Aroostook County.
county in Maine, United States
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What's happening
Active this week
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Carlisle, representing Aroostook County, will participate in activities in Augusta.Some support1 report
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Husson offers tuition opportunities to students residing in Aroostook County.Some support1 report
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Jackson and Angus King spearheaded free school meal legislation and secured $20.3 million for Aroostook County projects.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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Federal agencies, including DHHS, USDA Rural Development, and SBA, are providing support and programs to Aroostook County.Some support1 report
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The Maine PUC is planning power for the New England grid, with Quint serving as a representative in Aroostook County.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Residents in Aroostook County expressed concerns regarding the County Line wind farm, while Central Maine Power is linked to a transmission line project.Some support1 report
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The Maine PUC approved and oversaw a regional transmission line connecting Aroostook County and Pittsfield.Some support1 report
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AARP Maine promoted Social Security awareness in Aroostook County.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Aroostook County is seeking a new jail location in Limestone.Some support1 report
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Susan Collins secured $1.5 billion in federal grants for Aroostook County.Some support1 report
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A Senator secured $1.5 billion for community projects in Aroostook County, while Jackson contrasted judicial confirmations with Trump's influence.Some support1 report
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Limestone officials commented on properties in Aroostook County, involving residents David and Jim Berry.Some support1 report
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A district in Aroostook County, including Mapleton and Castle Hill, shared a memo with the Bangor Daily News.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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An initiative has been established in Aroostook County to address the substance abuse crisis, involving the University of Maine.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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The University of Maine is hosting a high school program in its campus in Fort Kent, receiving students from Aroostook County.Some support1 report
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A candidate currently resides in Allagash and was born in Fort Kent, which is in the area of Aroostook County.Some support3 reports
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Wind power projects in Aroostook County, New England, are being encouraged by the state commission to help meet electricity demand by linking to the New Brunswick grid.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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The Maine PUC selected Avangrid for a new wind farm project in Aroostook County, competing with existing Hydro-Quebec lines.Some support1 report
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FAME and the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund support the tax credit allocation.Some support1 report
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Craig Green leads the Presque Isle Historical Society, which is located within Aroostook County.Some support1 report
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A tour bringing participants from Canada to Maine, combined with Green serving as president of a local club in Aroostook County.Some support1 report
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Eastport, located in Aroostook County, is where residents utilize Airbnb for accommodation.Some support1 report
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Drought conditions have been reported affecting Hancock County, coastal northern York County, and Aroostook County in northern Maine since July 1st.Some support2 reports
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An investigation into the lack of rural emergency services is underway in Houlton, which is located within Aroostook County.Some support1 report
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The current harvest outlook for apple orchards in Aroostook County is mixed but showing signs of improvement.Some support1 report
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Avangrid plans to build a new power line through Aroostook County, serving New England states including Massachusetts.Some support1 report
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St. Agatha is located within Aroostook County.Some support1 report
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Dolly Parton passed away in Nashville on August 1st, and she established the Imagination Library in Aroostook County.Some support1 report
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Boxcar Willie performed at the Northern Maine Fair, reflecting on his childhood experiences with cotton and wheat harvests in West Texas.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
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Aroostook County and the Allagash area are being linked to the impact of Donald Trump's policies.Some support1 report
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Tourism drove significant economic revenue in Aroostook County.Some support1 report
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Dr. Behnoosh Dashti, who provides healthcare in Aroostook County, was released into Canada.Some support1 report
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Aroostook County forms the northern border of the county.Some support1 report
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A festival is currently being held in Houlton.Some support1 report
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Susan Collins is native to Aroostook County.Some support2 reports
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Aroostook County started receiving federal grants on July 8th to fund economic development projects.Some support2 reports
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Small businesses are operating within the county limits of Aroostook County.Some support1 report
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The Mi’kmaq Nation is acquiring land parcels in Aroostook County for cultural and resource use.Some support1 report
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Graham Platner faces hour-long hospital commutes due to issues in Aroostook County.Some support1 report
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Sarah Duncan leads an organization serving Aroostook County.Some support1 report1 development inside
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A parade was held on Main Street, utilizing the route, while local organizations relied on the board of directors in Aroostook County.Some support1 report
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A Madawaska man was represented in Aroostook County, while Northern Light Health providers and A.R. Gould Hospital were located in Presque Isle.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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A medical malpractice suit involving Northern Light A-R Gould Hospital in Aroostook County resulted in a large jury verdict.Some support1 report
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Houlton is situated within Aroostook County.Some support2 reports
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A city council is managing local government functions in Aroostook County.Some support1 report
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EMA draws expert instructors from the university.Some support1 report
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University of Maine faculty, including Mark Brewer, analyzed local voting trends in Aroostook County.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Aroostook County contributes votes to the tabulation process.Some support1 report
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FAME approved tax credit financing for Irving Forest Products, which is expected to boost employment in Aroostook County due to mill expansion.Some support1 report
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What's reaching Aroostook County
Events traced to Aroostook County, step by step, newest firstAround Aroostook County this week
News at the entities that move Aroostook County most-
Avangrid TransactionalEversource sold stakes to Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP).Moves Aroostook County
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USDA Rural Development StructuralUSDA Rural Development granted funds to processors and facilities in Illinois, including Arthur and Clinton County.Moves Aroostook County
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Angus King StructuralAngus King completed transition work on November 6, 2026.Moves Aroostook County
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Small Business Administration StructuralSBA assisted small business owners at the Brownsville Community Center on November 4th.Moves Aroostook County
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city council StructuralFlagstaff city council discussed local funding measures on November 6, 2026.Moves Aroostook County
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University of Maine Shared contextThe University of Maine is facing a budget shortfall due to external pressures.Moves Aroostook County
Connections
The 40 strongest of 518, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Peter Johnson Structural
Peter Johnson holds the office of Sheriff within the jurisdiction of Aroostook County.
