Aroostook Women's Network

10/15/2026

I had a great time talking with Stan and Ali yesterday on the Channel X Radio Morning Show! Take a listen to learn more about our upcoming Newcomer Night at the Northeastland on 10/29 and our upcoming AWN meeting on 10/26 in Fort Kent at First Mile Brewing where we will learn about conflict resolution. Hope to see you at these events!

Looking to make new connections in The County?

Dr. Kiersten Purington, President and CEO of Aroostook Partnership, joined Stan & Ali on the Channel X Morning Show to talk about Newcomer Night and upcoming Aroostook Women's Network events.

Newcomer Night takes place October 29 from 5–6:30 p.m. at The The Northeastland Hotel in Presque Isle, a chance to meet your neighbors, learn about The County and find community!

🎧 Missed our conversation? Listen to the full interview link in the comments. ⬇️

10/01/2026

Ladies! Here's another great event to attend created by AWN member Heather Mladek Photography. The Wicked, Wise, Women Gala is designed to celebrate local women and their stories. With great silent auction offerings and ticket proceeds supporting the Hope and Justice Project, you are guaranteed to be part of something special!

Not sure what to expect at the Wicked Wise Women Gala? I’ve got you. 💖

This night is designed to feel warm, welcoming, and easy.

Not stuffy, not intimidating.

Doors 6:30 • Program 7:15 • Closes 9:30

Here’s what to expect:

- A beautiful evening celebrating local women + their stories

- Time to mingle, browse the silent auction, and grab 50/50 raffle tickets

- A short program with meaningful moments (and a few happy tears)

- A room full of people cheering each other on

- Every ticket supports the Hope & Justice Project

Dress code: Dress to Dazzle. Sequins welcome, but not required. Wear what makes you feel powerful.

Details: heathermladek.com

Tickets: https://bit.ly/4gEQksr

09/30/2026

Ladies! Are you new to Aroostook County? Maybe you are a long-time resident and you want to help newcomers feel welcome? We'd love to meet you!
Come join other members of the Aroostook Women's Network on Thursday Oct 29 from 5:00-6:30 pm at the The Northeastland Hotel for a County-wide Newcomer Night Event! Stick around and join us for Trivia Night right afterwards. This is bound to be a fun, easy evening and we hope to see you there.

New to Aroostook County? We'd love to meet you!

Live and Work in Maine has partnered with the Aroostook Partnership and Ignite PI to host Newcomer Night at The Northeastland Hotel in Presque Isle on 10/29. Whether you’re new to the area and looking to find community or a longtime resident ready to welcome new neighbors, we’d love to see you there!

Did you know that we have 3 newcomer Ambassador Programs here in Aroostook County? Come meet members of the Gateway Ambassadors in Houlton, Les Amis de la Vallee through the Town of Madawaska and the St. John Valley, and the Central Aroostook Community Connectors with the Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce. These friends and neighbors want to help you feel like a part of our community.

Join us for an evening of connection and conversation on Thursday, October 29, from 5:00–6:30 PM. (Bonus fun: there is trivia at the Northeastland from 7-9 pm right after our event!)

Register here: https://luma.com/i1aaj1n4

09/29/2026

What a great evening in Houlton! 💜

We had 20 women join us for the latest Aroostook Women’s Network gathering—an evening filled with connection, conversation, and plenty of positive energy.

A special thank you to LaNiece Dampf Sirois who did an excellent job sharing her story and offering valuable insight into the importance of networking and intentionally building your circle. She also shared practical tips for making meaningful connections, supporting one another, and growing both personally and professionally.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and to our amazing host Kay from The Book and Brew Cafe. It was a great reminder of what the Aroostook Women’s Network is all about—bringing women together, building relationships, and creating a stronger network across Aroostook County.

This group is for all women! Whether you are a micro business owner, an executive, a tradeswoman, a mother etc this group is for you.

We’re looking forward to continuing to grow this community! 💜

09/17/2026

SAVE THE DATE!

