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Local credit union expands to Bangor

Acadia Federal Credit Union has officially opened its new branch on Broadway in Bangor.

UMPI, UMaine work with chamber to expand local business education

With agreements in place with the Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce and Momentum Aroostook to receive tuition discounts and free YourPace sessions, the University of Maine at Presque Isle has helped in the development of a third opportunity for the region’s business community.

Centers can offer unemployment help

The Maine Department of Labor has announced that the Presque Isle CareerCenter, along with six other centers statewide, can assist unemployed workers in resolving some benefit or account concerns.

Utility upgrades live outage map

In December, Emera Maine launched a new Live Outage and Restoration Map, which is now available online.

Northern Maine Medical Center opens mentor opportunity for student nurse anesthetists

Northern Maine Medical Center is working to minimize the effects of the demand for healthcare professionals in its service area.

Madawaska selectmen slate special meeting Feb. 13

The Madawaska Board of Selectmen will hold a special meeting at 11:45 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 13.

SAD 33 directors to meet Monday, Feb. 10, 2020

The 1030th meeting of SAD 33 will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 10.

Daigle Oil Co. celebrates 65 years

One man’s vision of providing fuel oil and kerosene to the people of the St. John Valley has grown into one of Aroostook County’s longest tenured businesses thanks to the hard work and dedication of its staff.

Company reports Q4 results

Katahdin Bankshares Corp. (OTCQX: KTHN), parent company of Katahdin Trust Company, has announced fourth quarter earnings of $1.91 million, or $0.58 per common share.

AARP Maine to host webinar for small businesses on improving retirement security

AARP Maine is hosting a webinar for small businesses at 12 noon on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020.

Legislation would support County’s energy, forest products industries

A bill to support both the energy and forest products industries in Aroostook County received a public hearing in the Legislature’s Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee on Jan. 23.

Farming workshop to focus on healthy soil practices

Farmers are invited to join Maine Farmland Trust, The University of Maine Cooperative Extension, Southern Aroostook Soil and Water Conservation District, Central Aroostook Soil and Water Conservation District and fellow farmers on Wednesday, Feb. 19, for a day of learning about how healthy soil practices can benefit farm operations in Maine.

SAD 27 directors to meet Jan. 27 in Fort Kent

The 871st Meeting of the Directors of SAD 27 will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 27.

Extension receives grant to recycle greenhouse plastic

The University of Maine Cooperative Extension has received $38,764 in a one-year State of Maine Department of Environmental Protection Waste Diversion Grant to develop a statewide pilot program to recycle agricultural greenhouse plastic.

Madawaska Selectmen plan budget meeting Jan. 30

The Madawaska Board of Selectmen will hold a budget meeting at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 20.

Madawaska Finance Committee to meet Jan. 27, 2020

The Madawaska Finance Committee will meet at 4 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 27.

United Way nets more than $25,000 from bank, employees

For more than 100 years Katahdin Trust and its employees have supported hundreds of local organizations through financial contributions, volunteerism and in-kind donations.

SAD 27 board slates special meeting Jan. 21

The 870th SPECIAL MEETING of the Directors of MSAD No. 27 will be held at 6:30 A.M. on Tuesday, January 21, 2020.

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