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Aroostook County ranks second in Maine for government transfer dependency at 35% in 2022

In 2022, Aroostook County ranked second most government transfer-dependent county in Maine, with 35% of total income coming from government transfers.

By Aroostook News | Mar 6, 2025

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Aroostook County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 4.2% of income in 2022

By Aroostook News | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 4.2% of income in Aroostook County, providing an average of $2,128 per capita to residents.

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EDA awards over $2 million in grants for economic development projects in Aroostook County in 2023

By Aroostook News | Jan 20, 2025

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $2,082,000 in grants for economic development projects in Aroostook County, Maine.

Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Aroostook County rise or fall in 2021?

By Aroostook News | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Aroostook County received $13.5 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

How much did farmers in Aroostook County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By Aroostook News | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Aroostook County received $4,310,844 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Northern Maine Medical Center Welcome Back Paula Carson Charette

By Aroostook News reports | Mar 21, 2023

NMMC has some exciting news!

Aroostook County Sheriff's Office Meet and Greet with Fort Kent Fire Department

By Aroostook News reports | Mar 21, 2023

Deputy Caleb Jandreau joined our colleagues with Fort Kent Police Department and Fort Kent Fire yesterday afternoon for a meet and greet

Aroostook County Sheriff's Office Equipment Grant for K-9 Kimber

By Aroostook News reports | Mar 21, 2023

The Sheriff’s Office is fortunate that K-9 Kimber has been awarded this equipment grant

Northern Maine Medical Center Decembers Lifesaver of the Month

By Aroostook News reports | Mar 9, 2023

NMMC and the Health Information Services Department want to announce Anne Pinette as this past Decembers Lifesaver of the Month

Northern Maine Medical Center Celebrates our Amazing Staff of Social Workers

By Aroostook News reports | Mar 9, 2023

This month NMMC Celebrates our amazing staff of social workers

Northern Maine Medical Center Employee Appreciation Day

NMMC celebrates Employee Appreciation Day by thanking every one of our amazing team players

Northern Maine Medical Center Now Hiring Medical Assistant

NMMC has an opportunity for your to have a great job, while allowing you to balance your family life with this part-time position

Northern Maine Medical Center Bengal Power Hour

NMMC has collaborated with UMFK for years, and we were happy to have been invited to yesterday's Power Hour

Aroostook County Sheriff's Office Two New Certified Corrections Officers

The Aroostook County Sheriff’s Office is proud to introduce you to two newly certified Corrections Officers to our family

Northern Maine Medical Center Alzheimer's Support Group

NMMC stands behind Families, Individuals and Friends of those dealing with Alzheimer's and Dementia

Northern Maine Medical Center Colonoscopy Prep now has options!

NMMC is excited to announce that we heard you loud and clear

Northern Maine Medical Center Breast Cancer Awareness

NMMC cares about you and your breast health

Aroostook County Sheriff's Office K9 Kimber to Get Donation of Body Armor

Aroostook County Sheriff’s Office K9 Kimber will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc