Every year, NorState Federal Credit Union sets out to award six $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors. After reading this year’s applications though, six didn’t seem like enough.
On June 17 recent NMCC diesel hydraulics graduate Alex Sweetser departed Presque Isle en route to Atlanta, Georgia, where he will compete against the nation’s most skilled welding students. Sweetser earned his place at the national competition after winning first place in Maine’s state competition in March.
Fifteen municipalities and nonprofits from across The County will receive a total of $2,157,808 in American Rescue Plan Act funds to support infrastructure upgrades, environmental clean-ups and business expansions.
Last week Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash appointed Scott Dow of Caribou to the Legislature’s newly-formed Blue Ribbon Commission to study the emergency medical services in the state.
The Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce was proud to present the May Customer Service Award to Bombshell Salon in Presque Isle. The salon was nominated by Lisa Wark, who said, “Jami makes you feel right at home, relaxed and leaves you feeling beautiful and great,”
The National Kitchen and Bath Association’s Maine Chapter in partnership with Décor Maine magazine recently held their design competition awards ceremony in Augusta. Three Caribou designers took home several top prizes including the overall grand prize.
Charles “Chuck” Orser of Caribou, who came to work at the Aroostook Agency on Aging in early 2019, recently retired from his role as building coordinator at Caribou Gardens, a senior housing complex.
MMG Insurance Company is pleased to announce that Kendra Coates, CPA has been hired as senior vice president, deputy chief financial officer, effective June 6.
MMG Insurance Company of Presque Isle announced the retirement of Dawn Hill of Cape Neddick from the board of directors during the company’s annual meeting held on April 13.
Thrive Body Spa, located at 73 Sweden St. in Caribou, recently celebrated their opening with a ribbon cutting hosted by the Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce.
