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Caribou installs new holiday lights in memory of late captain

If you drive through Caribou this winter you’ll see a bunch of new holiday lights lining the streets. While these lights brighten the community, the story behind them may be even more heart-warming.
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Theft from Church

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Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce Sign with Date of Light Parade
Tradition of the Light Parade

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Fort Fairfield Man Facing Charges In Death Of Son
Fort Fairfield Man Facing Charges In Death Of Son

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National Adoption Month 2023

Adoptive mother speaks about the importance of National Adoption Month

Updated: Dec. 1, 2023 at 9:52 AM EST
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By Rothery Sullivan
There are currently estimated to be about nineteen hundred children in the Maine Department of Health and Human Services’ custody.

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Presque Isle International Airport

Presque Isle Fire Department Assists with In-Flight Medical Event

Updated: Dec. 1, 2023 at 8:53 AM EST
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By WAGM News
Presque Isle Fire Department Assists with In-Flight Medical Event

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Authorities are investigating a non-suspicious death reported Tuesday morning at a property on...

Early Morning Accident in Caribou Causes Road Closure On Route 1

Updated: Dec. 1, 2023 at 8:41 AM EST
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By Shawn Cunningham
Caribou Police confirm an early morning motor vehicle accident on Route 1 caused a road closure. Police say the scene is being cleared up. Newssource 8 will have more information as it becomes available.

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Out of Order Sign Attached to Water Fountain

A Year of Water Coolers Coming to an End

Updated: Nov. 30, 2023 at 5:10 PM EST
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By Megan Waceken
After about a year of water coolers, folks at the MSAD70 School District hope to have their brand new water treatment systems up and running in both schools by the end of December.

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Finance Authority of Maine

FAFSA expected to open by the end of December

Updated: Nov. 29, 2023 at 9:17 PM EST
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By Rothery Sullivan
Although the FAFSA opening date has been delayed by several months, this delay should not cause any changes to students’ eligibility for financial aid.

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AMHC

AMHC opens new residential facility, offering treatment to more individuals in recovery

Updated: Nov. 29, 2023 at 9:01 PM EST
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By Rothery Sullivan
More recovery resources have become available for those struggling with addiction in our community.
Weather on the Web
Snowfall Potential (Now - Late Sunday Night)
Snow Showers Begin Tonight, Resulting in Slippery Travel for the Weekend
By Rob Koenig
Snow showers will make for messy travel both weekend days, with the greatest impacts felt Saturday morning and late Sunday night. A bigger system works in to start the work week, bringing more snow in a shorter period of time for Monday morning.

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Caribou holiday lights, 12.1.23

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National Adoption Month 2023
National Adoption Month 2023, 11.30.23

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AMHC
AMHC new resident facility, 11.29.23

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Finance Authority of Maine
FAFSA opening date, 11.29.23

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Houlton Sector

U.S. Border Patrol Houlton Sector reports increase in immigration arrests

Updated: Nov. 29, 2023 at 8:47 PM EST
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By Rothery Sullivan
Chief Harmon explains why there has been a recent increase in illegal crossings on the northern US border.

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A Canada Jay Hanging Out at the Refuge.

From Bombs to 25-Years of Biodiversity

Updated: Nov. 30, 2023 at 6:20 PM EST
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By Megan Waceken
and once a part of the Loring Air Force Base and off limits to the public is now a biodiverse area for all the critters that take up residence there including some endangered critters. The Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge started 25 years ago when they bought land that was formerly used to keep bombs.

Education

Photos of Babies with Mother's Hand Holding Child Still

Hidden Mother Photography

Updated: Nov. 30, 2023 at 6:21 PM EST
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By Megan Waceken
Photos capture many moments and as time passes, they also hold a lot of history. For the month of November, we are looking at Hidden Mother Photos taken during the Victorian Era.

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Holiday mail: what you need to know

Updated: Nov. 29, 2023 at 10:01 AM EST
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By Rothery Sullivan
A member of the US Postal Service provides some advice for how to make sure you get your gifts and cards delivered on time.

Matter of Law

Matter of Law

Matter of Law: 11.29.2023

Updated: Nov. 29, 2023 at 8:23 AM EST
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By Shawn Cunningham
On this segment of Matter of Law, the topic of discussion is the new federal Corporate Transparency Act that will be effective 1/1/24. Frank Bemis is guesting attorney and Shawn Cunningham moderates the discussion.

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Depression and Sadness Can Escalate During Holiday Season

Updated: Nov. 29, 2023 at 8:06 AM EST
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By Shawn Cunningham
The holiday season can be a time of joy for some. But it also can be a time for sadness and depression for others. Shawn Cunningham reports on the mental health challenges the holidays can pose and what resources are available for those struggling.

