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the County

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Meaning
Maine: Aroostook County, the state's vast northern region.
Type
Regionalism
Used in
Maine

What does “the County” mean

In Maine, 'The County' always means Aroostook County, the sprawling northernmost region known for potato fields and a fiercely self-sufficient culture. Mainers rarely say 'Aroostook' — saying 'I'm heading up to The County' signals a trek into the true north.

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