3 years ago
The top business stories in the Caribou region for 2022
The following is the second of two articles highlighting some of the Caribou region’s top business stories from 2022. This article highlights events from July through December.
Business News
3 years ago
Bradley’s Citgo and Convenience Store brings in new car wash machine to North Street
Bradley’s Citgo and Convenience Store installed a new automated car wash machine last month at 46 North St. to replace the previous car conveyor system.
3 years ago
Baker continues family traditions with The County Bakery
Rosemary Lavway has few memories of her grandmother Rose Willette from growing up in Presque Isle, but has kept her recipes alive through The County Bakery.
3 years ago
The top business stories for second half of 2022 in southern Aroostook
The following is the second of two articles highlighting some of the top business stories from 2022. This article highlights events from July to December.
3 years ago
Local water district earns state honor
MADAWASKA, Maine — The Madawaska Water District received the Outstanding Water Operations Award at the annual Maine Rural Water Association convention held Dec. 6-8 at the Samoset Resort in Rockport. The award was presented at the beginning of one of the many seminars that were held at the convention. This particular seminar had approximately 60 […]
3 years ago
Greater Ecumenical Food Pantry receives donation from Fort Kent Rotary Club
The Fort Kent Rotary Club recently made a monetary donation of $1,200 to the Greater Ecumenical Food Pantry. Fort Kent Rotary Club President Susan Tardie presented the check to Leslie Kelly, the food pantry coordinator, along with Rotary club members present, from left, Diane Fongemie, Ben Paradis, Madeline Soucie, Bill Melvin, Joan Paradis and Bob […]
3 years ago
United Way of Aroostook hosts Black Tie Gala
The United Way of Aroostook, a nonprofit dedicated to the education, health and financial stability of Aroostook County, announces that it will be holding a fundraising Black Tie Gala on Jan. 21 at the Sargent Family Community Center in Presque Isle. This elegant evening will be filled with inspiration, a live auction and live music.
3 years ago
The top business stories in the Caribou region for the first half of 2022
The following is the first of two articles highlighting some of the Caribou region’s top business stories from 2022. This article highlights events from January through June.
3 years ago
Henry takes lead for Loring Workforce Development Department
Kristen Henry has recently joined the Loring Job Corps team in Limestone, as the director of workforce development. Henry will oversee the career readiness and the career transitions areas of the center, which provide the training as well as resources for Loring students to successfully obtain long term employment in the industry sectors they have received training in.
3 years ago
Katahdin Bankshares announces stock buyback program, up to $2M
Katahdin Bankshares Corp. (OTCQX: KTHN), parent company of Katahdin Trust Company, a community bank founded in 1918 serving northern Maine and the greater Bangor and Portland regions, announced that its board of directors has approved a stock buyback program.
