12 months ago
Drier growing season brings healthy Aroostook potato harvest
Consistent and far drier weather led to early planting, good growth and no saturated or rotting potatoes, local farmers reported.
Business News
12 months ago
Hancock Lumber to acquire Tiny Homes of Maine
The two family businesses have already signed a letter of intent prior to an anticipated closing of the deal at the end of the month.
12 months ago
Used appliance store moves from Limestone to larger showroom in Caribou
Norstar Appliance opened its new showroom Tuesday in the Bennett Drive shopping plaza.
12 months ago
Maine credit unions launch challenge to fight hunger
WESTBROOK, Maine — Credit unions in Maine are deeply committed to addressing food insecurity in the state they call home. In addition to raising thousands of dollars each year to combat hunger, credit unions work hard to generate awareness about food insecurity in the communities they serve. As part of their longstanding efforts, Maine credit […]
12 months ago
Bulrush Farm and mercantile store certified to accept food stamps
In addition to their Hodgdon farm store located on Jackins Settlement Road, the Burkharts have opened Bulrush Mercantile at their embroidery shop on Court Street in downtown Houlton.
12 months ago
Amish farmers open custom meat processing plant in Smyrna
Moosehead Meats is one of 17 USDA approved slaughterhouse and processing plants in the state with the next closest a couple hours south.
12 months ago
Helping out at Junior Achievement Golf
The Kiwanis Club of Presque Isle recently sponsored the Junior Achievement 2024 Aroostook Golf Classic at the Presque Isle Country Club.
12 months ago
These Kiwanians earned national nods
Two members of the Kiwanis Club of Presque Isle recently received awards from Governor Eli Rivera of the New England and Bermuda District of Kiwanis.
12 months ago
How Presque Isle became Aroostook’s cannabis capital
When city officials approved Presque Isle’s first marijuana store in 2020, they sought to tap into the next big thing. The industry exploded, and the city is now looking at its ninth cannabis business. Maine legalized recreational marijuana in 2016 and now has 230 stores, 129 cultivation facilities and 104 manufacturers licensed for adult use, […]
12 months ago
Aroostook farm couple plan to fill void left by loss of Houlton dairy’s milk
Adam Dube and Melissa Jandreau want to start constructing a new organic dairy creamery that will produce white and chocolate milks, ice cream and yogurt from their farm in Perham, and then ship those products to County stores and schools.
