Finding a way to take PFAS out of contaminated hemp plants without unintentionally releasing them into the air is the next step in the Mi’kmaqs’ effort to remediate 650 acres of polluted land the U.S. government turned over to them 15 years ago.
Aroostook Partnership President & CEO Scott Dionne has decided to resign from his position to pursue a leadership role with a national building products distribution company. This new position leverages his nearly 30 years of construction experience while allowing him to pursue his passion of product development and building science education. The hybrid nature of […]
This year’s event raised more than $113,500 to purchase medical equipment for the hospital and local nonprofit clinics.
Libra announced the center would close on Dec. 1 and Pineland Farms would seek other uses for the 750-acre property, which includes a biathlon range, trail system, lodge and other buildings.
Julie Tucci, executive director of St. Apollonia Dental Clinic, and Dr Norma Desjardins, clinic founder, are pleased to announce the hiring of a board-certified pediatric dentist to lead their dental care team: Dr Ogo Olele. She will begin work at the clinic in January 2025. Dr. Olele (Dr. O) was born and raised in Southern […]
AUBURN, Maine — VIP Tires & Service is proud to announce that Director of Merchandising and Logistics Eri Jandreau, has been named one of the honorees for Modern Tire Dealer’s 2024 On the Rise. This recognition honors emerging leaders for their positive influence on independent tire dealers. Jandreau and the other On the Rise honorees […]
Mild temperatures and little snow last year made the Caribou speedway track too muddy to use so organizers moved racing to the Aroostook Centre Mall parking area, creating a track in 36 hours with 400 truckloads of snow.
Aroostook has received $750,000 so far from the national settlement, and will make $300,000 of that money available for projects within four categories: treatment, recovery, prevention and harm reduction.
Starting Nov. 30 on Small Business Saturday, local vendors will set up in eight wooden buildings in the area of Sweden Street’s Downtown Mall behind Brambleberry Market.
CARIBOU, Maine — The Jefferson Cary Foundation, a nonprofit organization raising funds to improve health care services in Aroostook County, recently presented Cary Medical Center with a $40,013.06 donation to be used to purchase new equipment in the Maternal Child Unit. The donation represents proceeds from the Foundation’s Annual Cary Classic Golf Tournament. “On behalf […]
