Business News

8 months ago

Caribou Utilities District honored with Outstanding Wastewater Operations Award

BANGOR, Maine – The Maine Rural Water Association presented the Outstanding Wastewater Operations award to the Caribou Utilities District at their 44th Annual Conference, held from December 10-12 at the Cross Insurance Center. This award recognizes an organization that demonstrates excellence in wastewater management, ensuring both efficiency and sustainability in their operations. Caribou Utilities District […]

8 months ago

UMPI to offer master of science in business to support workforce needs

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — With a focus on meeting state workforce needs and providing working adults with a direct, affordable, and entirely online pathway to a postgraduate degree and subsequent career advancement, the University of Maine at Presque Isle is establishing a master of science in business degree program.As UMPI’s second-ever master’s degree, the high-demand […]

8 months ago

Taking steps to protect your cervical health

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine  — January is Cervical Health Awareness, a time to raise awareness about cervical cancer, Human Papilloma Virus and the importance of early detection. With that in mind, Northern Light AR Gould Hospital wants to share some guidance on this topic from Rachel Swartz, MD, a provider from Northern Light OB/GYN in Presque […]

8 months ago

Your change is helping change lives at NorState FCU

2024 marked the 10th anniversary of NorState FCU acquiring its first coin sorter. The sole coin sorter was purchased and installed at the Madawaska location in mid-2014. For a small user fee, members and non-members could stop by and have their loose change sorted and redeemed. The user fees collected would then be tallied up […]

8 months ago

Aroostook lakeside restaurant closes after poor snowmobile seasons

This story has been updated. ST. DAVID, Maine — A restaurant on Long Lake has closed due in part to several poor snowmobile seasons in recent years that have cut into its business. “We regret to inform you that effective immediately, Long Lake Bar and Grill, LLC has ceased operations,” the St. David restaurant announced […]

8 months ago

United Insurance acquires Gallagher Insurance

PORTLAND, Maine – United Insurance, one of the largest independent insurance agencies in Maine announced the acquisition of Gallagher Insurance. In 1985, E Gerald (Jerry) Gallagher started an insurance agency at his Presque Isle home. After purchasing the Nelson Insurance Agency in 1989, the EG Gallagher Agency moved to 562 Main St. in Caribou where […]