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city council Structural
The city council functions as the governing body responsible for managing local government affairs within Aroostook County.
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Avangrid Transactional
Avangrid plans to construct a power line that requires passage through the jurisdiction of Aroostook County.
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Maine Public Utilities Commission Structural
The Maine Public Utilities Commission regulates and encourages energy development and infrastructure oversight within Aroostook County.
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Eastport Structural
Eastport is a municipality located within Aroostook County, operating under its administrative jurisdiction.
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Carlisle Structural
Carlisle is identified as representing Aroostook County within the context of the evidence.
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Texas A&M University Structural
Aroostook County utilizes the expertise of Texas A&M University through its EMA program.
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University of Maine Shared context
University of Maine is situated within Aroostook County and engages in research and student recruitment related to the county.
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Presque Isle Shared context
Presque Isle is a municipality located within Aroostook County and is involved in county administrative processes.
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USDA Rural Development Structural
USDA Rural Development provides assistance to Aroostook County to promote local prosperity.
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Augusta Operational
Augusta exerts political pressure on Aroostook County, which contributes functional inputs to the political process.
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Angus King Structural
Angus King secured $20.3 million in funding for projects within Aroostook County.
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Jackson Shared context
Jackson's political activities and personal history are geographically rooted in Aroostook County.
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House Shared context
The individual (A) served as the elected representative for the geographic area of Aroostook County (B).
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Collins Shared context
Collins' political activities and presence are consistently situated within the geographic context of Aroostook County.
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Jonathan Martin Shared context
Jonathan Martin is discussed in the context of his background being located in Aroostook County.
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Graham Platner Shared context
Graham Platner is associated with Aroostook County, often cited in relation to local political and healthcare issues.
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Dolly Parton Shared context
Dolly Parton established the Imagination Library program within Aroostook County.
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Susan Collins Shared context
Susan Collins' political identity and career are rooted in and supported by Aroostook County.
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Donald Trump Shared context
Aroostook County operates within a political context that aligns with and is influenced by the policies of Donald Trump.
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Madawaska Shared context
Madawaska is geographically located within the boundaries of Aroostook County.
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Small Business Administration Structural
The Small Business Administration provides programs and support to Aroostook County.
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Social Security Mentioned together
AARP Maine promotes Social Security within Aroostook County.
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Maine Shared context
Aroostook County is a county located within the geographical boundaries of Maine.
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University of Maine at Presque Isle Shared context
The University of Maine at Presque Isle operates within Aroostook County, which is its northernmost service area.
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Sarah Duncan Structural
Sarah Duncan leads an organization that provides services to Aroostook County.
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Collins Shared context
Collins is contextually linked to Aroostook County, referencing it as a place of origin or activity.
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FAME Shared context
FAME operates within the economic and regulatory context of Aroostook County, leveraging state-level tax credits.
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board of directors Shared context
Aroostook County serves as the geographical context for local organizations governed by a Board of Directors.
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Houlton Shared context
Houlton is a municipality geographically situated within the administrative boundaries of Aroostook County.
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Department of Health & Human Services Shared context
The Department of Health & Human Services addresses healthcare access issues relevant to Aroostook County.
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Quint Shared context
Quint operates as a representative within the geographical boundaries of Aroostook County.
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Amish Shared context
The Amish community operates within the geographical and cultural context of Aroostook County.
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Bangor Daily News Shared context
Bangor Daily News reports on issues related to rural emergency services within Aroostook County.
