2 years ago
The top business stories of 2023 in the St. John Valley for the first half of the year
This article compiled by Chris Bouchard highlights stories from January through June. The second installment will appear soon.
Business News
2 years ago
Mt. Chase 6-year-old entrepreneur’s soap business is growing
Six-year-old entrepreneur Kody Tucker is known in local circles as the Soap Dude for his handmade intricately designed goats milk bar soaps.
2 years ago
At this Houlton studio old school tattoos are back
An Aroostook County tattoo artist’s new studio offers a hip nostalgic bent. And it’s the bold outlines of old school Americana tattoos that artist Richard Bettencourt brings to Houlton’s already buzzing body art scene.
2 years ago
‘100 Years of Caring’ theme for Cary anniversary
“100 Years of Caring” will be the theme of Cary Medical Center’s 100th Anniversary 1924–2024. Dr Jefferson B Cary, the founder and namesake of Cary Medical Center could hardly have imagined the advances in medicine accomplished by the hospital since he left the greatest portion of his estate to build and endow the hospital in 1912.
2 years ago
NMCC accelerated nursing program graduates first cohort
Northern Maine Community College held a pinning ceremony on Friday, December 15 to honor the accomplishments of seven graduates from the pilot program for the accelerated associate degree in nursing RN program.
2 years ago
PFAS found on former Loring base could delay $4B fuel production project
The PFAS discovery raises legal questions about cleanup responsibilities if hazardous materials are found in the future.
2 years ago
Presque Isle Rotary Amphitheater project receives $10,000 donation
Presque Isle Rotary Club is excited to announce MMG Insurance has recently donated $10,000 to the club in support of the Presque Isle Rotary Amphitheater project, which aims to construct a new, multi-purpose, permanent structure to host performing arts and cultural events.
2 years ago
Making it through the holidays and getting a good start to the New Year
The holiday season is here, and while it can be a time of great joy, it can also take a toll with your mental health. In fact, according to the American Psychological Association, 38 percent of people surveyed say their stress increases during the holiday season.
2 years ago
UScellular supports Boys & Girls Clubs of Border Towns with winter sports gear
This holiday season, UScellular is giving back to the local community by donating needed items to Boys & Girls Clubs of Border Towns. With its “Gift of Connection” program, UScellular is donating $5,000 worth of winter sports gear to support The Boys & Girls Club’s mission of providing youth a safe place to play, grow and learn.
2 years ago
Aroostook mushrooms harvested for Houlton tea shop brew
Randi Farrar, who co-owns Lotus & Leaf, a downtown Houlton tea shop, with her husband Tom Farrar, just kicked off a new line of chaga brews with Birch Bark Brews partner, Alyssa Hutchinson.
