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Thursday, February 26, 2026
Workplace safety and labor law requirements can seem complex - join the Maine Department of Labor for no-cost upcoming trainings! Please share with your Safety & Health Managers.
Upcoming classes:
Mine Safety & Health Administration: Refresher – March 3, 2026 l 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. SafetyWorks! Training Institute, 45 Commerce Drive, Augusta
The Mine Safety and Health Administration ...read more
Categories: General News Article
Thursday, February 26, 2026
HOULTON, Maine – Katahdin Bankshares Corp. (OTCQX: KTHN), parent company of Katahdin Trust Company, announced that it has declared a cash dividend of $0.23 per share for the first quarter of 2026. The dividend will be payable on March 23, 2026, to shareholders of record as of March 16, 2026.
This dividend represents a 13.6% increase over last year’s first-quarter dividend.
About Katahdin ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Financial Advisor John P. Byrne of the financial services firm Edward Jones in Bangor, Maine has received the Certified Exit Planning Advisor®, or CEPA®, designation through the Exit Planning Institute(TM).
This designation provides specific education on how to help business owners have a successful exit by discussing business readiness, strengthening personal financial strategies and aligning ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Bridget M. Olmstead has taken a step in her development recently by obtaining the Financial Paraplanner Qualified Professional(TM), or FPQP(TM), designation through the College for Financial Planning®."At Edward Jones, we are committed to continuous learning as we help our clients achieve the things that matter most to them," John P. Byrne, CEPA®, AAMS®. Bridget has worked hard to earn this ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Thursday, February 26, 2026
OLD TOWN — The third annual Fire & Ice Festival will bring warmth to a wintery season on Middle Street in Old Town on Saturday, March 7. This family-friendly event offers activities for all ages and will bring the community together for an evening of activities, live entertainment, and charitable giving.
Festivities begin at 5:00 PM and will feature sledding, live music, ice carving ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
You're invited to the Bangor Area Homeless Shelter's Hike for the Homeless on April 4th!
You can make it our biggest and best so far! Together we can make a huge impact on the homeless crisis.
The Hike for the Homeless raises awareness of homelessness in our Bangor community and raises funds for teh Bangor Area Homeless Shelter.
The Hike is a family friendsly event. We'd love to see your ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Community
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Bangor, ME — ConvenientMD Primary Care is pleased to welcome Anne Perkins-Gaspar, Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, to its Bangor primary care location, expanding the practice to four providers. The addition of Perkins-Gasper creates greater access to timely primary care services for people in the region. “We have seen a clear and growing need for additional primary care services in Bangor and ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
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|Waterfalls and Hikes| Disc Golf | Trail Bikes | Inflatable Kayaks |Specials| North Country Rivers, Inc. | ...read more
Categories: General News Article
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
CLEVELAND, February 25, 2026 — KeyBank (NYSE: KEY) is being recognized for its support of small and middle market business clients with nine 2026 Best Bank Awards from Crisil Coalition Greenwich in small business and middle market banking. These national and regional awards honor Key’s collaborative approach that empowers small business owner-operators in addressing their complex financial needs ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Friday, February 20, 2026
Bangor, Maine — The Downtown Bangor Partnership (DBP) is excited to announce that it has successfully relocated its offices to 33 State Street, a landmark downtown building fondly known to many locals as the Old Bangor Hydro Building. The move marks a major milestone for the organization and sets the stage for the creation of a Downtown Bangor Welcome Center, planned to open in time for the ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release
Friday, February 20, 2026
[Bangor, ME] — Maine Discovery Museum (MDM) has been named one of ten institutions nationwide to receive the 2025 National Medal for Museum and Library Service, the nation’s highest honor for museums and libraries, awarded by the Institute for Museum and Library Service (IMLS). MDM is among just five museums recognized this year, and the only museum in the Northeast. It also marks the first time a ...read more
Categories: Education, Fun Facts, Press Release, Community
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
HOULTON, Maine (February 18, 2026) – Katahdin Trust, a local community bank that serves northern Maine and the greater Bangor and Portland regions, would like to announce that its employees have chosen to donate funds that they raised through the Bank’s Casual Because We Care program to Maine Farmland Trust.
“Choosing an organization is not easy,” said Natasha McCarthy, Executive Vice ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
MAINE: Records Management Center & Shredding On Site (RMC/SOS), a Lynch Group division, is pleased to announce that Matt Verissimo has joined the organization as Sales Executive for Southern Maine and New Hampshire. This newly created position reflects RMC/SOS’s continued growth and commitment to expanding secure information management and NAID AAA Certified shredding services throughout the ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Congratulations to this quarter's Culture Champion: Construction Inspector Ryan LaBonte!
