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Community reacts to sale of mall, hopes owner pumps ‘new life’ into space

Just days after the New York-based Kohan Retail Investment Group confirmed buying the Aroostook Centre Mall in Presque Isle, area residents expressed a desire to see new stores and maybe even nontraditional tenants re-energize the space.

Police arrest Edmundston woman with contraband tobacco

Members of the Edmundston Police Force on Wednesday, March 13, arrested a 62-year-old woman who was in possession of more than 35,000 contraband cigarettes in her vehicle.

Katahdin Trust offers down payment, closing cost assistance to homebuyers

Eligible homebuyers could receive up to $15,000 in down payment and closing cost assistance thanks to the Equity Builder Program and Katahdin Trust, a community bank serving northern Maine and the greater Bangor and Portland regions.

Majority of students surveyed support regional high school

The majority of students in grades 6-12 attending schools in three St. John Valley school administrative units involved with the Valley Unified Regional Service Center support the construction of a new regional high school in the area, according to recent focus groups.

Company offers chance for youth to earn funds

Starting this month, local youth organizations can earn up to $1,000 through U.S. Cellular's Community Connections program.

Flu, other illnesses fill County hospitals to capacity

Hospitals in Aroostook County are filled to capacity as medical personnel provide health care to patients with the flu and other illnesses.

Committee members brainstorm possibilities for Madawaska plaza

Members of the Mid-Town Shopping Plaza Committee met for the first time March 12 to bounce around ideas and determine the best uses for the town acquired property near the farmer’s market.

Passenger flights resuming at Presque Isle

After more than a week without passenger air service in Presque Isle, United Airlines flights are resuming Wednesday evening March 13.

Demolition underway as part of revitalization effort in Madawaska

A portion of 11th Avenue was closed Monday as demolition crews with Ed Pelletier and Sons tore down a pair of apartment and commercial buildings as part of the downtown revitalization project.

Madawaska leader joins NMMC board

Northern Maine Medical Center has announced the appointment of Gisele A. Dionne to its Board of Trustees for a five-year term.

New York company buys Aroostook Centre Mall with plans to add tenants

Kohan Retail Investment Group, a New York company that owns 28 other indoor malls, confirmed it purchased the Aroostook Centre Mall in Presque Isle and plans to add tenants as soon as possible.

Airport remains closed one week after accident

One week after a landing accident halted passenger travel to and from the Presque Isle International Airport, a timeline for resuming travel remained unclear, but United Airlines has vowed to assist affected flyers until the airport reopens.

Aroostook Centre Mall sells for $4.65 million

The Aroostook Centre Mall in Presque Isle was sold to an undisclosed buyer, its management confirmed Sunday.

Angel Snowfest raises more than $30,000 to benefit cancer support groups

Families and friends came together Saturday at the Lakeview Restaurant for Angel Snowfest, which for the last six years has raised funds to benefit three organizations that have made medical help physically more accessible to cancer patients in the Valley.

Acadia Federal Credit Union purchases building for new Bangor branch

cadia Federal Credit Union on March 4 announced plans to open a new branch in Bangor.

High school students collaborate with business leaders to learn real-world skills

Students from high schools across Aroostook County got together with local business leaders on March 6 to learn in a hands-on way how their decisions could impact not just their own futures but those of the companies that will employ them.

Hospital dedicates report to staff

Northern Maine Medical Center is dedicating its 2018 annual report to its employees for the unique role that each contributes to the quality of life of their patients each and every day.

Credit unions, ACAP raise more than $15,000 in soup donations

The national Souper Bowl of Caring campaign came to an end recently with members of the Aroostook Chapter of Maine Credit Unions collecting more than $15,000 in soup and cash donations

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