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.
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County could see 90 degree day end of July, then cooling August
Like a number of other people in Aroostook County, Caroline Hagan of Houlton has been silently berating herself when she complains about the extended span of hot temperatures that The County and the state is experiencing.
Aroostook must do something to reduce infant mortality rate
Infant mortality measures the rate of infants born alive who die for any reason during the first year of life. In the 1990s, Maine’s infant mortality rate was the best in the nation. Since then, it has skyrocketed, led by a dramatic increase in the rate of infant mortality in rural Maine — and Aroostook County is driving the trend.
Increasing Aroostook home sales, prices a good sign, realtor says
The latest Maine real estate figures show sales and prices rising in Aroostook County, a positive sign amid concerns about the negative impacts of out migration and an aging population.
Forum addresses challenges, opportunities for economic development in Aroostook
Regional representatives from area business and economic development groups took part in a Maine Public Radio program Thursday to discuss regional economic development issues in Aroostook County.
Aroostook hits record temps over weekend
Record-setting temperatures of high 80s and even 90 degrees Fahrenheit the past few days in Aroostook, Bangor and elsewhere in Maine
Somali Bantu farmers should be welcome to Aroostook
I enjoyed reading Joshua Archer’s recent article covering 45 Somali Bantu farmers during their tour of County farms with the Maine Community Foundation and Northern Maine Community College.
Woodland man helping hurricane victims in Texas|
Members of the Maine Red Cross, including a volunteer and emergency response vehicle from Aroostook, are en route to Texas to help with the devastation and flooding caused by Tropical Storm Harvey.
Houlton Criminal Docket (May 2017)
The following cases were heard under the Aroostook Criminal Docket at the Houlton Courthouse during the month of May.
Houlton Criminal Docket (April 2017)
The following cases were heard under the Aroostook Criminal Docket at the Houlton Courthouse during the month of April.