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Maine heating oil hits record $6.04 per gallon

The Maine Department of Energy Resources today released its latest weekly survey of heating fuel prices, showing the average statewide price of heating oil reached a record $6.04 per gallon on Oct. 19. That is an 83% increase from the same time last year.
State energy officials urge residents to seek assistance as winter approaches

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Up until election day we will highlight the candidates for Maine’s State House and Senate Seats.
Political Profiles 2026 - Maine House District 3

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Vets traveled nearly four hours from Winthrop to reach the county
Mobile clinic offers low-cost spay neuter services for cats in Caribou

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Maine State Nurses Association letter cites no confidence in CEO Jeff Zewe
Nurses raise concerns over Houlton Regional Hospital leadership

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Drought conditions push some Maine wells to record lows as winter nears

Drought lowers well levels in northern Maine

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Brian Bouchard
About half the country relies on private wells for everyday water use. An ongoing drought is leaving some wells with record low levels, and with winter approaching, local officials say the next few weeks could be critical for the groundwater supplies that keep wells working.

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Up until election day we will highlight the candidates for Maine’s State House and Senate Seats.

Political Profiles 2026 - Maine House District 2

Updated: Oct. 21, 2026 at 4:52 PM EDT
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By WAGM News
Up until election day we will highlight the candidates for Maine’s State House and Senate Seats. In partnership with the Aroostook Partnership, we asked each candidate the same three questions. Each was given 5 minutes to answer, once the first question was asked.

Politics

Up until election day we will highlight the candidates for Maine’s State House and Senate Seats.

Political Profiles 2026 - Maine House District 1

Updated: Oct. 21, 2026 at 4:51 PM EDT
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By WAGM News
Up until election day we will highlight the candidates for Maine’s State House and Senate Seats. In partnership with the Aroostook Partnership, we asked each candidate the same three questions. Each was given 5 minutes to answer, once the first question was asked.

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Investigators say electrical arcing likely cause of fire that displaced family

Houlton house fire ruled accidental

Updated: Oct. 21, 2026 at 4:22 PM EDT
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By WAGM News
Investigators have determined that a fire that displaced a Houlton family Monday was accidental, with electrical arcing identified as the likely cause.

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Fire Marshal's Office says woman set fires at two neighboring Frenchville Road properties

Ashland woman arrested on arson charges

Updated: Oct. 21, 2026 at 4:10 PM EDT
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By WAGM News
The Maine Fire Marshal’s Office announced the arrest of an Ashland woman following an investigation into two intentionally set fires involving neighboring residential properties on Frenchville Road in Ashland.

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Social Security, health care access also weigh on voters 50 and older

AARP Maine poll finds affordability top issue for older voters

Updated: Oct. 21, 2026 at 11:34 AM EDT
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By Brian Bouchard
A new AARP Maine poll finds affordability is the top issue for likely voters age 50 and older heading into the November election.
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Vets traveled nearly four hours from Winthrop to reach the county
Mobile low-cost cat clinic brings vet care to Caribou

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Maine State Nurses Association letter cites no confidence in CEO Jeff Zewe
Nurses at Houlton Regional Hospital say they have no confidence in CEO

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Houlton house fire ruled accidental

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Ashland woman arrested on arson charges

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Cat owners throughout the county have gotten the chance to get veterinary care during a...

Caribou Cat Spay/Neuter Clinic Begins with Hiccups

Updated: Oct. 20, 2026 at 6:01 PM EDT
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By Karri Triplett
Cat owners throughout the county have gotten the chance to get veterinary care during a low-cost spay/neuter clinic.

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A fire in Houlton on Monday night left a family without a place to call home.

Houlton Fire Leaves Family Without a Home

Updated: Oct. 20, 2026 at 5:58 PM EDT
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By Karri Triplett
A fire in Houlton on Monday night left a family without a place to call home.

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A rear-end collision occurred Saturday night near the Caribou Police Department.

Car Rear-Ended Near Caribou Police Department

Updated: Oct. 20, 2026 at 11:10 AM EDT
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By Karri Triplett
A rear-end collision occurred Saturday night near the Caribou Police Department.

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5th annual Fall Spectacular

Fall Spectacular raffle raises money for Aroostook County nonprofit

Updated: Oct. 20, 2026 at 10:37 AM EDT
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By Megan Waceken
The Center for Advancement of Rural Living raised funds through its 5th Annual Fall Spectacular raffle to support services for Aroostook County residents, including transportation, addiction recovery homes, and a patient navigator program.

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Red Cross teams delivering Fire Alarms

Red Cross installs smoke alarms in 25 Aroostook County homes

Updated: Oct. 20, 2026 at 10:23 AM EDT
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By Megan Waceken
Red Cross volunteers installed 25 smoke alarms in Aroostook County homes Saturday as part of Home Fire Prevention Month.

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Facing end-of-life care decisions for a loved one can be overwhelming. Northern Light Home...

Washburn Hosts Hospice Informational Event

Updated: Oct. 19, 2026 at 5:39 PM EDT
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By Karri Triplett
Facing end-of-life care decisions for a loved one can be overwhelming. Northern Light AR Gould is working to make it easier.

