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Bookstore honored for customer service
The Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce recently presented a Customer Service Award to Neighborhood Books in Presque Isle. The store, located at 260 Main St., was nominated by Lois Brewer, Kerrigan Annett, Desiree Erika, Chelsey White, Allison Collins, Amber Lento, Breann McLaughlin, Nicole Mills and Maddison Cleaves. Pictured are: Margo Dyer, chamber president; Paula White; Ryan Rackliffe, chamber board member; Kacie Chapman; Laura Garrison; Laura Hale, owner; Stacey Skinner, chamber board member; LaNiece Sirois, chamber executive director; Jennifer Olson, chamber board member; and LeRae Kinney, chamber business ambassador with Ignite PI.
Chamber welcomes new Presque Isle business
The Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the opening of new member Designer Refind in Presque Isle with a ribbon cutting. Pictured are: Rep. Joseph Underwood; Margo Dyer, chamber president; Sherri Theriault; Hannah Tucker; owners Andrew and Kassidie Shaw; Jill Thibeau and Jennifer Olson, chamber board members; and LaNiece Sirois, chamber executive director.
Coffee company gets Customer Service Award
The Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce recently presented a Customer Service Award to Ruska Coffee Co. in Caribou. Ruska Coffee Co., located at 98 Sweden St., was nominated by Jennifer Anderson, Brittany Grant, Sabrina Bell, and Mallory Willey. Pictured: Ian Wright; Jeanette Hallett; Hayden Durost; Lance and Tamara Lovewell; LaNiece Sirois, chamber executive director; Rep. Joseph Underwood; Mary Kate Barbosa, chamber past president; Stacey Skinner, chamber board member; Penny Thompson, Caribou city manager; and Elizabeth Singer, chamber board member.
Cobb and Wright of Colliers broker $1.575 million sale of 128 Hammond St.
Bangor, ME Colliers negotiated the sale of 128 Hammond St. for $1.575 million according to the Penobscot Registry of Deeds. Mike Cobb and Blake Wright, of Colliers in Maine, represented the seller, NMS Hammond LLC. Elly Chapman, of NextHome Experience, represented the buyer, JJ Providence RE Investment LLC. 128 Hammond...
Marinko and Stevens of The Boulos Co. lease 3,200 s/f office to MANP
Portland, ME Maine Association of Nonprofits (MANP) found a new home at 30 Danforth St. Since 1994, MANP’s mission has been to enrich the quality of personal and community life in Maine. The Boulos Company’s Samantha Marinko and Nate Stevens represented MANP in the transaction. The group was...
Stebbins of Boulos Co. and Pierce and Black of JLL sell 93,500 s/f industrial building
Lewiston, ME Polymer Laboratories and Solutions, LLC sold 765 Webster St. for $6.1 million. The property, comprised of a 93,500 s/f industrial building on 8.3 acres, is a manufacturing asset and was purchased by Lewiston Holdings 765 Webster, LLC for investment purposes. Poly Labs plans to lease back the property...
Poker Read comes to Fort Kent Public Library with an AI twist
FORT KENT, Maine – The Fort Kent Public Library launched a new adult reading program on June 18. “We call it the Summer Poker Read, and we based this fun program on the popular outdoor activity known as a Poker Run,” said Library Director Andrew Birden. The...
The Ark Pope Memorial Animal Shelter in Cherryfield Celebrates Grand Opening – July 6th
The Ark Pope Memorial Animal Shelter located at 60 Barber Lane in Cherryfield is celebrating their Grand Opening with a Open House on Saturday, July 6th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be staff-led tours of the new facility. You'll be able to dunk the Director. Danielle Bauer, in the dunk tank! There will be a barbecue from Noon to 2 and fun activities.
Catholic Charities moves its thrift store
The Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of the new Catholic Charities location at 830 Main St., Presque Isle. Pictured are: Jill Hotham; Renee Ledue; Jennifer Deschene, chamber business ambassador with University Credit Union; Dixie Shaw; LaNiece Sirois, chamber executive director; and Stacey Skinner, Jennifer Olson and Ryan Rackliffe, chamber board members.
Versant power reaches agreement with union employees
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Versant Power union employees have reached an agreement with the company after months of negotiations. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1837 represents hundreds of workers at Versant Power from Bangor to Fort Kent. Their previous contract expired on June 30. After reaching a new...
Editorial: For so many the work goes on in Vacationland
“Summer is an interesting time in Maine,” Rev. Jeffery Logan, executive director and a co-pastor at Grace-Street Ministry, told a small crowd gathered in Portland’s Old Port [last week]. “Because the rest of the year is such a meteorological maelstrom, the summer often feels like time out of time. A period during which we can […] The post Editorial: For so many the work goes on in Vacationland appeared first on Maine Morning Star.
Downeast Salmon Federation to replace Cherryfield dam
The Downeast Salmon Federation plans to remove an ice retention dam spanning the Narraguagus River in Cherryfield, which blocks salmon from migrating upstream. The group will then build a new incline, across the entire river, to allow fish to travel freely, and maintain the current elevation and pond that the dam holds in place. The federation's Charlie Foster said from the shore, the new design should look like a series of rapids.
UMFK students named to the spring dean’s list
FORT KENT, Maine – The University of Maine at Fort Kent is proud to announce the dean’s list for the spring 2024 semester. This includes full-time and part-time students. “Congratulations to the students who have made the UMFK dean’s & academic recognition lists,” said UMFK President Deb Hedeen. “The dean’s list includes full-time students who have earned a 3.2 grade point average, while the academic recognition list acknowledges our part-time students who have also earned a 3.2 GPA. Their accomplishments are to be acknowledged and celebrated. We are incredibly proud to have these talented students as members of the UMFK community.”
Speedway 95 – July 3rd [RESULTS]
Here are the results from Speedway 95 on Wednesday, July 3rd. Stars of Tomorrow took the track for their feature race with Austin Beale leading them out of the pit to start the event,. Austin led all 20 laps of the Stars of Tomorrow feature and did not look back. Austin Beale had a best lap time of 18.625 seconds per lap, with an average speed of 47 MPH. Carson Bellows was able to move up from his starting position of 5th to try to catch Beale but wasn't able. Carson Bellows had a best lap of 18.910 seconds for the 1/3-mile oval, with an average lap speed of 46 mph. Carson Bellows finished 9.5 seconds behind Beale. Waylon Giguere rounded out the Top 3 for the Stars of Tomorrow having started in the 2nd position. Giguere had a best lap time of 19.272 seconds and an average speed of 45 mph.
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