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St. Agatha Shared context
St. Agatha is geographically located within Aroostook County.
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David Berry Shared context
David Berry resides in Aroostook County.
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Green Shared context
Green holds a leadership role in a local club located within Aroostook County.
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Troy Jackson Shared context
Troy Jackson is identified as a native and logger operating within Aroostook County.
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Paul LePage Shared context
Paul LePage is a political candidate whose district includes Aroostook County.
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Donald Collins Shared context
Donald Collins is identified as hailing from Aroostook County.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
3 eventsOctober 2026
8 events- Federal agencies, including DHHS, USDA Rural Development, and SBA, are providing support and programs to Aroostook County.
- The Maine PUC is planning power for the New England grid, with Quint serving as a representative in Aroostook County.
- Residents in Aroostook County expressed concerns regarding the County Line wind farm, while Central Maine Power is linked to a transmission line project.
- The Maine PUC approved and oversaw a regional transmission line connecting Aroostook County and Pittsfield.
- AARP Maine promoted Social Security awareness in Aroostook County.
- Aroostook County is seeking a new jail location in Limestone.
- Susan Collins secured $1.5 billion in federal grants for Aroostook County.
- A Senator secured $1.5 billion for community projects in Aroostook County, while Jackson contrasted judicial confirmations with Trump's influence.
September 2026
12 events- Limestone officials commented on properties in Aroostook County, involving residents David and Jim Berry.
- The University of Maine is hosting a high school program in its campus in Fort Kent, receiving students from Aroostook County.
- A candidate currently resides in Allagash and was born in Fort Kent, which is in the area of Aroostook County.
- The Maine PUC selected Avangrid for a new wind farm project in Aroostook County, competing with existing Hydro-Quebec lines.
- FAME and the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund support the tax credit allocation.
- Craig Green leads the Presque Isle Historical Society, which is located within Aroostook County.
- A tour bringing participants from Canada to Maine, combined with Green serving as president of a local club in Aroostook County.
- Eastport, located in Aroostook County, is where residents utilize Airbnb for accommodation.
- Drought conditions have been reported affecting Hancock County, coastal northern York County, and Aroostook County in northern Maine since July 1st.
- An investigation into the lack of rural emergency services is underway in Houlton, which is located within Aroostook County.
- The current harvest outlook for apple orchards in Aroostook County is mixed but showing signs of improvement.
- Avangrid plans to build a new power line through Aroostook County, serving New England states including Massachusetts.
Show 3 earlier months
August 2026
4 events- An initiative has been established in Aroostook County to address the substance abuse crisis, involving the University of Maine.
- St. Agatha is located within Aroostook County.
- Dolly Parton passed away in Nashville on August 1st, and she established the Imagination Library in Aroostook County.
- Boxcar Willie performed at the Northern Maine Fair, reflecting on his childhood experiences with cotton and wheat harvests in West Texas.
July 2026
11 events- Aroostook County and the Allagash area are being linked to the impact of Donald Trump's policies.
- Tourism drove significant economic revenue in Aroostook County.
- Dr. Behnoosh Dashti, who provides healthcare in Aroostook County, was released into Canada.
- Aroostook County forms the northern border of the county.
- A festival is currently being held in Houlton.
- Susan Collins is native to Aroostook County.
- Aroostook County started receiving federal grants on July 8th to fund economic development projects.
- Small businesses are operating within the county limits of Aroostook County.
- The Mi’kmaq Nation is acquiring land parcels in Aroostook County for cultural and resource use.
- Graham Platner faces hour-long hospital commutes due to issues in Aroostook County.
- A parade was held on Main Street, utilizing the route, while local organizations relied on the board of directors in Aroostook County.
June 2026
11 events- A district in Aroostook County, including Mapleton and Castle Hill, shared a memo with the Bangor Daily News.
- Wind power projects in Aroostook County, New England, are being encouraged by the state commission to help meet electricity demand by linking to the New Brunswick grid.
- Sarah Duncan leads an organization serving Aroostook County.
- A Madawaska man was represented in Aroostook County, while Northern Light Health providers and A.R. Gould Hospital were located in Presque Isle.
- A medical malpractice suit involving Northern Light A-R Gould Hospital in Aroostook County resulted in a large jury verdict.
- Houlton is situated within Aroostook County.
- A city council is managing local government functions in Aroostook County.
- EMA draws expert instructors from the university.
- University of Maine faculty, including Mark Brewer, analyzed local voting trends in Aroostook County.
- Aroostook County contributes votes to the tabulation process.
- FAME approved tax credit financing for Irving Forest Products, which is expected to boost employment in Aroostook County due to mill expansion.