Ryan is a highly valued member of our Construction Materials Testing team, known for his technical expertise, commitment to clients, and mentorship of new team members. In addition to his inspector role, Ryan shares his photography talent and offers thoughtful feedback that helps strengthen our marketing ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Bangor, Maine – Sara Green-Hamann, Owner and Founder of Tallwood HR Consulting, has been featured as an expert contributor in a recent Bank of America article exploring the return on investment of employee benefits for small businesses.
The article, published by Bank of America’s Business division, examines how small and mid-sized organizations can design employee benefits programs that not ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Education
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Wednesday, February 11, 2026
BANGOR & PRESQUE ISLE, Maine – Katahdin Trust, a community bank with sixteen branch locations throughout northern, central and southern Maine, is pleased to announce the promotions of Cathy Haley and Jeni King to Assistant Branch Manager and Community Banking Officers.
Cathy Haley joined Katahdin Trust in 2008 as Head Teller II at their Presque Isle branch and later transitioned to Community ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
BANGOR – The Zillman Art Museum - University of Maine, located at 40 Harlow Street in Bangor, ME, opens a new exhibition that will run January 16 - May 2, 2026. ZAM is open Tuesday-Saturday from 10 am - 5 pm and brings modern and contemporary art to the region, presenting approximately 21 original exhibitions each year. Admission to the Zillman Art Museum is free in 2026 thanks to the generosity ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release
Monday, February 09, 2026
Melodies for the mind event - supporting vocational, educational, and wellness programs at Unlimited Solutions Clubhouse - opportunity to sponsor the event and/or donate a silent auction item.
Please consider sponsoring this fun event and important program, and/or donated a silent auction item.
Categories: Community
Wednesday, February 04, 2026
Bar Harbor, Maine – Bar Harbor Bank & Trust recently announced the winners of the Bank’s Brand Behavior Awards, a bi-annual recognition of employees who demonstrate behavior that exemplifies the Bank’s core values. Twelve employees were presented with awards for positivity, accountability, communication, and teamwork. These values guide the actions of all Bank employees and set the expectation for ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Tuesday, February 03, 2026
Lifestyle Sports Global, LLC (LSG) will transfer management of all their races to Maine Endurance Sports Alliance (MESA), a Maine nonprofit organization (501(c)3 (status is pending), ensuring the legacy and future success of the races bringing runners from all over the world to Central Maine. Over the past 4 years, LSG has developed 6 races, bringing over 1,200 runners with their family and ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Thursday, January 29, 2026
BANGOR, ME: Lynch Group celebrates the retirement of Dana Burleigh, Executive Vice President of Business Development, who concluded his distinguished career with the organization at the end of 2025 after more than eight years of dedicated service in roles spanning operations, sales, and leadership.
Dana joined Lynch Group in early 2017 following a long and respected career serving Maine’s pulp ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Thursday, January 29, 2026
HOULTON, Maine – Katahdin Bankshares Corp. (OTCQX: KTHN), the parent company of Katahdin Trust Company, a full-service community bank in Maine founded in 1918, has announced 2025 fourth-quarter earnings of $3.14 million, or $0.99 per common share.
These results represent an increase of $476,000 over the previous quarter, and a $1.4 million increase over the fourth quarter of 2024.
The net ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Bar Harbor, Maine – Bar Harbor Bankshares (NYSE American: BHB), the parent company of Bar Harbor Bank & Trust, is pleased to announce the Bank has been recognized by Newsweek as one of “America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions” for the fifth consecutive year. The Bank was selected from among approximately 8,800 financial institutions based on a combination of indicators of financial health, ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
BANGOR, ME – Hollywood Casino is announcing more comedy amid its growing entertainment offerings. There are more comedy shows coming to the casino itself, but also with the Hollywood Casino Ballroom Series at the Cross Insurance Center, and a course on comedy at the casino as well.
“It has been a long time since Bangor has had a regular home for comedy, and we are excited to be changing ...read more
Categories: Community, General News Article, Press Release, Education, Human Interest
Monday, January 19, 2026
Troy Industrial Solutions Supports Skilled Trades & Manufacturing with Two $1,500 Scholarships
Troy Industrial Solutions (TIS) is proud to reaffirm our commitment to supporting the growth and advancement of manufacturing and skilled trade careers for future generations. As part of this commitment, TIS will award two scholarships to graduating high school seniors across the United States who plan ...read more
Categories: Community, Fun Facts, Press Release, Chamber, Education, Human Interest
Monday, December 22, 2025
Flash Me Maine Photo Booth Rentals, a locally owned creative studio based in Bangor, has announced the launch of its Wedding Limited Edition Editorial Portrait Experience, a new luxury photo booth offering designed for modern weddings and special events.
Unlike traditional photo booths or digital filters, the Wedding Limited Edition creates editorial-style illustrated portraits from real ...read more
Categories: General News Article, Press Release, Community, Human Interest
