Business News

6 months ago

Civic Academy connects advocates for aging issues to decision makers

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine – Applications are now being accepted for the Aroostook Civic Academy, a volunteer-driven initiative launched several years ago by the Aroostook Agency on Aging. The Agency is convening the fourth cohort of its innovative Civic Academy program, a six-week  class designed to build the skills necessary to advocate for change in your […]

6 months ago

MSSM students raise money for Pink Aroostook

CARIBOU, Maine — Maine School of Science and Mathematics soccer captains, along with Director of Residential Life Cyndi Trapnell and Executive Director Rob Constantine, presented a check to Pink Aroostook. In honor of Breast Cancer Month in October, MSSM soccer teams decided to make an impact in the community by raising money for Pink Aroostook, […]

6 months ago

UMPI welcomes new employees

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The University of Maine at Presque Isle welcomed nine new staff members during the spring 2025 semester. Gigail Cureton is UMPI’s new veterans coordinator in the Office of Student Records. She comes to campus after serving as chief of public affairs for the Fayetteville, Virginia. Coastal Healthcare System within the Department […]

6 months ago

Gerontologist urges individuals, families to plan ahead for ‘driving retirement’

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Driving one’s own vehicle holds special meaning and utility in our society. This can be especially true in rural Aroostook County where access to non-driving alternatives is challenging. Yet, as difficult as the reality can be, changes in health and function may necessitate retirement from driving. For those concerned about aging […]