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Hype for the Future 62RGY: Town of Rangeley, Maine
Overview The Town of Rangeley is located in northern Franklin County, Maine, and is the sole municipality to share an identical name with a community of a different status in the State known as Rangeley Plantation. In the Town of Rangeley, however, is the vast majority of the regional population, as well as the location of two major museums of local interest: The Outdoor Heritage Museum of Oquossoc and the Wilhelm Reich Museum of the central town area. Both of the aforementioned museums are […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/01/01/hype-for-the-future-62rgy-town-of-rangeley-maine/
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Hype for the Future 62JMR: Towns of Jackman and Moose River, Maine
Introduction The Towns of Jackman and Moose River are two adjoining towns located within northern Somerset County, Maine. Though many businesses in Jackman may use the name “Moose River” and vice versa, the general pattern of distinction between the two towns is to identify Moose River as the more northern and significantly less populated side (under two hundred residents) while the Town of Jackman is the more southern and significantly more populated side (nearer eight hundred […] -
Hype for the Future 62JMR: Towns of Jackman and Moose River, Maine
Introduction The Towns of Jackman and Moose River are two adjoining towns located within northern Somerset County, Maine. Though many businesses in Jackman may use the name “Moose River” and vice versa, the general pattern of distinction between the two towns is to identify Moose River as the more northern and significantly less populated side (under two hundred residents) while the Town of Jackman is the more southern and significantly more populated side (nearer eight hundred […] -
Hype for the Future 62JMR: Towns of Jackman and Moose River, Maine
Introduction The Towns of Jackman and Moose River are two adjoining towns located within northern Somerset County, Maine. Though many businesses in Jackman may use the name “Moose River” and vice versa, the general pattern of distinction between the two towns is to identify Moose River as the more northern and significantly less populated side (under two hundred residents) while the Town of Jackman is the more southern and significantly more populated side (nearer eight hundred […] -
Hype for the Future 62JMR: Towns of Jackman and Moose River, Maine
Introduction The Towns of Jackman and Moose River are two adjoining towns located within northern Somerset County, Maine. Though many businesses in Jackman may use the name “Moose River” and vice versa, the general pattern of distinction between the two towns is to identify Moose River as the more northern and significantly less populated side (under two hundred residents) while the Town of Jackman is the more southern and significantly more populated side (nearer eight hundred […] -
Hype for the Future 62W: City of Presque Isle, Maine
Introduction The City of Presque Isle is largely known as the largest city in Northern Maine, referring specifically to Aroostook County and the communities within county limits. Located along United States Route 1, Presque Isle is also accessible along Route 163 from the west and along Route 167 from the east. Downtown Presque Isle The downtown amenities of the City of Presque Isle include the Northeastland Hotel and the Common Gallery, with the Historical Museum and nearby Historical […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/01/01/hype-for-the-future-62w-city-of-presque-isle-maine/
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Hype for the Future 62W: City of Presque Isle, Maine
Introduction The City of Presque Isle is largely known as the largest city in Northern Maine, referring specifically to Aroostook County and the communities within county limits. Located along United States Route 1, Presque Isle is also accessible along Route 163 from the west and along Route 167 from the east. Downtown Presque Isle The downtown amenities of the City of Presque Isle include the Northeastland Hotel and the Common Gallery, with the Historical Museum and nearby Historical […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/01/01/hype-for-the-future-62w-city-of-presque-isle-maine/
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Hype for the Future 62W: City of Presque Isle, Maine
Introduction The City of Presque Isle is largely known as the largest city in Northern Maine, referring specifically to Aroostook County and the communities within county limits. Located along United States Route 1, Presque Isle is also accessible along Route 163 from the west and along Route 167 from the east. Downtown Presque Isle The downtown amenities of the City of Presque Isle include the Northeastland Hotel and the Common Gallery, with the Historical Museum and nearby Historical […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/01/01/hype-for-the-future-62w-city-of-presque-isle-maine/
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Hype for the Future 62W: City of Presque Isle, Maine
Introduction The City of Presque Isle is largely known as the largest city in Northern Maine, referring specifically to Aroostook County and the communities within county limits. Located along United States Route 1, Presque Isle is also accessible along Route 163 from the west and along Route 167 from the east. Downtown Presque Isle The downtown amenities of the City of Presque Isle include the Northeastland Hotel and the Common Gallery, with the Historical Museum and nearby Historical […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/01/01/hype-for-the-future-62w-city-of-presque-isle-maine/
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Hype for the Future 62W: City of Presque Isle, Maine
Introduction The City of Presque Isle is largely known as the largest city in Northern Maine, referring specifically to Aroostook County and the communities within county limits. Located along United States Route 1, Presque Isle is also accessible along Route 163 from the west and along Route 167 from the east. Downtown Presque Isle The downtown amenities of the City of Presque Isle include the Northeastland Hotel and the Common Gallery, with the Historical Museum and nearby Historical […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/01/01/hype-for-the-future-62w-city-of-presque-isle-maine/
