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Madawaska selectmen, finance committee plan joint meeting May 18

The Madawaska Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee will hold a joint meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 18, at the Madawaska Safety Complex.

Madawaska selectmen plan Tuesday meeting

The Madawaska Board of Selectmen will meet at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 4, at the Madawaska Safety Complex.

SAD 27 board to meet on Monday

The 895th Meeting of the Directors of MSAD No. 27 will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, May 3, in the Fort Kent Elementary School Music Room or via Zoom Video Conferencing.

ACAP’s new services suite garners bank sponsorship

In an effort to better meet the changing needs of Aroostook County and its people, building modifications are underway at the Aroostook County Action Program’s Presque Isle location.

50 years at NMMC and a lifetime of memories

One late spring, a little more than 50 years ago, Rena (Hebert) Jandreau was a 17-year-old senior in high school looking for a summer job. When the nuns of Les Petites Franciscan de Marie, who oversaw People’s Benevolent Hospital, now known as Northern Maine Medical Center, hired her in 1970, Jandreau had no idea she would still be working at her “summer job” more than five decades later.

Katahdin Bankshares Corp. reports first quarter results

Katahdin Bankshares Corp. (OTCQX: KTHN), parent company of Katahdin Trust Company, a community bank founded in 1918 serving northern Maine and the greater Bangor and Portland regions, has announced first-quarter earnings of $2.37 million, or $0.72 per common share.

Labor shortage was a problem before the pandemic but some employers say it is worse now

Even though customers have flooded to the Madawaska Tastee-Freez since it opened earlier this month, owner Nick Guerrette often has to close the kitchen early.

West Main Pharmacy open for business in Fort Kent

A local licensed, registered pharmacist who has served patients in the St. John Valley for almost 20 years, has branched out to open his own pharmacy in Fort Kent.

PI International Airport planning for normal summer flight schedule

Presque Isle International Airport is expecting to see a substantial increase in travelers this summer and is planning to adapt the flight schedule to meet that demand.

NMMC launches electronic health records software

After nearly two years of work and a significant investment to improve service for patients in northern Aroostook County, the Cerner program went “live” on April 12 at all Northern Maine Medical Center locations.

Van Buren students earn second place in Titan Challenge

Van Buren Regional Technology Center has announced the success of Business Education students in the JA (Junior Achievement) of Maine Titan Challenge.

Realtor opens new business in Fort Kent

A Fort Kent man with nearly two decades of realty experience recently began his own real estate business.

Deerfield, D.O. joins AMHC as medical director/psychiatrist

Ellen Bemis, CEO of Aroostook Mental Health Services Inc. has announced that Laurie Deerfield, D.O., has joined AMHC as its medical director/psychiatrist.

Madawaska selectmen plan budget meeting Tuesday

The Madawaska Board of Selectmen will hold a budget meeting at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, April 20, at the Madawaska Safety Complex.

Career collaborative offers college and career resources

The Maine Compass Career Collaborative virtual experience will open to all of Maine’s middle and high school students, free of charge, on April 26.

Maine Public Utilities Commission observes Safe Digging Month

In observance of National Safe Digging Month in April, as proclaimed by Gov. Janet Mills, the Maine Public Utilities Commission reminds Mainers of the dangers of digging without knowing the location of underground utilities.

McLaughlin named Homeless Services of Aroostook general manager

Homeless Services of Aroostook is pleased to announce the addition of Lisa McLaughlin to Aroostook County as general manager.

AMHC expands adult crisis stabilization services in Presque Isle

Aroostook Mental Health Services, Inc. is pleased to announce that it has opened an expanded adult crisis stabilization unit at 180 Academy Street in Presque Isle.

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