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AMHC announces Ferris as chief operations officer

Ellen Bemis, CEO, Aroostook Mental Health Services, Inc. has announced the appointment of Michelle Ferris, LCSW to chief operations officer, “Michelle’s experience in direct service, administration, and as a member of the senior leadership team, combined with her 15 years of service to AMHC makes her well suited for the role.”

Van Buren introduces new projects to Revitalize Main Street

If a town’s Main Street is the heart of a community, the residents are its backbone. Van Buren’s residents have come together to work on several projects to give their town a bit of a makeover.

Aroostook County Action Program leads Breakthrough Youth Services in the new year

Aroostook County Action Program is proud to announce the beginning of the Breakthrough Youth program in five Maine counties, including Aroostook.

County news team earns awards from Maine Press Association

Journalists and designers from the Aroostook Republican and News, Houlton Pioneer Times, St. John Valley Times and The Star-Herald, and websites fiddleheadfocus.com and thecounty.ME, earned recognition, including 14 first-place individual honors.

Two join Aroostook Agency on Aging Community Services team

There have been two recent additions to the Community Services arm of the Aroostook Agency on Aging. Rick Bragg, manager of community outreach and education, and Kimberly James, Medicare education coordinator, will report to Judy Anderson, director of community and volunteer services.

Cooking class organizers hope to create kitchen connections

The Aroostook Agency on Aging, in partnership with several like-minded organizations, will launch “Flavor of Aroostook – Cooking to Connect,” a new series of hands-on cooking classes later this month.

Virtual landowner 101 class

There is so much to learn about the woods in your own backyard. Whether you have a few acres in the suburbs or a few hundred out in the country, it can be rewarding to get out and explore your own land.

United Way of Aroostook funding applications available

Jon Gulliver, president of the United Way of Aroostook Board of Directors, and Sarah Duncan, executive director, have announced the application for United Way of Aroostook funding for 2022-23 is now available.

CDC extends support to the Aroostook County Action Program addressing social determinants

To aid increasing efforts to improve the health and economic condition of Aroostook County, the Aroostook County Action Program received a $125,000 grant from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention for the Aroostook County Social Determinants of Health Accelerator Plan.

Your change helps change lives at NorState FCU

The past couple of years certainly have brought upon new challenges, but the spirit of community and generosity continues to be an essential part of NorState Federal Credit Union’s daily activities.

Dirigo Reads to add schools for 2022-23

Dirigo Reads, a program that aims to put a book in the hands of every Maine first grader each month during the school year by 2025, is looking to increase the number of schools that will participate in the program during the next school year.

The best mobile habits to keep from the pandemic

If you’ve spent more time on mobile devices since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, you’re not alone. The average time spent on phones and tablets has increased by over half an hour per day to reach 4 hours, 16 minutes -- which is a 13.8 percent growth over the last year and the fastest annual increase since 2014.

Fort Kent town manager earns tax collector and treasurer certification

Fort Kent town manager Suzie Paradis has earned certification as a tax collector and treasurer from Maine Municipal Tax Collectors’ and Treasurers’ Association.

Agency on Aging offers online programs, events in January

Staying well allows us to live better lives. Through group classes, informational sessions and events, the Aroostook Agency on Aging staff and volunteers share topics and techniques that are intended to help all people age well.

Looking back on the top business stories from the St. John Valley Times — July to December, 2021

The second half of 2021 proved positive overall for business in the St. John Valley. Many new businesses emerged, a few closed their doors and others were recognized for their contributions to the community.

Community food box distributions planned

Getting food and good nutrition is something all people need to remain healthy and happy. Whether it is a meal in a dining center, one delivered to the home, or a shelf stable commodity to help extend the monthly food budget, staff at the Aroostook Agency on Aging can connect older persons or those who are disabled to a service that will help meet their needs.

SAD 33 board meets tonight

The 1057th Meeting of the Maine School Administrative District No. 33 will be held at 6 p.m. on Jan. 3, 2022.

St. John Valley Times Year in Business 2021, January to June

The following is the first of two articles highlighting some of the top business stories from 2021. This article highlights events from January to June. The second installment will appear in the Jan. 5 issue.

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