Cote honored for advocacy

Caribou educator Darylen Cote has been honored for her leadership in advancing educational opportunity for young people in Aroostook County and beyond.