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Conservation District to host septic installation workshop

The Central Aroostook Soil and Water Conservation District will offer a septic system installation workshop designed for contractors, local plumbing inspectors and site evaluators from 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. on Thursday April 2, at the USDA conference room, 735 Main Street in Presque Isle.

County news group announces staffing changes

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine -- Bangor Daily News’ websites and weekly newspapers in Aroostook and Penobscot counties have announced several staffing changes.

Credit union places sixth statewide in Ending Hunger Campaign

NorState Federal Credit Union recently earned an award for placing sixth statewide in raising funds for the Maine Ending Hunger Campaign.

Two join Fort Kent insurance firm

United Insurance recently welcomed Jordan Mackin, commercial lines assistant, and Kris Malmborg, commercial lines producer, to their Fort Kent Agency.

Roads to Recovery sets recovery coach training

Roads to Recovery, a service of the Aroostook Mental Health Center, will host a recovery coaching training session from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., April 21 to 24.

Credit union calls for scholarship applications

NorState Federal Credit Union is now accepting applications for six $1,000 scholarships to be awarded to graduating high school seniors throughout Aroostook and Northern Penobscot counties.

SAD 27 directors to meet March 3, 2020

The SAD 27 directors will hold a special meeting at 6 a.m. on Tuesday, March 3.

Snowmobile charity run raises more than $5,600

More than 22 registered snowmobilers, despite subzero temperatures in the morning, participated in the Aroostook Chapter of Credit Unions’ fundraising snowmobile run on Thursday, Feb. 20, raising more than $5,600 for good causes in the process.

New U.S. stamp celebrates Maine

The U.S. Postal Service will celebrate Maine’s bicentennial with the issuance of a new Forever stamp and a dedication ceremony on the actual anniversary of Maine’s statehood, March 15.

United Way of Aroostook opens funding application process

Wanda Guiggey, president of the United Way of Aroostook board of directors, and Sarah Ennis, executive director, have announced that applications for United Way of Aroostook funding for 2020-2021 are now available.

Credit union offers $6,000 in scholarships to 2020 graduating seniors

As a financial institution invested in their communities and neighbors, Acadia Federal Credit Union periodically offers beneficial programs to their membership. Acadia FCU has announced they will award $6,000 in scholarships to area high school seniors.

Chamber, Husson sign MBA incentive agreement

The Greater Fort Kent Area Chamber of Commerce and Husson University announced on Feb. 17 that they have signed an agreement to provide all of the chamber’s employees and the employees of their member organizations, who enroll in any of the University’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs, with a 10 percent tuition discount.

Madawaska selectmen to meet Feb. 27, 2020

The next Madawaska Board of Selectmen meeting will be at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 27.

SAD 27 board to meet Feb. 24, 2020

The 872nd Meeting of the Directors of SAD No. 27 will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 24.

Madawaska selectmen, finance committee to meet Feb. 25, 2020

The Madawaska Board of Selectmen and finance committee will meet at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 25.

Local credit union expands to Bangor

Acadia Federal Credit Union has officially opened its new branch on Broadway in Bangor.

UMPI, UMaine work with chamber to expand local business education

With agreements in place with the Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce and Momentum Aroostook to receive tuition discounts and free YourPace sessions, the University of Maine at Presque Isle has helped in the development of a third opportunity for the region’s business community.

Centers can offer unemployment help

The Maine Department of Labor has announced that the Presque Isle CareerCenter, along with six other centers statewide, can assist unemployed workers in resolving some benefit or account concerns.

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