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Bangor Daily News

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Longtime Presque Isle grocery store to reopen next week as Hannaford

It will be Hannaford’s 69th Maine location and will kick off a new chapter for a longstanding neighborhood grocery store.

Presque Isle, ME · 14h

Bangor Daily News

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$17M Aroostook shortwave superstation is on the market

The powerful shortwave station was originally constructed for an end-of-times church, which ended its contract in January.

Monticello, ME · 4d

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This Maine Farm Store Makes Buying In Bulk Feel Like An Old-Fashioned Treasure Hunt

Cinnamon elephant ears share the room with bulk grains, frozen local meats, and books by Maine authors. That’s a lot of personality for one historic storefront. I like a shop that refuses to pick just one job. The place is a member-owned cooperative, yet anyone can stroll in and...

Aroostook County, ME · 8d
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Aroostook potato farm brings spooky spuds to Halloween

Last Halloween, Aroostook County kids got to dig through buried eyeballs, bones and brains in a faux graveyard to unearth bags of potato chips. This year, they’ll get to do it again during Houlton’s All Shire’s Eve. It’s part of a growing “Trick or Tater” national trend....

Aroostook County, ME · 7d
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Bangor Daily News

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Aroostook potato farm brings spooky spuds to Halloween

The Trick-or-Tater event is part of a trend of handing out potatoes alongside the usual fun-size candy.

Aroostook County, ME · 10d

Daily Energy Insider

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Versant Power continues work on transmission upgrades in Northern Maine

Crews for Maine utility Versant Power are working on approximately 7.5 miles of transmission line upgrades between Limestone and Madawaska in Northern Maine. It is… The post Versant Power continues work on transmission upgrades in Northern Maine appeared first on Daily Energy Insider .

Madawaska, ME · 15d

Scripps News

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Heating oil costs test political loyalties in northern Maine

As voters in Maine consider the races on this year’s ballot, another issue is weighing heavily: the high cost of heating oil amid the ongoing war with Iran.

Maine · 16d

Bangor Daily News

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Massive Aroostook wind project may rank among East Coast’s largest

Clearway Energy Group LLC intends to generate 800 megawatts for the planned Northern Maine Renewable Energy Development Program.

Aroostook County, ME · 17d

Scripps News

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Heating oil costs test political loyalties in northern Maine

Maine · 16d

Bangor Daily News

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Aroostook farm “matchmaker” invents agriculture trading card game for schools

A new farm management card game debuts at Portland's Tech Week to teach children about agriculture and local food sourcing.

Aroostook County, ME · 19d

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County Business Summit Sees Increased Interest

CARIBOU, Maine (WAGM) - From marketing to HR, business leaders across Aroostook County spent the day sharpening their skills at the Central Aroostook Business summit. The summit was held at the Best Western Caribou Inn. Seven speakers shared tips about a variety of business topics. This is the second year the Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce has held the event.

Aroostook County, ME · 21d

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8 Affordable Small Towns In Maine To Consider Moving To This Year

Maine has a funny way of making a slower pace sound pretty tempting. Once you start looking beyond the better-known places, you find small towns where home prices can still feel surprisingly reasonable and nature is never far away. For anyone tired of watching rent eat up a paycheck, that...

Maine · 27d

Bangor Daily News

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CMP shares northern Maine transmission route with legislators

The 108-mile route already has some Mainers concerned about how it will affect their homes, farms, and the area's wildlife and wilderness.

Maine · 27d

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Caribou council candidate wants to hold taxes down and bring business in

A newcomer to municipal government is seeking election to the Caribou City Council because he wants the city to draw new businesses in while controlling the rise of property taxes. George Joseph LaCasse Jr., 67, is running unopposed for a three-year council term. This is LaCasse’s first run for public...

Caribou, ME · 28d

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Loring Celebrates Water Plant Operator’s Legacy

LIMESTONE, Maine (WAGM) - Loring in Limestone has renamed their water treatment plant in honor of one man who’s dedicated nearly 30 years to ensuring Loring residents and businesses have had clean, safe drinking water. Steven C. Gagnon has spent decades working at the Loring water treatment facility and...

Limestone, ME · 28d

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It’s all about family on this farm

Editor’s note: Aroostook County Soil and Water Conservation Districts and the National Resources Conservation Service are highlighting Aroostook’s female farmers as part of the United Nations declaration of 2026 as the International Year of the Woman Farmer. Maine is participating in various ways to showcase the essential roles that women play within all aspects of agriculture.

Aroostook County, ME · 10-07

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Hand-picking potatoes remains family tradition on Aroostook County farm

NEW SWEDEN, Maine (WAGM) - An old tradition of hand-picking potatoes is still alive on a farm in Aroostook County, where kids are filling barrels much like generations before them. Leo Rossignol said he started picking potatoes as a 5-year-old. “Back then, it was three and four weeks,” Rossignol said....

Aroostook County, ME · 10-01

Bangor Daily News

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Caribou council candidate wants to hold taxes down and bring business in

George Joseph LaCasse Jr. is running for public office for the first time. He is unopposed for a three-year council term.

Caribou, ME · 10-02

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Aroostook motel hits market for 3rd time in a decade

A Madawaska motel is on the market for the third time in less than a decade. The Gateway Motel, a 33-room motel with an on-site restaurant, was listed for $650,000 on Sept. 28. The facility is among the most northeastern lodging establishments in the U.S., situated along Route 1 toward...

Madawaska, ME · 09-30