11 months ago
Unionized nurses picket Northern Maine Medical Center over contract bargaining
Nurses accuse the hospital of not bargaining in good faith and say they will file a federal unfair labor practice charge against their employer.
Business News
11 months ago
NMCC’s 9 percent enrollment increase contributes to record community college enrollment
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Fall enrollment at Northern Maine Community College is up 9 percent, contributing to the Maine Community College System’s historic high of over 20,000 students statewide. “This growth shows what happens when you make higher education affordable, relevant, and accessible,” said Angela Buck, interim president of Northern Maine Community College. “It’s a […]
11 months ago
St. John Valley Chamber of Commerce holding its first ever job fair
The event on Saturday, Nov. 2, will feature a variety of employers from northern and central Aroostook County.
11 months ago
Time and Ally Financial honor Carroll
The nomination of Kirk Carroll, dealer principal at Carroll’s Auto Sales – a Chevrolet and GMC dealership in Presque Isle, for the 2025 TIME Dealer of the Year award was announced by TIME. Carroll is one of a select group of 49 dealer nominees from across the country who will be honored at the 108th […]
11 months ago
Houlton consignment shop attracts shoppers statewide
Located in the historic S.L. White Drug Co. building on Main Street, On the Rack sells women’s clothing, jewelry, beauty items, the Rude make-up line, shoes, boots and bags.
11 months ago
After 30 years of decline, Limestone wants to revive its Main Street
With redevelopment of the base finally looking possible, the conversation in town has turned toward keeping storefronts on Main Street amidst a rise in home-based and online businesses.
11 months ago
Local crafters, shoppers celebrate 50 years of Aroostook’s largest craft fair
Within minutes of the 10 a.m. opening, hundreds filled Caribou High School’s gymnasium and cafeteria, eyeing crafts from 137 vendors.
11 months ago
Aroostook newspapers earn Maine Press Association awards
Journalists and staff from the St. John Valley Times, Aroostook Republican, Star-Herald and Houlton Pioneer times won 43 individual awards in writing, photography and design, including 15 first-place nods.
11 months ago
Boil water order lifted at Loring Commerce Center
Loring’s water system tested too high for amounts of suspended particles within water.
