2 months ago
Expanded County Oktoberfest will draw brewers from all over Maine
The fourth annual event, led by the Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce, will take place from 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Caribou Municipal Airport.
Business News
2 months ago
Internet provider to start fiber construction in Caribou area
Consolidated Communications plans to expand fiber internet network lines to Caribou, Woodland, Connor Township and Perham starting Tuesday, Sept. 10.
2 months ago
Cary Medical Center celebrates 100 years with special guests
The evening’s keynote speaker, U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, has many personal connections to the hospital.
2 months ago
Farm that supplied milk to Houlton dairy is selling off its cows
After 75 years in operation, Lilley Farms Inc. will sell 130 dairy cows at the end of the month and stop producing about 9,000 pounds of milk a day.
2 months ago
Presque Isle welcomes first JetBlue flight
Aroostook County Administrator Ryan Pelletier said Thursday’s flight is a new beginning for the region, and County officials look forward to the opportunities that will arise from daily connections with Boston.
2 months ago
The County Federal Credit Union promotes new branch manager
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine —The County Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce that Cherie Gendreau has been promoted to branch manager – Fort Fairfield. Gendreau hails from the St. John Valley. She earned her associate’s in business management from Independence University in Salt Lake City, Utah in 2017. She began her career in the Member […]
2 months ago
Presque Isle to have another marijuana shop
The City Council approved Chad Junkins’ request to open a cannabis retail shop at his 11 Davis St. location.
2 months ago
Wastewater permits hold up construction of Loring potato chip plant
Taste of Maine had hoped to begin construction in July, but learned that the plant will need a “digester” or similar machine to treat wastewater before it enters the Limestone Water & Sewer District’s treatment system.
2 months ago
Grocers react to the impending loss of Houlton dairy’s milk
County grocers will have to get milk from Portland, where Maine’s other commercial dairy processors, Hood and Oakhurst, are headquartered.
2 months ago
UMPI presents Homecoming 2024
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine —The University of Maine at Presque Isle will present Homecoming 2024: Spirit Week + Alumni, Friends, and Family Weekend from Sept. 9-15, featuring sporting events, the Snowy Owl Marketplace, a performance by the County Community Players and much more! The full schedule of events can be found at www.umpi.edu/alumni/homecoming. Festivities will again […]
