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Your change helps change lives at NorState FCU

At first glance, spare change doesn’t seem like it would add up to much. That’s certainly not the case when the fees collected from NorState Federal Credit Union’s coin sorters are added up throughout the year and then donated to worthy charities.

Rossignol promoted to Katahdin Trust assistant vice president, system administrator

Katahdin Trust, a community bank serving northern Maine and the greater Bangor and Portland regions, is pleased to announce the promotion of Scott Rossignol to assistant vice president, system administrator. In this role, Rossignol will be responsible for ensuring that the Bank’s integrated systems operate efficiently as well as continue to provide technical assistance and training for system users.

United Way of Aroostook to administer over $28,000 in emergency food and shelter grant funding

United Way of Aroostook has been selected to administer a $28,974 grant from the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program that will provide additional resources to local organizations that meet these two basic needs.

Aroostook Day at the Legislature set for Feb. 15

After a brief pandemic absence, Aroostook Partnership is once again hosting Aroostook Day at the Legislature Wednesday Feb. 15 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Senator Inn in Augusta.

Katahdin Bankshares reports fourth quarter 2022 results

Katahdin Bankshares Corp. (OTCQX: KTHN), the parent company of Katahdin Trust Company, a full-service community bank founded in 1918 serving northern Maine and the greater Bangor and Portland regions, announced its 2022 fourth quarter earnings of $3.2 million, or $0.98 per common share.

President Jackson, ACAP President highlight emergency energy relief

On Jan. 24, Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, joined Jason Parent from Aroostook County Action Program and representatives from Maine Community Action Programs, MaineHousing, and Maine Energy Marketers Association, for a press conference at the State House celebrating bipartisan efforts to keep working families and older Mainers warm this winter.

Aroostook truckers credited for safety on the road

The regard for the safety of others on the road shown by 80 truckers at an Aroostook transport company is racking up respect from those vested in keeping Maine roads safe.

Wallagrass man is one of Maine’s 2022 Loggers of the Year

A St. John Valley man is one of three 2022 Maine Loggers of the Year.

Aroostook CA$H Coalition will prepare taxes again

The Aroostook CA$H Coalition will be preparing taxes again this year starting Feb. 8. IRS tax law certified volunteers will be available to provide free tax preparation and financial checkups for low- to middle-income households earning less than $58,000 by appointment only.

Agriculture education scholarship available

Graduating seniors from Maine high schools who are National FFA Organization (Future Farmers of America) members and interested in pursuing a career in farming, agriculture or natural resources are invited to apply for a Ronald P. Guerrette FFA Scholarship through the Maine Community Foundation.

Nominations open for Young Professionals Institute 2023

The region’s premier leadership development training experience returns for its 15th year with the theme “The Leading Role.” This year’s Young Professionals Institute, a partnership between the University of Maine at Presque Isle and MMG Insurance, will run on Wednesdays from March 1 to April 12, 4-6 p.m.

USDA to conduct potato stocks and processing surveys

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service is encouraging producers and agribusinesses to respond to two upcoming surveys – the Potato Stocks survey and the Potato Processing survey – that are critical to the potato industry.

Greater Ecumenical Food Pantry receives donation from Fort Kent Rotary Club

The Fort Kent Rotary Club recently made a monetary donation of $1,200 to the Greater Ecumenical Food Pantry.

Local water district earns state honor

The Madawaska Water District received the Outstanding Water Operations Award at the annual Maine Rural Water Association convention held Dec. 6-8 at the Samoset Resort in Rockport.

United Way of Aroostook hosts Black Tie Gala

The United Way of Aroostook, a nonprofit dedicated to the education, health and financial stability of Aroostook County, announces that it will be holding a fundraising Black Tie Gala on Jan. 21 at the Sargent Family Community Center in Presque Isle. This elegant evening will be filled with inspiration, a live auction and live music.

New Ventures Maine announces tuition-free classes in career, business, and financial education

New Ventures Maine has announced tuition-free online workshops and classes for winter 2023. NVME self-paced and interactive online workshops are designed to help people in Maine gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to start a business, build a career, and manage money.

The top business stories of 2022 in the St. John Valley

The following is the first of two articles highlighting some of the top business stories from 2021. This article highlights events from January through June.

Comprehensive broadband report released by Aroostook Partnership and Aroostook County

Nearly a quarter of the homes in Aroostook County are lacking in a quality broadband connection and that is hindering growth in the region according to economic development officials. That is one of the findings of the recently released Aroostook County Broadband Community Guide.

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