Houlton

2 months ago

The County Federal Credit Union hires new CFO

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine – The County Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce that Tony Lahey has been hired as the new chief financial officer, effective immediately. Lahey grew up in Caribou and attended the University of Maine at Presque Isle, where he earned a double major in accounting and business administration. He began his […]

2 months ago

County partnership receives federal grant to strengthen rural healthcare system

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine – The Aroostook County Health Improvement Partnership has been  awarded a 2-year, $100,000 Rural Health Network Development Planning Program grant from the Health Resources and Services  Administration. This funding will significantly enhance the partnership’s ongoing efforts to  improve county-wide systems planning and coordination among its member organizations. In 2023, with support from […]

2 months ago

Smyrna Amish business has grown from farm stand to retail store

The market offers fresh-picked produce, pickles they make on premises, grass fed beef, pasture chicken, pasture pork, raw milk, butter, cheese, yogurt, kefir, jams and jellies, baked goods, baskets, leather products, fresh picked and pick your own flowers and more. 

2 months ago

Katahdin Trust Company announces donation to Tekαkαpimək Contact Station atKatahdin Woods and Waters National Monument

PATTEN, Maine – Katahdin Trust Company, a community bank headquartered in northern Maine, is pleased to announce a significant contribution to the Tekαkαpimək Contact Station, a new facility at the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument. This new facility will greatly support the growing recreation economy in the Katahdin region. The construction of Tekαkαpimək has […]

2 months ago

Agency on Aging opening Access Points across County

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The Aroostook Agency on Aging is holding a series of opening celebrations at Access Point locations throughout northern Maine, marking a significant step in ensuring that older  adults in rural communities have better access to essential programs and services. Working in Maine’s geographically largest county, the service organization faces unique challenges […]

2 months ago

The County Federal Credit Union awards scholarships

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine —The County Federal Credit Union awards scholarships to nine graduates who will further their education in the 2024-25 academic year. For over 26 years, The County has awarded nearly $160,000 in scholarship money to local students. Amelia Bate graduated from Easton High School and will attend the University of Maine at Orono […]