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A woodstove sparked a fire that injured a Castle Hill man and badly damaged his mobile home...

Man Injured in Castle Hill Fire

Updated: Oct. 19, 2026 at 4:22 PM EDT
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By Karri Triplett
A woodstove sparked a fire that injured a Castle Hill man and badly damaged his mobile home this weekend.

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Families in Van Buren could soon have a new place for children to play.

Van Buren to Vote on Funds for New Playground

Updated: Oct. 19, 2026 at 12:15 PM EDT
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By Karri Triplett
Families in Van Buren could soon have a new place for children to play.

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One man has died following a rollover crash in New Sweden over the weekend.

One Dead in New Sweden Rollover Crash

Updated: Oct. 19, 2026 at 12:07 PM EDT
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By Karri Triplett
One man has died following a rollover crash in New Sweden over the weekend.

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Dozens of athletes from across the region dove into the competition today at the Special...

Special Olympics Athletes Make Waves

Updated: Oct. 16, 2026 at 5:12 PM EDT
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By Karri Triplett
Dozens of athletes from across the region dove into the competition today at the Special Olympics Aquatic Day in Presque Isle.

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Limestone will look a little different next spring thanks to 500 yellow tulips planted in...

Planting Hope in Limestone

Updated: Oct. 16, 2026 at 5:03 PM EDT
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By Karri Triplett
Limestone will look a little different next spring thanks to 500 yellow tulips planted in honor of a Rotary leader’s fight against suicide.

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Bridge to Hope Cancer Walk to take place at Riverfront Park

Bridge of Hope Cancer Walk marks 21st year in Houlton

Updated: Oct. 16, 2026 at 2:12 PM EDT
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By Megan Waceken
Bridge of Hope Cancer Walk returns to Houlton's Riverside Park Saturday for its 21st year, rain or shine, honoring those fighting cancer

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Throwback Thursday & Follow-up Friday

Most of us have something around the house we probably ought to throw away. Paul Cote might...

Throwback Thursday - Making Something Out of Anything

Updated: Oct. 16, 2026 at 11:35 AM EDT
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By Brian Bouchard
Most of us have something around the house we probably ought to throw away. Paul Cote might have asked you to save it for him.

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Aroostook County emergency management director offers safety tips for space heaters and wood...

As heating costs rise, officials urge caution with alternative heat sources

Updated: Oct. 16, 2026 at 11:31 AM EDT
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By Megan Waceken
As heating costs remain a concern this winter, some homeowners may turn to alternative ways to stay warm. Those changes can come with safety risks.

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Maine U.S. Congressional District 2 Debate REPLAY

WATCH REPLAY: Dunlap, LePage face off in final televised debate

Updated: Oct. 15, 2026 at 4:26 PM EDT
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By WAGM News and WABI News Desk
The two candidates looking to represent Maine’s 2nd Congressional District in Washington will face off Thursday night in their final televised debate of the campaign.

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From marketing to HR, business leaders across Aroostook County spent the day sharpening their...

County Business Summit Sees Increased Interest

Updated: Oct. 15, 2026 at 5:01 PM EDT
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By Karri Triplett
From marketing to HR, business leaders across Aroostook County spent the day sharpening their skills at the Central Aroostook Business summit.

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If you visit AMHC, you may see some changes.

AMHC Receives Funding to Improve Technology

Updated: Oct. 15, 2026 at 4:50 PM EDT
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By Karri Triplett
If you visit AMHC, you may see some changes.

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Two Saint John Valley school districts are exploring a major change.

Several St. John Valley Schools Plan Consolidation

Updated: Oct. 14, 2026 at 5:45 PM EDT
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By Karri Triplett
Two Saint John Valley school districts are exploring a major change.

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Avec Community Action Virtual Meeting

Aroostook County heating assistance waitlist grows as funding gap continues

Updated: Oct. 14, 2026 at 4:19 PM EDT
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By Megan Waceken
Aroostook County's heating assistance waitlist has grown to 155 households as AVEC Community Action awaits new funding, expected within about a week.

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Inside the daycare at NMCC

Northern Maine Community College child care center gives students hands-on training

Updated: Oct. 14, 2026 at 4:04 PM EDT
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By Megan Waceken
MCC's new child care center gives early education students hands-on classroom experience while helping address Aroostook County's childcare shortage.

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Maine Gubernatorial Debate Replay

WATCH REPLAY: Maine Gubernatorial Candidates Face Off in WMTW Debate

Updated: Oct. 14, 2026 at 10:01 PM EDT
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By WAGM News and WMTW
The three candidates vying to become Maine’s next governor took the debate stage Wednesday night. Democrat Hannah Pingree, Republican Bobby Charles and Independent Rick Bennett participated in a gubernatorial debate hosted by our media partner WMTW on Wednesday, October 14.

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Maine U.S. Senate Debate Replay

WATCH REPLAY: Maine U.S. Senate Debate between Sen. Susan Collins and Troy Jackson

Updated: Oct. 13, 2026 at 9:18 PM EDT
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By WAGM News
In partnership with WABI, we’re bringing you two debates this week to help prepare you for the upcoming election.
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