Business News

10 months ago

Police may help enforce Houlton code violations

Ben Torres, code enforcement officer, presented the proposed changes to the Houlton town council earlier this month, explaining that he can send “clean up your yard” letters repeatedly but he does not have the authority to write a ticket.

10 months ago

Caribou Rotary Club Cash Draw returns

CARIBOU, Maine — The Caribou Rotary Club is excited to announce that this year’s Cash Draw will be an “in person” event, held at the Caribou Inn and Convention Center.  Due to the COVID pandemic, the annual draw was held as a remote, live streamed event for the past four years. The return to an […]

10 months ago

New York native launches Aroostook’s latest haven for horses

Shaul’s Spurs & Furs Ranch joins an array of other horse facilities serving central Aroostook, including the long-running Pine & Spurs Riding Club in Fort Fairfield; East of Eden Stables, a therapeutic riding center in Presque Isle; and Unbridled Faith, a horse training and lesson center in Caribou.

10 months ago

Katahdin Bankshares Corp. announces quarterly dividend

HOULTON, Maine – Katahdin Bankshares Corp. (OTCQX: KTHN), parent company of Katahdin Trust Company, announced that it has declared a cash dividend of $0.175 per share for the fourth quarter of 2024. The dividend will be payable on December 20, to shareholders of record as of December 13. This dividend represents a 15.1 percent increase […]

10 months ago

Pines Health Services recognizes Great American Smokeout Day

CARIBOU, Maine – The Annual Great American Smokeout was on Thursday, November 21. The event, sponsored by the American Cancer Society, encourages people who currently smoke to quit – even if it’s just for one day. To help people take the first step, Pines Health Services is providing free nicotine replacement therapy kits and resources. […]