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Hype for the Future 62Q: City of Caribou, Maine
Introduction Only Presque Isle is larger than Caribou within Aroostook County. However, the City of Caribou, though nowadays residential, has been a significant influence on the potato farming region historically and is now home to surprisingly interesting history located to the north of Presque Isle. Today, a National Weather Service office is located in the City of Caribou to serve the interior counties of the State of Maine. Tourist Attractions Though the city of Caribou itself is not a […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/01/01/hype-for-the-future-62q-city-of-caribou-maine/
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Hype for the Future 62Q: City of Caribou, Maine
Introduction Only Presque Isle is larger than Caribou within Aroostook County. However, the City of Caribou, though nowadays residential, has been a significant influence on the potato farming region historically and is now home to surprisingly interesting history located to the north of Presque Isle. Today, a National Weather Service office is located in the City of Caribou to serve the interior counties of the State of Maine. Tourist Attractions Though the city of Caribou itself is not a […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/01/01/hype-for-the-future-62q-city-of-caribou-maine/
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Hype for the Future 62Q: City of Caribou, Maine
Introduction Only Presque Isle is larger than Caribou within Aroostook County. However, the City of Caribou, though nowadays residential, has been a significant influence on the potato farming region historically and is now home to surprisingly interesting history located to the north of Presque Isle. Today, a National Weather Service office is located in the City of Caribou to serve the interior counties of the State of Maine. Tourist Attractions Though the city of Caribou itself is not a […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/01/01/hype-for-the-future-62q-city-of-caribou-maine/
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Hype for the Future 62Q: City of Caribou, Maine
Introduction Only Presque Isle is larger than Caribou within Aroostook County. However, the City of Caribou, though nowadays residential, has been a significant influence on the potato farming region historically and is now home to surprisingly interesting history located to the north of Presque Isle. Today, a National Weather Service office is located in the City of Caribou to serve the interior counties of the State of Maine. Tourist Attractions Though the city of Caribou itself is not a […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/01/01/hype-for-the-future-62q-city-of-caribou-maine/
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Hype for the Future 62Q: City of Caribou, Maine
Introduction Only Presque Isle is larger than Caribou within Aroostook County. However, the City of Caribou, though nowadays residential, has been a significant influence on the potato farming region historically and is now home to surprisingly interesting history located to the north of Presque Isle. Today, a National Weather Service office is located in the City of Caribou to serve the interior counties of the State of Maine. Tourist Attractions Though the city of Caribou itself is not a […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/01/01/hype-for-the-future-62q-city-of-caribou-maine/
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Hype for the Future 62M: County Bluegrass, A Local Festival in Maine
Fort Fairfield Country Bluegrass is a festival located on the north side of Fort Fairfield, Maine, within the area largely associated with the Webster-Ashburton Treaty. While Fort Fairfield is primarily south of the Aroostook River, Country Bluegrass is located further to the north, out of the primary village area. Artists Usually, the bluegrass artists at Country Bluegrass are associated with the local area, elsewhere in New England, and in much of the Appalachian region further south and […] -
Hype for the Future 62I: Portage Lake, Maine
Introduction Portage Lake is a town in Aroostook County, Maine, with a historical society included within the village area at the southeastern edge of town limits. The community is accessible primarily by Route 11 north to south and elsewhere by mostly unpaved roads from any direction. Cabins and RV Parks As with many communities in the Maine North Woods, access to cabins and recreational vehicle parks is often restricted by the logging and timber industries of the extremely rural […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/01/01/hype-for-the-future-62i-portage-lake-maine/
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Hype for the Future 62I: Portage Lake, Maine
Introduction Portage Lake is a town in Aroostook County, Maine, with a historical society included within the village area at the southeastern edge of town limits. The community is accessible primarily by Route 11 north to south and elsewhere by mostly unpaved roads from any direction. Cabins and RV Parks As with many communities in the Maine North Woods, access to cabins and recreational vehicle parks is often restricted by the logging and timber industries of the extremely rural […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/01/01/hype-for-the-future-62i-portage-lake-maine/
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Hype for the Future 62I: Portage Lake, Maine
Introduction Portage Lake is a town in Aroostook County, Maine, with a historical society included within the village area at the southeastern edge of town limits. The community is accessible primarily by Route 11 north to south and elsewhere by mostly unpaved roads from any direction. Cabins and RV Parks As with many communities in the Maine North Woods, access to cabins and recreational vehicle parks is often restricted by the logging and timber industries of the extremely rural […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/01/01/hype-for-the-future-62i-portage-lake-maine/
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Hype for the Future 62I: Portage Lake, Maine
