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An Aroostook potato plant is aiming to run off 50 percent solar power in the near future

by Leela Stockley
4 years ago
McCain Foods is aiming to get its plant in Easton, Aroostook County, running off 50 percent solar power in the near future. Credit: Gabor Degree / BDN
The McCain Foods plant bordering Canada in Aroostook County could run off 50 percent solar energy in the near future. Read more.
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