Business News

3 years ago

Volunteer drivers needed for Caribou area ride service

The Center for the Advancement of Rural Living will hold an informational meeting in an effort to recruit more volunteer drivers for the Caribou Area Ride Service. The meeting will be held at noon on Friday, March 10 at the Par and Grill Restaurant in Caribou.

3 years ago

Agency on Aging plans commodity food box distributions in March

Getting food and good nutrition is something all people need to remain healthy and happy. Whether it is a meal in a dining center, one delivered to the home, or a shelf stable commodity to help extend the monthly food budget, staff at the Aroostook Agency on Aging can connect older persons or those who are disabled to a service that will help meet their needs.  

3 years ago

Fort Kent chamber names John Martin citizen of the year

FORT KENT, Maine — Retired lawmaker John Martin is well known for having been the longest serving legislator in Maine history, but he has also served as a volunteer for more than 20 community organizations.  As a result of his unwavering dedication to the people of the St. John Valley, the Greater Fort Kent Chamber […]

3 years ago

Washburn artist returning to Agency on Aging Gallery

Aroostook Agency on Aging is exhibiting the work of local artist Filomena Irving  in March as part of the Artists for Aging initiative. Her opening reception will be held 5-8 p.m. Friday,  March 3 during Presque Isle’s First Friday Art Walk.

3 years ago

Northern Maine Fair receives ‘2022 Maine GROWS Award’

The Northern Maine Fair was selected as the recipient of the “2022 Maine GROWS Award” which is organized and sponsored by the Maine Association of Agricultural Fairs. The award was presented at the MAAF Annual Meeting held in Portland on Jan. 28 in recognition of the Northern Maine Fair’s newest exhibit.

3 years ago

Advanced CT imaging now available at Cary Medical Center

Cary Medical Center recently installed the new, tablet-based SOMATOM go. Top Computed Tomography scanner from Siemens Healthineers. The system enables the hospital to support routine and advanced CT procedures while enhancing diagnostic accuracy by providing additional diagnostic information to patients and their physicians.