AROOSTOOK COUNTY, Maine — Hannaford on Friday opened its newest stores in Aroostook County.
The grocery chain recently acquired the Paradis Shop ‘n Save stores in Fort Kent and Madawaska and finished converting both. Hannaford had been supplying the stores prior to the sale.
“While we’ve long been connected to Fort Kent and Madawaska, we are excited to officially become a part of these outstanding communities,” Todd Bullen, Hannaford's vice president of retail operations, said. “We look forward to welcoming shoppers through our doors as they discover the fresh products, dependable value, and convenient offerings available at our stores.”
As part of the grand openings Friday, Hannaford announced a $5,000 donation to the Aroostook County Action Program.
The Fort Kent store has about 80 workers and the Madawaska store has about 60, according to the company.
The Fort Kent store is located at 62 West Main Street. The Madawaska store is located at 58 Main Street. The stores are open seven days a week. Store hours are 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday; and 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday.
The additions of the Fort Kent and Madawaska stores will bring the total number of Hannaford locations to 189, including 68 in Maine. The Scarborough-based company also has stores in New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts and New York.
Paradis Shop 'n Save continues to operate a store in Brewer.
