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Aroostook PPP loan totals could be higher than $100 million

Three months after the U.S. Small Business Administration sent out the first Paycheck Protection Program loans in the wake of economic damage brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, data on which companies actually received these loans have been released for the first time.

St. John Valley Chamber of Commerce thanks graduating interns

The St. John Valley Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Board of Directors honored their senior interns with a check to help them with college expenses.

SAD 33 plans special budget session July 14

The SAD 33 board of directors will hold a public informational session and annual budget meeting for the 2020-21 school year budget at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday July 14.

Nurse attains Family Nurse Practitioner certification

Northern Maine Medical Center (NMMC) recently announced the professional advancement of Stephanie Michaud, Certified Family Nurse Practitioner. Michaud joined the team of experienced clinicians at the hospital’s Level II Emergency Department Trauma Center in late June.

The Jake ‘Break’ Snack Bar opens in Allagash

A new outdoor dining establishment opened in Allagash on Thursday offering food items from lobster rolls to ice cream to a dozen flavors of popcorn.

Credit union Ending Hunger effort aids local food pantries

NorState Federal Credit Union supports local community food pantries through the efforts of Maine’s Credit Union Ending Hunger Campaign, and recently announced last year’s contributions totaled more than $23,000.

Madawaska selectmen plan special meeting July 1, 2020

The Madawaska Board of Selectmen will hold a special meeting at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, July 1, at the town office council chambers.

Madawaska Ambulance Service to extend coverage area to Grand Isle

The Madawaska Board of Selectmen approved to move forward with an ambulance service contract with the town of Grand Isle at a special Board of Selectmen meeting held at noon on Thursday, June 25.

NMDC expands finance division

Northern Maine Development Commission is expanding its Business Finance Division to better serve the needs of COVID-19 effected companies and others who want to start or grow their businesses.

Van Buren logging company agrees to pay settlement to Maine Forest Service

Van Buren-based GR Timber Holdings LLC entered into an administrative agreement with the Maine Forest Service to settle the company’s violation of Maine’s rules and regulations governing timber harvesting.

Company hires sales agent

Chris Anderson, president of the F. A. Peabody Company, has announced that Brian Bouley has accepted the position of property and casualty multi-line sales for the Saint John Valley.

SAD 33 board to meet Tuesday, June 30, 2020

The 1035th Meeting of the Maine School Administrative District No. 33 will be held at 7:30 a.m. on June 30, 2020.

Electrical system work planned on June 30

Versant Power crews have scheduled maintenance to the electrical system in Fort Kent, New Canada and Wallagrass on Tuesday, June 30.

Local power customers to see electricity bill hike

Starting July 1, Versant Power customers will see higher electricity delivery rates.

SAD 27 plans special meeting Friday, June 26

The 880th Special Meeting of the Directors of MSAD No. 27 will be held at 6:30 a.m. on Friday, June 26.

Telemedicine helps AMHC serve patients during pandemic

While community health clinics across the U.S. have report a 43 percent drop in the number of client visits during the COVID-19 pandemic, Aroostook Mental Health Services has ramped up the use of technology and increased the number of client visits by 20 percent.

Volunteer joins Van Buren project

Chelsea Ouellette, a sophomore majoring in occupational therapy at Husson University, has accepted a position as the VISTA summer associate with the Van Buren Resiliency Project, a fully volunteer non-profit agency that was formed in 2019.

Credit union awards six $1,000 scholarships

NorState Federal Credit Union recently awarded six $1,000 scholarships to graduating seniors throughout Aroostook County who had applied by the May 2020 deadline.

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