Business News

3 years ago

Kiwanis promotes kids’ safety

The Kiwanis Club of Presque Isle made up 200 children’s safety kits to distribute throughout The County. The kits contain electrical safety plug-ins, hot water safety bath ducks plus several pamphlets.

3 years ago

Caribou Public Library to host care presentation

The Caribou Public Library will host a special informational session with Cary Medical Center Health Educator, Nancy Holmquist from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 24, and Thursday, Aug. 25. 

3 years ago

Flannel & Barrel grand opening

Flannel & Barrel, located at 641 Main Street in Presque Isle, formerly known as The Olde Rustic Attic, recently celebrated its opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce.

3 years ago

Johnston appointed event coordinator for Eclipse Maine 2024

With plans starting almost two years ago and less than two years remaining until Eclipse Maine 2024, the Southern Aroostook Development Corporation’s Attraction Committee  reviewed candidate resumes for the position of eclipse event coordinator.

3 years ago

Old Iron Inn Bed & Breakfast adds to antique collection

The Old Iron Inn Bed & Breakfast has added another interesting new member to its collection of antique irons. The addition, acquired at an August auction in Pittsburgh, is a circa 1870s Barnes “swan-on-swan” flat iron that has the general shape of a swan with a baby swan on her back.

3 years ago

DFAS Limestone changes leadership

An Assumption of Leadership ceremony for the Defense Finance and Accounting Service site in Limestone took place on Aug. 3. During the ceremony, Ashley Judkins accepted responsibilities as site director from Acting Director Donna Perreault.

3 years ago

Life regained after Long COVID with help of therapy program

Being diagnosed with COVID-19 can mean so many different things. Some may have major health issues leading to hospitalization or even death, while others may have no symptoms at all. What can be just as hard to predict, and devastating for those going through it, is the diagnosis of Long COVID weeks after a person’s initial infection.