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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.
Presque Isle
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Homeless Services of Aroostook’s new executive director is improving services
Homeless Services of Aroostook’s new executive director is looking into making several improvements to The County’s only homeless shelter.
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Southern New Hampshire University announces students on dean’s list, 2023
Taylor Miller of Mars Hill and Brandon Tenney of Easton achieved the honor.
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Hurricane pet safety tips
Even though Hurricane Lee was rather meek in our northern Maine area, other parts of the country usually aren’t so lucky. Hurricanes are a scary weather condition for humans and can be especially scary for our pets.
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Missing death notices
Recently I chanced upon what I call the Case of the Missing Death Certificate. In Maine it’s not unusual to be unable to find a death record prior to 1892. Town clerks usually recorded marriages, but death records were normally left to family Bibles and tombstones.
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US Cellular donates $32,000 for STEM programs at local Boys and Girls Club
The 21st Century STEM education site at the Boys and Girls Club of Border Towns is getting a boost in funding through a partnership with US Cellular.
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Fort Fairfield may be home to a new potato chip plant
Fort Fairfield could see a new potato chip processing company set up shop.
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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.
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Pride Aroostook plans to increase visibility in light of anti-LGBTQ+ graffiti on church
Pride Aroostook, the local LGBTQ+ community in northern Maine, says the recent hate incident makes them more determined to educate people through planned events.
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Presque Isle area From our Files – Week of September 20, 2023
25 Years Ago – September 23, 1998
Award winner — Mapleton Elementary School principal and fifth-grade teacher, Gail Gibson, was left speechless at the surprise presentation. Gibson won the Milken Award for excellence in education, which carries a $25,000 cash award. Attending the ceremony were her entire family, plus Easton Superintendent of Schools, Richard Durost, a former Milken award winner.
