Business News

3 years ago

NorState FCU Offers six $1,000 scholarships

NorState Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce that their 2023 scholarship application is now open to high school seniors. Any student who is an active NorState FCU member, has been accepted to an institution of higher education and attends a high school in Aroostook and northern Penobscot counties can apply for one of six $1,000 scholarships to be awarded this coming June.

3 years ago

Ferris BBQ opens

The Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony at Ferris BBQ, located on Parsons Street in Presque Isle.

3 years ago

Katahdin Bankshares Corp. welcomes Carlisle and Libby as new directors

Katahdin Bankshares Corp. (OTCQX: KTHN), parent company of Katahdin Trust Company, a full-service community bank in Maine, announces the appointment of Benjamin D. Carlisle of Bangor and Julie A. Libby of Presque Isle to its board of directors, effective Jan. 25, 2023.

3 years ago

Your change helps change lives at NorState FCU

At first glance, spare change doesn’t seem like it would add up to much. That’s certainly not the case when the fees collected from NorState Federal Credit Union’s coin sorters are added up throughout the year and then donated to worthy charities.

3 years ago

Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians announces hiring of new staff members

The Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians have announced the addition of three new staff members to their team.
Robbin Brewer and Sakoya Blackwell have joined the HBMI’s Health Department as social work case managers, while Linda McCord has been brought on as a licensed clinical social worker.

3 years ago

Rossignol promoted to Katahdin Trust assistant vice president, system administrator

Katahdin Trust, a community bank serving northern Maine and the greater Bangor and Portland regions, is pleased to announce the promotion of Scott Rossignol to assistant vice president, system administrator. In this role, Rossignol will be responsible for ensuring that the Bank’s integrated systems operate efficiently as well as continue to provide technical assistance and training for system users.

3 years ago

Aroostook Day at the Legislature set for Feb. 15

After a brief pandemic absence, Aroostook Partnership is once again hosting Aroostook Day at the Legislature Wednesday Feb. 15 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Senator Inn in Augusta.