Jonblog

Rene and I were trying to think of all the people we have worked with at WAGM-TV over the years and the numbers are staggering.

Due to our size and rural locale we are considered a training station. Reporters come here for a year or two and then move on to other stations. In the past people have left for less money just to be in a bigger metropolitan area. There isn’t much we can do about the population of the region, what we can do is encourage local people to apply.

I like Aroostook County. The quality of the people can’t be matched. I lived in Augusta for nearly two years in the mid 90’s and the folks were less friendly and helpful than most you find in “The County.” This may be biased but I also respect the Aroostook work ethic. I picked potatoes as a youngsters. I think of that when my current job isn’t going as I would like. Guess what, this is still much better than picking potatoes.

Over the span of this month and next Jillian Mele, Mark Shanaberger and Katie Graham have or will be leaving the station. This leaves a big gap for a short time, but as always we will continue to do our best and eventually fill the positions.

If you like to write, have a curious mind and want to discuss a career as a reporter or anchor feel free to email me.

JG

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