3 years ago
Aroostook Career Exploration returns to in-person learning at PI hospital
An Aroostook County hospital has revived a program to interest youth in careers in health care.
Business News
3 years ago
UScellular invested nearly $37M in its Maine network in 2022
UScellular announced that it made a $36.8 million investment in its Maine network in 2022. This includes $25.8 million in network upgrades and 5G modernizations that enhanced connectivity across the state and $11 million in 5G spectrum that will bring additional customer benefits in future years and advances the company’s multi-year 5G network strategy.
3 years ago
Food boxes for veterans in need
Beginning Feb. 23 the Aroostook Veterans Alliance, Presque Isle Elks Lodge #1954, and Catholic Charities of Maine, will, in partnership, distribute boxes of nutritious food to any military veteran who currently is receiving any form of income based assistance, such as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits or food stamps, heating assistance, rental assistance, or homeowner’s assistance.
3 years ago
Caribou family celebrates 50 years of serving customers at Citgo station
Dale and Scott St. Peter were in elementary school when their parents, Leo and Jeanette St. Peter, took over the Citgo filling station.
3 years ago
McHatten named president & CEO of MMG Insurance
MMG Insurance Company is pleased to announce that the company’s Board of Directors has appointed Matthew McHatten as president & chief executive officer, effective Jan. 1.
3 years ago
Probus learns about hatchery
The Probus Club welcomed two speakers at its January meeting.
Lucille Hay introduced Dave Macek, director of the Mi’kmaq fish hatchery and vegetable farm, and John Dennis, Mi’kmaq cultural teacher in Presque Isle.
3 years ago
Cook Florist celebrates 80 years as a family-owned business
For 80 years, a Presque Isle family has helped residents celebrate holidays, everyday occasions and special milestones with colorful blooms.
3 years ago
UScellular enhances wireless network coverage in Aroostook County
UScellular continues to invest in its fast, high-quality network with the addition of 5G service to four cell sites in Aroostook County, including the towns of Grand Isle, Frenchville, Van Buren, and Fort Kent.
3 years ago
Caribou Snowbowl features snowman building contest
The Caribou Snowbowl event, March 2–5 will feature a community snowman building contest. Individuals and businesses are being encouraged to participate.
3 years ago
Presque Isle Historical Society celebrates 60th anniversary with special events
Presque Isle Historical Society is celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2023 and local residents will be the ones getting the gifts! In addition to the Society’s already ambitious annual schedule of tours and events, the Society will be offering an additional anniversary event each month of 2023, the majority of which will be free to the public.