Introduction Portage Lake is a town in Aroostook County, Maine, with a historical society included within the village area at the southeastern edge of town limits. The community is accessible primarily by Route 11 north to south and elsewhere by mostly unpaved roads from any direction. Cabins and RV Parks As with many communities in the Maine North Woods, access to cabins and recreational vehicle parks is often restricted by the logging and timber industries of the extremely rural […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/01/01/hype-for-the-future-62i-portage-lake-maine/
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Hype for the Future 62I: Portage Lake, Maine
Introduction Portage Lake is a town in Aroostook County, Maine, with a historical society included within the village area at the southeastern edge of town limits. The community is accessible primarily by Route 11 north to south and elsewhere by mostly unpaved roads from any direction. Cabins and RV Parks As with many communities in the Maine North Woods, access to cabins and recreational vehicle parks is often restricted by the logging and timber industries of the extremely rural […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/01/01/hype-for-the-future-62i-portage-lake-maine/
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Hype for the Future 62H: Winterville Plantation, Maine
Introduction Winterville Plantation is a plantation in Aroostook County, Maine, located within relatively close proximity to Maine State Route 11. Geography Winterville Plantation is primarily accessible by way of Route 11 or, if not Route 11, by predominantly unpaved roads in any direction. Saint Froid Lake is the chief lake of the plantation, and lakefront cabins occur immediately to the east of the lake itself.https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/01/01/hype-for-the-future-62h-winterville-plantation-maine/
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Hype for the Future 62G: More on the Saint John Valley
Introduction The Saint John Valley is located at the northern edge of the State of Maine and traversed by United States Route 1 in a relatively west-to-east direction, with Fort Kent at the northern terminus of the highway. Infrastructure is rarely maintained in excess of two lines, and the population of the region is quite minimal with respect to the populations elsewhere in the State. Tante Blanche Museum The Tante Blanche Museum is located in the eastern part of the Town of Madawaska in […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/01/01/hype-for-the-future-62g-more-on-the-saint-john-valley/
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Hype for the Future 62F: Town of Van Buren, Maine
Introduction Located in the Acadian Saint John Valley of Northern Maine and Aroostook County, the Town of Van Buren is most notable in tourism for the Acadian Village, a living history museum and tribute to the early Acadian settlers on both sides of the Saint John Valley. Amenities Like most of the Saint John Valley, the region in Northern Maine is largely residential, though the scenic and recreational elements are also relevant to the Francophone lifestyle and experience within the […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/01/01/hype-for-the-future-62f-town-of-van-buren-maine/
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Hype for the Future 62F: Town of Van Buren, Maine
Introduction Located in the Acadian Saint John Valley of Northern Maine and Aroostook County, the Town of Van Buren is most notable in tourism for the Acadian Village, a living history museum and tribute to the early Acadian settlers on both sides of the Saint John Valley. Amenities Like most of the Saint John Valley, the region in Northern Maine is largely residential, though the scenic and recreational elements are also relevant to the Francophone lifestyle and experience within the […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/01/01/hype-for-the-future-62f-town-of-van-buren-maine/
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Hype for the Future 62F: Town of Van Buren, Maine
Introduction Located in the Acadian Saint John Valley of Northern Maine and Aroostook County, the Town of Van Buren is most notable in tourism for the Acadian Village, a living history museum and tribute to the early Acadian settlers on both sides of the Saint John Valley. Amenities Like most of the Saint John Valley, the region in Northern Maine is largely residential, though the scenic and recreational elements are also relevant to the Francophone lifestyle and experience within the […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/01/01/hype-for-the-future-62f-town-of-van-buren-maine/
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Hype for the Future 62F: Town of Van Buren, Maine
Introduction Located in the Acadian Saint John Valley of Northern Maine and Aroostook County, the Town of Van Buren is most notable in tourism for the Acadian Village, a living history museum and tribute to the early Acadian settlers on both sides of the Saint John Valley. Amenities Like most of the Saint John Valley, the region in Northern Maine is largely residential, though the scenic and recreational elements are also relevant to the Francophone lifestyle and experience within the […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/01/01/hype-for-the-future-62f-town-of-van-buren-maine/
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Hype for the Future 62F: Town of Van Buren, Maine
Introduction Located in the Acadian Saint John Valley of Northern Maine and Aroostook County, the Town of Van Buren is most notable in tourism for the Acadian Village, a living history museum and tribute to the early Acadian settlers on both sides of the Saint John Valley. Amenities Like most of the Saint John Valley, the region in Northern Maine is largely residential, though the scenic and recreational elements are also relevant to the Francophone lifestyle and experience within the […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/01/01/hype-for-the-future-62f-town-of-van-buren-maine/
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#AirQuality in #NorthernMaine reaches 'unhealthy' levels due to #wildfire smoke
Though the Maine DEP expects a large amount of smoke to move out on Wednesday, the smoke will not entirely clear out of Maine until Thursday.
