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NorState FCU heads into 2023 under new leadership

NorState Federal Credit Union and its board of directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeffrey Davenport as NorState FCU’s new president & chief executive officer. He takes over the position after the retirement of Susan G. Whitehead, who held the CEO position for over nine years.

After 34 years of dedicated service, NorState FCU CEO Whitehead retires

NorState Federal Credit Union and its Board of Directors announces the retirement of President/Chief Executive Officer Susan G. Whitehead. During her 34 years with NorState FCU, Whitehead has held various positions and has spent the last nine years as president/CEO.

Daigle Oil Company to build a tunnel car wash in Presque Isle

Daigle Oil Company, headquartered in Fort Kent, announced that it purchased the former Burger King property located on Main Street in Presque Isle, with plans to construct a state-of-the-art express tunnel car wash to serve the greater Central Aroostook area.

Katahdin Trust Employees raise $2,400 for Aroostook House of Comfort

The Aroostook House of Comfort was selected to be the recipient of funds raised during the first three quarters of 2022 by employees of Katahdin Trust, a local community bank serving northern Maine and the greater Bangor and Portland regions.

S.W. Collins Company receives community service award

The Institute for Family-Owned Business, a Portland-based nonprofit, in partnership with the MEMIC Group, a Portland-based workers compensation insurance provider presented S.W. Collins Company with the Shep Lee Community Service Award, named for one of the founders of IFOB at their annual 2022 Maine Family Business Awards ceremony.

AMHC welcomes Macek to senior leadership

Ellen Bemis, CEO of Aroostook Mental Health Services, Inc., has announced that Julia Macek, LCSW, has joined the agency as program director of Behavioral Health and Integration in Aroostook County. The position was previously held by Lorraine Chamberlain, LCSW, CCS, who retired in November.

Agency on Aging elects officers, recognizes employees

The 48th annual meeting of the Aroostook Agency on Aging was held Oct. 7 at Northern Maine Community College in Presque Isle.

Agency on Aging honors Pelletier for fundraising efforts

Steven Pelletier, president of Pelletier Ford, received the 2022 Friend of Aroostook Agency on Aging Award for his generosity and outstanding leadership to ensure older adults in the St. John Valley have access to life-sustaining nutrition services.

Katahdin Trust announces Top of the Mountain Award recipient, recognizes employees for years of service

Katahdin Trust, a community bank serving northern Maine, and the greater Bangor and Portland regions, recently celebrated its employees with regional employee appreciation events. The events included years of service recognition awards for those who were celebrating a milestone year, team activities, prizes, and much more!

High Five Turkey Drive returns to stuff pantry food boxes

United Way of Aroostook is once again partnering with Townsquare Media to host the High Five Turkey Drive that has yearly brought thousands of dollars to Aroostook County food pantries during Thanksgiving.

Jenna’s Helping Hands aims to give back to the community

The family of Jenna Guillemette is turning personal tragedy and grief into a passion project to honor the legacy of their daughter and to give back to the community that helped them raise her.

Northern Maine Community College to give three students a free look into what college could be

Northern Maine Community College announced that it will be inviting prospective students from around the state to apply to participate in the college's first-ever free "North of Now Field Day," which will take place on Nov. 9.

Katahdin Trust named a 2022 Best Places to Work in Maine for fifth year in a row

Katahdin Trust Company, a local community bank founded in 1918, serving northern Maine and the greater Bangor and Portland regions, was recently named one of the 2022 Best Places to Work in Maine.

Caregivers honored at 2022 Excellence in Long Term Care Awards luncheon

Shirley Bonenfant of Northern Maine Medical Centers, Forest Hill Long Term Care Facility and Rehab Center, recently received a 2022 Excellence in Long Term Care Award during a recognition ceremony held at Maple Hill Farm. Dr. Nirav Shah, director of the Maine CDC, offered the keynote address.

Transferring from fossil fuels to renewable energy remains topic of conversation

Northern Maine is already meeting Maine’s renewable energy goals with about 88 percent of its power coming from hydroelectricity through the Tinker hydroelectric dam on the Aroostook River and also New Brunswick.

Event for breast cancer survivors will feature local guest speakers

As Breast Cancer Awareness Month begins, Pink Aroostook, a program of Cary Medical Center, is excited to bring back the Luncheon of Hope for Breast Cancer Survivors from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 13, at the Caribou Motor Inn.

Cary/Pines support breast cancer patients and survivors

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Cary Medical Center and Pines Health Services are teaming up to discuss the resources offered by both facilities, specifically catered to breast cancer. The Women’s Imaging Center, Pink Aroostook, and the Cary cancer support group at all provide compassionate and knowledgeable care for Aroostook County.

USDA to survey Maine potato growers

Beginning in late October, the Northeastern Regional Field Office of USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service will be conducting the Potato Acreage and Disposition survey.

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