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New plow in town

Wednesday, 15 February 2012 09:38

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The brand-new 2012 Peterbilt snowplow that members of the New Sweden Highway Department have been waiting for since Nov. 1 arrived a few weeks ago, and Department Manager Shawn Dube says “So far, so good.” In the three weeks the department’s had their new plow, they’ve put 400 pleasant miles on it. Officials are hoping the new machine will see the department through the next 15 to 20 years. Shown standing next to the town’s new plow is Dube.

Democratic caucuses scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 26

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Wednesday, 15 February 2012 09:24

Aroostook County Democrats will gather for caucuses Sunday, Feb. 26 at various sites around the County from 1-8 p.m.

Attendees at the caucuses will cast votes for their party’s presidential candidate.

Cooking from scratch in Stockholm

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Wednesday, 01 February 2012 10:33

By Barbara Scott
Staff Writer

Members of the Stockholm American Legion Auxiliary held a “Cooking Demonstration” on Jan. 28 at the Post Home. The free event featured several local ladies, known for their cooking talents, who demonstrated how to make specific items from scratch.

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There is nothing like a piecrust made from scratch and Amber Moutinho, left and Karla Fisher, both members of the Stockholm American Legion Auxiliary who participated in the free to the public cooking demonstration on Jan. 28, showed others how easy it really can be to create the perfect crust.

AMHC Sno-Run changing things up this year

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Wednesday, 01 February 2012 09:24

By Kathy McCarty
Staff Writer

The eighth annual Andy Santerre Sno-Run fundraiser to support AMHC’s Sexual Assault Services is undergoing a number of changes this year, including a new starting point for the snowmobile ride and a new location for dinner and the auction. Also new this year will be a 3K run / 1.86 mile walk.

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