Business News

5 months ago

United Insurance acquires Barresi Financial

PORTLAND, Maine — United Insurance, one of Maine’s largest independent insurance agencies announced the acquisition of Barresi Financial, a 46-year-old employee benefits and financial services company. “Adding a financial services division to our organization has always been one United Insurance’s long-term goals,” President and CEO Zack Frechette expressed. “The Barresi Financial team has been United Insurance’s […]

5 months ago

Aroostook County Tourism implements networking series to grow the industry

CARIBOU, Maine – On Thursday, May 1 Aroostook County Tourism will host the 2025 Aroostook County  Tourism Summit at the Best Western Caribou Inn & Convention Center, located at 19 Main St. in Caribou. The  summit, scheduled from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., is an open invitation for all to share, discuss and learn what […]

5 months ago

Massage business is now open 

The Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of Riverside Massage, located at 227 Main S., Suite 1, ni Fort Fairfield.

5 months ago

Southern Aroostook Development Corporation welcomes Prosser as new board president

HOULTON, Maine — The Southern Aroostook Development Corporation is proud to announce the election of Levi Prosser as the organization’s new board president. A dedicated community leader and division manager for Daigle Oil Company, Prosser steps into the role following the steady leadership of Josh McLaughlin who has served multiple terms as president over the […]

5 months ago

Recognized for service

The Northern Maine Veterans Cemetery Association recently presented Julie Plummer (right), reprographics specialist at the Northern Light A.R.