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Recent dry weather bails out potato harvest
Aroostook County potato growers are taking advantage of dry weather to harvest the crop before more rain hits.
Stories by Paula Brewer
1 day ago
Madawaska man accused of vandalizing Catholic church
A Madawaska man was arrested Monday for allegedly causing hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church.
4 days ago
A search for books leads Aroostook librarians to a World War I gun
While digging through ceiling-high piles of boxes for a summer book sale, Fort Fairfield librarian Barb Wells-Alexander stumbled upon a mysterious wooden crate.
5 days ago
Aroostook County musician retires after 72 years at St. Mary’s Church
When a music teacher asked 14-year-old Dan Ladner if he’d like to play the organ at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Presque Isle, he said he’d try it. He stayed for 72 years.
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County houses of worship urged to plan ahead to deal with hate crimes
Maine’s rural houses of worship, like others nationwide, are increasingly vulnerable and need to be prepared to deal with threats of violence, experts said.
1 week ago
New food truck was longtime dream of 2 Aroostook women
The bright turquoise trailer is an expansion of the deli at Rob’s Pit Stop and convenience store in Presque Isle.
2 weeks ago
Wet fields jeopardize some of Aroostook’s multimillion-dollar potato crop
Sodden fields are keeping potatoes in the ground and many farmers are worried about rot.
2 weeks ago
Fort Fairfield may be home to a new potato chip plant
Fort Fairfield could see a new potato chip processing company set up shop.
2 weeks ago
Fort Fairfield sees light at end of financial tunnel
After a tumultuous financial ride over several years, Fort Fairfield residents will see a lower mill rate.
2 weeks ago
Aroostook County could be sitting on a tourism treasure
A St. John Valley roadway and a bike route connecting Bangor to Allagash could bring tourism gold to Aroostook County if more people knew about them. The St. John Valley/Fish […]