July 15, 2025
#ClimateDiaryMaine #ClimateDiary #Maine #MaineWx #AQI #AirIsLife #ClimateChange #Wildfires #FireSeason
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#ClimateDiary for 8/14/2024 in #Maine. Temperatures are in the #HabitableZone, but #WildfireHaze made the "clear" sky hazy white. #AirQuality not the best, especially in #NorthernMaine.
#Wildfires #WildfireSmoke #ClimateChangeWeatherWheel #ClimateDiaryMaine
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So, while #EuropoeanEarthworms can be beneficial in gardens, they are not native to #Maine, and are actually an invasive species! (Native Maine earthworms were wiped out a long time ago, it seems...)
Invasive #Earthworms Rediscovered in #NorthernMaine #Forests
January 2022
"University of Maine researchers recently discovered invasive earthworms from Europe in Aroostook County, Maine timberlands, in what they say is the first reported sighting of the creatures in northern Maine forests since 1979. The finding raises concerns that the worms may cause changes in the forest ecosystem, from a slowing of tree regeneration to a release of carbon from the soil.
"Joshua Puhlick, formerly a research associate at the UMaine School of Forest Resources and now a scientist at The Jones Center at Ichauway in Georgia, found the worms while sampling soils as part of a sustainable forestry initiative at three research plantations. 'We were collecting soils and looking at the influence of forestry management on soil properties when we happened to discover earthworms at two of our sites,' he said. 'It was a pretty big deal to find them because we weren’t expecting to see them in northern Maine.'
"European earthworms were found in all 18 research plots at the Nashville Plantation along Route 11 and in 2 of 15 plots near the Seven Islands campsite on the St. John River. At least two different species of non-native worms were identified.
"Native earthworms were extirpated from Maine and much of the rest of New England during the last Ice Age. European earthworms eventually found their way to most of the region through discarded fishing bait, the transportation of horticultural materials, and on logging machinery, but they weren’t believed to be widespread in northern Maine.
"'Earthworms can cause a lot of abrupt changes in forest ecosystems and influence forest health, and many natural resource managers are becoming increasingly alarmed about the presence of earthworms in Maine forests,' said Puhlick. 'Invasive plant species find it easier to make their way into forests after earthworm invasions, and that impacts tree regeneration. Worms also consume a lot of the organic horizon – the litter and duff layer – and redistribute some of it within the mineral soil, which changes carbon dynamics and could potentially release carbon back into the atmosphere.'
"The worms prefer forests of northern hardwoods because the leaf litter is less acidic than in coniferous forests, Puhlick explained, although earthworms have been reported in mixed forests as well. #SugarMaple forests are a particular concern.
"'This isn’t a new phenomenon in New England, but we often worry about the decline of sugar maple health,' he said. 'These earthworm populations can cause changes in soil dynamics that could lead to declining health in sugar maples. That’s something we’ll have to continue to evaluate.'
"Puhlick recommends that land managers in northern New England document where earthworm populations are found and monitor changes to forest conditions over time. They should also implement practices that will minimize the spread of earthworms and limit new introductions of worms across the forested landscape.
"'There are #ClimateChange impacts to our forests, invasive plant species, and now this,' he said. 'It’s just one more issue that forest managers are going to have to face.'"
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https://northernwoodlands.org/discoveries/invasive-earthworms#InvasiveSpecies #WormWednesday #NorthWoods #ProtectTheNorthWoods
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Fort Kent & Saint John Valley Weather Update Tuesday, January 3, 2023
More weather information at https://apexwx.github.io#mainapexwx #fortkentme #maineiceandsnow #umfk #fortkentweather #saintjohnvalleyweather #aroostookcountyweather #northmaineweather #maineicefishing #newenglandweather #maineweather #mainesnow #visitaroostook #northernmaine