Real Estate Matters

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Real Estate Matters: 11.28.2023

Updated: Nov. 29, 2023 at 7:37 AM EST
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By Shawn Cunningham
On this segment of Real Estate Matters the topic of discussion is how VA loans can help make homeownership dreams come true.

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County Cares Thanksgiving

About 250 fed by County Cares Thanksgiving meal

Updated: Nov. 28, 2023 at 7:07 PM EST
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By WAGM News
County Cares held a Thanksgiving meal with all the fixings for members of the Presque Isle community.

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Carroll McKenna Thanksgiving 2023

Hundreds fed through Framework Church Carroll McKenna Event

Updated: Nov. 28, 2023 at 7:21 PM EST
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By WAGM News
It’s an annual tradition that’s been going on for years and just keeps getting bigger every year. The Carroll McKenna Thanksgiving at Framework Church.

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Here are the names of the Butch Shaw Award winners

Butch Shaw award winners announced

Updated: Nov. 28, 2023 at 4:21 PM EST
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By Rene Cloukey
Butch Shaw award winners announced

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The Exterior of the Land Port of Entry Facility.

Construction Update on Land Port of Entry

Updated: Nov. 28, 2023 at 3:33 PM EST
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By Megan Waceken
Here is an update on the construction of the new Land Port of Entry in Madawaska.

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St. Agatha Man To Serve 9 Years for 2022 Shooting

Updated: Nov. 28, 2023 at 3:25 PM EST
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By WAGM News
A man charged with aggravated assault in connection with a shooting incident in Allagash in 2022 has pled guilty.

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Bradly and Josh Nadeau of St Francois du Madawaska, New Brunswick are playing college hockey...

Bradly and Josh Nadeau talk about playing college hockey close to their home.

Updated: Nov. 28, 2023 at 2:12 PM EST
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By Rene Cloukey
Bradly and Josh Nadeau are skating for the University of Maine hockey team.

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Basketball tip-off tournaments are beneficial as teams prepare for the start of the season.

Tip-off tournaments prepare teams for start of the season.

Updated: Nov. 28, 2023 at 1:53 PM EST
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By Rene Cloukey
Tip-off tournaments are a chance for teams to bond and to play some early games.

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WWII Veteran Honored

Local Veteran’s Story Recorded for National World War II Museum

Updated: Nov. 28, 2023 at 5:22 PM EST
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By Brian Bouchard
Winston Churchill once said: “History will be kind to me for I intend to write it” and for one Washburn veteran his story will live on in the archives of the National World War II Museum.

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Medical Monday

Medical Monday: Preventing Respiratory Illnesses

Updated: Nov. 28, 2023 at 8:34 AM EST
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By Belen Dougherty
Tips to prevent respiratory illnesses from spreading

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Florida Man Sentenced to 8 Years for Trafficking Methamphetamine in Bangor and Houlton Areas

Updated: Nov. 27, 2023 at 4:26 PM EST
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By WAGM News
A Florida man was sentenced today in U.S. District Court in Bangor for conspiring to distribute and possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine.

Science

Wind Chills Explained

Wind Chills Explained

Updated: Nov. 27, 2023 at 9:17 AM EST
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By Vanessa Symonick
How are wind chills or feels-like temperatures calculated?

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Future Satellite & Radar (7AM Monday)

Impacts for Monday Morning’s Commute Expected, with Snow Transitioning to Rain Likely Later in the Day

Updated: Nov. 26, 2023 at 11:46 AM EST
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By Rob Koenig
Our next weather maker looks to bring heavy snow to portions of the county just in time for the Monday morning commute. Snow continues into the morning, before transitioning to rain for most by the afternoon.

Community

A Couple of Reindeer in Lyndon Square.

An Early Christmas for Caribou

Updated: Nov. 25, 2023 at 5:35 PM EST
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By Megan Waceken
Christmas started early for folks in the Caribou area. Activities for the kids were going on throughout most of the day, from making a letter to Santa to seeing him and his reindeer, Caribou was the place to be to kick off the holiday.

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Turkey Trot runners taking off from the starting line.

Caribou’s Turkey Trot

Updated: Nov. 25, 2023 at 4:39 PM EST
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By Megan Waceken
After Thanksgiving leftovers, Many folks in Caribou burned off the extra turkey by running a 5k turkey trot on Saturday. The 5K Turkey Trot Race is back in Caribou for the first time this year since COVID-19.

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Jacqui Lowman about to rappel down the building.

County Woman Goes Over the Edge

Updated: Nov. 24, 2023 at 5:16 PM EST
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By Megan Waceken
For three years now the organization, Canines for Disabled Children, has had an event in Massachusetts that allows folks a chance to rappel down a building after making a donation of 1000 dollars to their cause. The event is called Over the Edge and the building that is used is 110 feet tall. Last Saturday, a County woman, Jackie Lowman traveled to Massachusetts to do exactly that.
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