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Maine potatoes expected to be in ‘strong demand’ after frosts stunt western harvest

by David Marino Jr.
6 years ago
Courtany Hanley, background, fills a bucket with red potatoes at the farm of Tom and Albert Fitzpatrick in Houlton in August. (Joseph Cyr | Houlton Pioneer Times)
It’s looking like people across the country may be eating County potatoes in the new year.Read more.
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