Business News

3 months ago

Northern Maine is getting its 1st-ever Amazon warehouse

The world’s biggest online retailer, Amazon, is opening a warehouse in Caribou to speed up delivery times in northern Maine, a company spokesperson confirmed to the Bangor Daily News Wednesday.  “We’re close to completing construction work on a small delivery station that will support faster delivery and better service to customers in Caribou and across […]

3 months ago

AR Gould provides free sunscreen stations to local rec departments

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Thanks to a grant from Maine Cancer Foundation, Northern Light AR Gould Hospital and several local recreation departments have partnered to provide free sunscreen stations in the region during summer activities. “Each of these stations includes free SPF 30 sunscreen, along with refills and educational information on the use of sunscreen […]

3 months ago

Fidium begins expansion in Van Buren

VAN BUREN, Maine – Fidium, Maine’s best internet provider according to CNET, is expanding its all-fiber internet network in Van Buren, Hamlin and Cyr Plantation, bringing symmetrical, multi-gig speed internet to more than 1,500 homes and businesses. Fiber infrastructure construction was scheduled to begin as soon as June 20, with start dates to vary by […]

3 months ago

NorState FCU awards eight $1,000 scholarships

NorState Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce the awarding of eight $1000 scholarships to local graduating high school seniors. To qualify, applicants had to attend an Aroostook or Northern Penobscot County high school, be accepted, and attend a two-year or four-year college or university and be an active NorState FCU member. “At NorState Federal […]

3 months ago

Richard retiring after 40 years of service to NMCC

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — After nearly four decades of service to Northern Maine Community College, Tom Richard, a longtime leader, mentor and wellness advocate, will retire at the end of June. Richard’s connection to Aroostook County began in the fall of 1981 when he enrolled at what was then Northern Maine Vocational Technical Institute. He […]

3 months ago

Desjardin, FNP-C joins Pines Health Services team

CARIBOU, Maine – Pines Health Services is proud to announce that Danielle Desjardin, FNP-C, has joined its team of healthcare professionals. Desjardin,will be providing comprehensive primary care services at the St. John Valley Health Center. “We are thrilled to welcome Danielle to the Pines team,” said Traci Rogers, RN, chief nursing and operating officer at […]