Sitting in the back row of the Caribou City Council chambers, Derrell Richardson wrung his hands. For the past four months, the flagship location of his medical cannabis business, Richardson Remedies, in Caribou had been upended by changes to a state cannabis law. Richardson had done all he could to fix it. Now the onus […]
HOULTON, Maine — A state traffic movement permit brings Wendy’s and Aroma Joe’s one step closer to opening new locations just off Interstate 95 across from McDonald’s in Houlton. Last year, developers proposed adding a drive-up Aroma Joe’s coffee shop and a Wendy’s restaurant at the North Street location. And since that time, Maine Department […]
When Presque Isle business owners Andrew and Kassidie Shaw acquired the space beside their clothing boutique, it dawned on them that they could be sitting on a gold mine. The Shaws, who launched Designer Refind last year, have now opened a new storefront that adds a modern twist to discount shopping. Presque Isle once had […]
CARIBOU, Maine — Cary Medical Center is proud to announce that Gabrielle Jandreau, occupational therapist with the Cary Rehabilitation Department, has earned her certification in Vestibular Rehabilitation and Concussion Management through the American Institute of Balance. This accomplishment makes Jandreau the only occupational therapist north of Bangor to hold this specialized certification. “This type of […]
July 1 marked the start of a new Rotary year for the Houlton Rotary Club, ushering in a slate of officers dedicated to continuing the organization’s mission of service above self. Josh McLaughlin, president of J McLaughlin Construction, has stepped up to serve as president of the club. He is joined by Johanna Johnston, executive […]
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The Rotary Club of Presque Isle is thrilled to announce an exciting new twist for this year’s fundraising efforts: a basket raffle during the highly anticipated Crown of Maine Balloon Fest on Aug. 22-23 at the Northern Maine Fairgrounds. Replacing the club’s traditional auction format, the basket raffle invites local businesses, […]
The law will provide tax credits to Aroostook potato processors starting this fall
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The Aroostook Hospice Foundation is honored to announce the dedication of its first named patient suite at the Aroostook House of Comfort, made possible through a generous commitment from the Willey Family Foundation. This marks a major milestone in the Foundation’s recently revitalized Naming Opportunities Campaign, launched to sustain and strengthen […]
MADAWASKA, Maine – Troy Heald, Northern Aroostook district manager for F.A. Peabody Insurance, announces that Bailee Levesque has been promoted to assistant branch supervisor for the Madawaska office. Levesque began her career with F.A. Peabody Insurance in personal lines and later transitioned to commercial lines as a customer service agent. She has shown consistent dedication […]