Aroostook Women’s Network is excited to be part of Breaking the Glass Ceiling, an evening of conversation, connection, and networking featuring accomplished women from Aroostook County who have built successful careers in traditionally male-dominated industries.

Come hear their stories, learn from their experiences, and connect with women from across the County. Appetizers and a bar will be available throughout the evening.

October 8, 2026
4:30–6:30 PM
Northeastland Hotel, Presque Isle

Registration is required by Friday, October 2. More information and registration details are included in the flyer.

Save the date, invite a friend, and join us for an evening celebrating women, leadership, and the experiences that help pave the way for those who come next.

08/31/2026

YOU DESERVE THIS. 💙

You deserve to invest in yourself.
You deserve connections that help you grow.
You deserve to learn something new, build your confidence, advocate for yourself and make your financial future a priority.

The Aroostook Women’s Network 2026–2027 Growth Series was created with exactly that in mind.

Come as you are. Learn. Connect. Grow.

Make the time for yourself. You’re worth it. 💙

Save the dates and join us!

And while you’re at it, tag a woman you know who deserves this too. Sometimes we all need someone else to remind us that we’re worth showing up for.

05/20/2026

Women in Maine agriculture are leading with innovation and resilience, often balancing business, family, and life on the farm.

Sara Corey Parker of Daniel Corey Farms, Seed Pro Inc, and Nu-Seed Corp is a powerful example of that spirit. From managing seed shipments across the U.S. and internationally, to tissue culture propagation in the lab, to harvesting in the field, Sara helps drive one of Maine’s dynamic agricultural operations forward every day.

We’re proud to recognize Sara as part of the Year of the Woman Farmer in Maine 2026. 🌱

05/19/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined last night’s Aroostook Women’s Network presentation on AI in Marketing in Madawaska! We had a great conversation about how AI tools can help businesses save time, strengthen marketing efforts, and improve customer engagement while keeping authenticity at the center. Johanna Jo Johnston and Summer Dulinsky did an amazing job sharing their knowledge and expertise.

It was wonderful to see so much interest in innovation and growth here in Aroostook County!

A big thank you to Inn of Acadia for hosting us and NorState Federal Credit Union for sponsoring the delicious food. We are grateful to our supportive community partners!

05/12/2026

Strong women. Maine grit. Breaking barriers one swing at a time. 🪓💪

The Axe Women of Maine are a powerful reminder that leadership, resilience, and skill come in many forms — and that women continue to carve out space in industries and traditions where they’ve historically been underrepresented.

At Aroostook Women’s Network, we love celebrating women who challenge expectations, support one another, and inspire the next generation to pursue whatever path lights them up.

If you’ve never seen logging sports in person, this is your sign to check out the upcoming Logger Fest in Fort Kent! It’s an incredible opportunity to experience a unique part of Maine culture, support talented athletes, and cheer on some truly impressive women in action. 🌲🪓

Here’s to women who aren’t afraid to take up space, work hard, and kick axe while doing it. 🔥

It's on! 🌲

Come check out what the Axe Women of Maine can do! This is going to be an exciting show of the toughest ladies in Maine!

They have a strong team of doctors, farmers, scientists, educators, advocates, news anchors, members of law enforcement, firefighters, foresters, artists, business leaders, former U.S. Olympic athletes, and U.S. Forest Service members!

Show times and location will be announced in the coming weeks. Let's welcome this awesome team to Fort Kent!

🪓 Axe Women

04/22/2026

Last night, we had the privilege of hearing Abbey Clair, Executive Director of the Aroostook Hospice Foundation, share her professional journey and tell us about how she leads with confidence. This incredibly honest and deeply personal story resonated strongly with the nearly 30 women in attendance. It spurred great questions and honest sharing. It also allowed each of us to think about the choices we make and how to better navigate situations where we are unsure of our abilities and uncomfortable taking bold steps.

THIS is what AWN is all about.

Connecting. Collaborating. Empowering.

Thank you Abbey for an incredible evening! And thank you ladies for making the night so special!

Special thanks to the Best Western Caribou Inn and Laurie LaFleur for hosting us! We turned Buck’s Bar into the Doe’s Den 😊