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USDA to survey Maine potato growers

Beginning in late October, the Northeastern Regional Field Office of USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service will be conducting the Potato Acreage and Disposition survey.

The County Crossword for Oct. 5, 2022

You can complete this crossword puzzle online. Just click on the box you want to fill in and begin typing the word you think is the answer to the clue.

UMPI launches bold, new campaign ‘EXPECT the unexpected’

The University of Maine at Presque Isle has launched a bold, new ad campaign, embracing vivid colors, striking imagery, and compelling student stories as it shares what makes the campus so special. The campaign – “EXPECT the unexpected” – illustrates how UMPI provides, as the tagline says, “An education that defies expectation.”

Sen. Susan Collins meets with Maine Future Farmers of America

U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine met with Maine Future Farmers of America state officers to discuss the importance of supporting the agriculture industry as well as the value in agriculture education for students.

Births at Northern Light AR Gould Hospital

Among the “special deliveries” born recently at Northern Light AR Gould Hospital in August were the following:

Presque Isle Rotary Club seeks applications for third annual Great Big Give Back proceed recipients

The Presque Isle Rotary Club is gearing up for its third annual Great Big Give Back and is seeking applications for potential proceeds. The Great Big Give Back is the re-engineered Presque Isle Rotary Auction, which features a high-valued gift basket raffle and online auction.

ACAP’s Early Care and Education Center earns National NAEYC Accreditation

Aroostook County Action Program’s Early Care and Education Program located in Caribou has earned accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children — the world's largest organization working on behalf of young children.

Partnership between ACAP and the Maine Dept. of Economic and Community Development results in a new mobile home for a County family

Thanks to a partnership between Aroostook County Action Program and the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development, a couple from Crystal have a new mobile home to replace their former residence which was beyond repair.

Houlton Salvation Army now accepting assistance applications

The Salvation Army of Houlton is continuing its 134-year tradition of providing assistance to families throughout the year and at Christmas.

Understanding shotshells for waterfowl hunting

It’s difficult to believe that 30 years ago the federal government outlawed all use of lead pellets in shotgun shells used to hunt waterfowl.

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