Business News

1 year ago

Here’s why recycling containers are overflowing in some Aroostook towns

AWS collects recyclables such as bottles, magazines, catalogs, newspapers and tin cans from 99 igloos at 17 locations in Presque Isle, Caribou, Fort Fairfield, Easton, Limestone, Caswell, Cyr Plantation, Hamlin, Woodland, Stockholm, New Sweden, Sinclair, Portage, Mapleton and Washburn.

1 year ago

HBMI Health Fair draws large gathering to tribal community

HOULTON, Maine – Bringing the latest trends and updates in the health field to tribal citizens is one of the main missions of the Houlton Band of Maliseet’s Health and Wellness Center. And if this year’s health fair is any indication, the message of healthy lifestyles is reaching far and wide. “This was one of […]

1 year ago

St. John Valley Chamber of Commerce & Tourism announces appointment of new board members

The St. John Valley Chamber of Commerce & Tourism is pleased to announce the appointment of several new members to the Chamber’s Board of Directors. The Chamber is  honored to welcome these community leaders, each bringing unique perspectives and invaluable expertise to further the Chamber’s mission of promoting economic growth and tourism in the region. The […]

1 year ago

Quirky Sherman restaurant sells out on opening weekend

The new Salted Butter Farm restaurant on Gardiner Road is a warm and quaint place that brings nostalgia to life in its Alice in Wonderland mismatched world of vintage china from grandmothers, aunts and long-forgotten attics.

1 year ago

NorState FCU awards scholarships to high school seniors

NorState Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce they are awarding seven $1,000 scholarships to local graduating high school seniors. As part of the application process, high school applicants had to attend an Aroostook or Northern Penobscot County school, be accepted, and attend a two-year or four-year college or university and be an active NorState […]

1 year ago

‘Rotary Reads to ME’ program inaugural year a success

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine – Volunteers from the Presque Isle Rotary Club have spent one day each month throughout this school year reading to first grade classrooms at Pine Street Elementary School as part of the club’s new “Rotary Reads to ME” program. A pair of volunteers visited classrooms of eager students to read a pre-selected […]