2 years ago
Six Aroostook County entrepreneurs selected for Maine’s Top Gun Program
Six Aroostook County entrepreneurs have a chance to propel their business to the next level as well as getting a stab at the $25,000 ultimate Top Gun prize.
Business News
2 years ago
Fort Kent hospital nurses voting on unionizing Wednesday
Nurses at Northern Maine Medical Center are voting Wednesday to decide if they will join the Maine State Nurses Association and National Nurses United.
2 years ago
Loring will not become major space hub without arch hangar, developers say
Developers and museum proponents laid out their opposing visions for the hangar to the Legislature’s Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business during a hearing on the bill at the State House in Augusta.
2 years ago
UMPI to host ‘The Right to Read’ film screening
Through an effort led by the Maine Department of Education, the University of Maine at Presque Isle will be one of five sites in Maine to host a live screening of the documentary film “The Right to Read”, an award-winning film about a topic that filmmakers describe as the “greatest civil rights issue of our time” — literacy.
2 years ago
Putnam reaches five years with York’s of Houlton
Emily Putnam, finance and insurance manager, celebrates five years at Yorks of Houlton.
2 years ago
Houlton Water Company asking for a 15% power distribution rate increase
Houlton Water Co. electric customers may see an increase in their bills this spring if a requested 15 percent distribution rate increase is approved by the Maine Public Utility Commission.
2 years ago
Hannaford acquires Fort Kent, Madawaska Paradis Shop ‘n Save stores
Both stores are expected to start running under the new ownership this spring.
2 years ago
Vaillancourt becomes a Certified Credit Union Financial Counselor
Acadia Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce that collections officer, Kate Vaillancourt, has successfully finished the required coursework and exam to become a Certified Credit Union Financial Counselor.
2 years ago
Bill to switch ownership of historic Loring hangar puts museum at odds with economic group
The battle for who gets the hangar will play out in Augusta beginning Tuesday with a public hearing on the bill.
2 years ago
Hodgdon apothecary business thrives thanks to owner’s natural products
A business rooted in Tammy Kerekes’ attempt to soothe her screaming infant at 3 a.m. has blossomed into a full-time venture that has doubled its income in one year.
