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A northern Maine couple is carrying on the legacy of a mobile Down East pizza business

For more than a decade, the distinctive copper dome of the wood-fired oven was a reliable presence at festivals and events around the state.

Aroostook County, ME · 08-06

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Inside the new $75M potato chip factory in Limestone

On the factory floor of the newly operational Taste of Maine Potato Chip plant in Limestone, the kettle chips are humming along the line. They tumble out of a kettle, into a centrifuge to remove excess oil and along a conveyor belt. Through a machine that removes those with defects,...

Limestone, ME · 08-04

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Inside northern Maine’s new $75M potato chip factory

After more than two years of planning and construction, the upstart Taste of Maine is now producing kettle chips.

Limestone, ME · 08-04

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$360K federal grant will launch a new program to attract workers to Aroostook

The partnership’s goals include advocacy, childcare and housing in the region, but also workforce development and attracting new residents.

Aroostook County, ME · 08-04

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Maine’s new strategy to stop another insect disaster in the North Woods

After a 26-year outbreak devastated Maine's forests, the state is testing a targeted attack on spruce budworms invading from Quebec.

Aroostook County, ME · 08-04

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Eastern States Exposition presents Penobscot McCrum with Agricultural Adventurers Award

On July 7, Eastern States Exposition bestowed brothers Jay and David McCrum and their brother-in-law Robert “Bob” Lunny of Penobscot McCrum with the Agricultural Adventurers Award. The award was presented by ESE President and CEO Gene Cassidy, accompanied by ESE staff and ESE Trustee Lynwood Winslow at the McCrum family’s six-generational potato farming site in Mars Hill.

Mars Hill, ME · 08-03

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Quint earns Construction Risk and Insurance Specialist Designation

HOULTON, Maine – Lisa Hutchinson, vice president of operations for F.A. Peabody Insurance, is pleased to announce that Tracey Quint has earned the Construction Risk and Insurance Specialist designation, a professional credential focused on the insurance and risk management needs of the construction industry. The CRIS program helps insurance...

Houlton, ME · 07-30

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5 Aroostook County mobile home parks hit the market

All of the parks are managed by My Home Maine, also known as TBK Northern Maine LLC.

Aroostook County, ME · 07-29

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New CMP power line selected as 'preferred' solution to improve regional power flows

Electric grid operator ISO-New England is recommending the region select a $2.2 billion transmission line proposed by Central Maine Power to improve power flows in the region. ISO-NE presented its "preliminary preferred solution" to a planning advisory committee Tuesday. The project is a response to a request for proposals issued by New England states as part of a regional long-term transmission planning initiative. The project cost would be paid off by electric customers.

Aroostook County, ME · 07-28

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Makers of one of Maine’s hottest sauces grow sales by cutting retailers

“I never did this to become a millionaire," Jason Grass said. "I did this because I enjoy it.”

Fort Fairfield, ME · 07-22

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Hot Sauce Maker in Fort Fairfield Downsizes to Grow

Jason and Jennifer Grass have turned a love of peppers into a thriving business at The Hill Gardens in Fort Fairfield, crafting more than 27 varieties of hot sauce ranging from mild blends to their fiery Dragon’s Breath. What began as a backyard pepper patch and a homemade experiment in 2020 has grown into a successful business with customers across Maine and as far away as California.

Fort Fairfield, ME · 07-22

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In Three Maine Mill Towns, A Heritage Industry Is Betting On Itself

Frank Knauer is a millwright at Irving Forest Products‘ Dixfield Sawmill—the man who keeps the machinery running on a western Maine mill floor that turns wood like eastern white pine into lumber—and he’s also the cook several weekends a year. When veterans and their families gather on the ice in Oxford County each winter for the Welcome Home Oxford County Ice Fishing Derby, Knauer prepares the food, and his cooking has become popular enough that people show up asking for him by name, the company said.

Maine · 07-21

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Hot Sauce Maker in Fort Fairfield Downsizes to Grow

Jason and Jennifer Grass have turned a love of peppers into a thriving business at The Hill Gardens in Fort Fairfield, crafting more than 27 varieties of hot sauce ranging from mild blends to their fiery Dragon’s Breath. What began as a backyard pepper patch and a homemade experiment in 2020 has grown into a successful business with customers across Maine and as far away as California.

Fort Fairfield, ME · 07-22

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F.A. Peabody Insurance welcomes Keehn to Life & Benefits Division

HOULTON, Maine — Max Lynds, vice president of the Life & Benefits Division of F.A. Peabody Insurance, is pleased to announce that Erin Keehn has joined the company as a customer service agent. In her new role, Keehn will work closely with clients to help them secure important personal...

Houlton, ME · 07-16

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Hunt for Waldo brings customers to Presque Isle businesses

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - A nationwide scavenger hunt is drawing customers into local shops this summer, with participants searching more than 300 communities for a familiar red and white striped sweater. Laura Hale, owner of Neighborhood Books, is signed up for another year of hosting the hunt in Presque...

Presque Isle, ME · 07-16

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NorState Federal Credit Union welcomes new board member

NorState Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Jenney Dionne to its board of directors. Dionne was appointed during the credit union’s annual membership meeting on May 12. “We are excited to welcome Jenney to our board of directors,” Jeffery Davenport, president and CEO of NorState...

Aroostook County, ME · 07-14

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Hunt for Waldo brings customers to Presque Isle businesses

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - A nationwide scavenger hunt is drawing customers into local shops this summer, with participants searching more than 300 communities for a familiar red and white striped sweater. Laura Hale, owner of Neighborhood Books, is signed up for another year of hosting the hunt in Presque...

Presque Isle, ME · 07-15

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Versant crews working to restore power to thousands in Aroostook County

Aroostook County, ME · 07-10

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Katahdin Trust announces promotion of Staples to senior vice president

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Katahdin Trust, a community bank offering full-service everyday banking with 16 locations throughout northern, central and southern Maine, is pleased to announce the promotion of Craig Staples to senior vice president, municipal services officer. Staples began his career with Katahdin Trust in 2005 as assistant...

Aroostook County, ME · 07-09