WAGM News
Presque Isle, ME
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Fire crews are currently responding to a fire that is happening in Houlton near the International Airport Tuesday night. WAGM will continue to follow the story.
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A Presque Isle Church was vandalized by a person with really bad spelling
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43 year old Tina Caron of Easton, Maine, 23 year old Tyana Brittany McLaughlin of Caribou, Maine, and 33 year old Anthony Mathew Vangel of Indialantic, Florida, has been arrested and charged with the following Criminal offences:
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The United Way of Aroostook has several initiatives that provide support to people throughout the County.
The United Way of Aroostook administers the emergency food and shelter program money.
The United Way of Aroostook pours thousands of dollars into the community each year.
The United Way of Aroostook plays a vital role in the County community.
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The boil water order issued by the Caribou Utilities District on September 14 has been terminated effective immediately. Testing has confirmed the water is safe to drink, make ice cubes, washing foods, brushing teeth or any other activity involving the consumption of water, and meets or exceeds all Safe Drinking Water Act regulations.
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Today’s telethon in Partnership with the United Way will go on to benefit and fund dozens of programs throughout Aroostook county, and your donation can go on to make a lasting impact.
Women in all stages of life should pay attention to their behavioral health.
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WAGM has reached out to the US Border Patrol for more information but have not yet received a response
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Part of Route 1 in Littleton is shut down near the area of the Littleton Pit Stop for a motor vehicle accident.
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The Foundation for the Conservation of Atlantic Salmon is offering funding for projects that support the conservation of wild Atlantic salmon and their habitats.
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Governor Janet Mills appoints new Aroostook County Sheriff.
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Despite the rain over the weekend, many still were able to come out and enjoy lots of fun at the event.
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Maine Public Broadcasting has announced an extensive maintenance project that is currently causing disruptions in television and radio signals for its viewers and listeners across the county.
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Medicare will begin direct negotiations with drug companies on the cost of ten popular drugs.
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A Caribou man has plead guilty in federal court for his role in a drug trafficking ring.
Placing a family member into hospice care can be a difficult time for everyone.
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One Person is in custody after attempting to rob the McDonalds in Houlton.
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Food bolus or food impaction is a condition that can impact your swallowing.
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Lam took on the role of Town Manager in late June after a lengthy search process.
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The City of Presque Isle received a dividend check for $5,823 from the Maine Municipal Association (MMA) due to its good performance and loss prevention programs.
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The Maine State Medical Examiner’s office has released the identification of the body found on August 19, 2023, in Otter Brook in Caribou.
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An online training to recognize the signs, symptoms, and risk factors of an opioid overdose is now available to Maine residents.
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MADAWASKA, Maine (WAGM) - The street running through the new land port of entry currently under construction in Madawaska has been named “Four Corners Crossing”, the U.S. General Services Administration announced Thursday.
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FORT FAIRFIELD, Maine (WAGM) - A Caswell woman faces multiple drug charges stemming from an August 7 arrest in Fort Fairfield.
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Tonsils are considered a part of the immune system, but how common is it for a patient to have them removed?
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45 years ago today, the first successful Transatlantic Balloon flight departed from a potato field in Presque Isle.
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Cary Medical Center promotes current CFO to new position that combines CFO and COO job responsibilities.
Patients have a free resource to learn more about services available. Vanessa Symonick learns more about Find Help on this week’s Medical Monday.
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This small business relief grant aims to help Aroostook County, Maine businesses that have seen a decline since the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Aroostook County Sheriff Shawn Gillen has submitted a letter announcing his intention to retire as sheriff effective September 1st, according to the Aroostook County Democratic Committee.
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The U.S. Marshals Service in Maine is alerting the public of a phone scam involving individuals claiming to be U.S. Marshals or other Federal Officials.
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Two national authors who are natives of Aroostook County returned to Northern Aroostook for a poem-reading event.
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A missing 64-year-old Virginia man was located in New Sweden by a Game Warden and K9.
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Entrepreneurs have resources available to them from Southern Aroostook to the Northernmost part of the County to help start any small business venture.
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Ryan Lemire from the Green4Maine Creative Arts and Digital Media Center a new business on the former Loring Air Force Base Joins Corey Bouchard on WAGM’s Rise and Shine to talk about the center.
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Several ATV riders were involved in causing damage to the lawn, along with the vehicle. The extend of the damage is yet to be determined.
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Mariah Dobbins, the Easton Woman accused of Manslaughter for the Death of her Infant Son, Jayden Raymond, due to Fentanyl has plead guilty, according to the Maine Attorney Generals Office.
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The 2023 UMFK athletic hall of fame class has been announced this week
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Van Buren's Christmas in July Craft Fair is being kicked off by a fundraiser for Aroostook County students class of 2024, via the Austin James West Memorial Scholarship Fund and Van Buren Project Grad.
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The sound of multiple gunshots brought police to the intersection of Route 1 and the ATV trail that runs alongside the Aroostook Centre Mall Friday afternoon.
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U. S. Senator announce the advancement of $65,227,000 in federal funding for projects across Aroostook County. This funding awaits consideration by the full Senate and House.
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The U.S. Senate has named July 'National Blueberry Month' to recognize the importance of blueberries in both the country and Maine’s agricultural economy and the significance of the crop’s history.
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The amended bill, “An Act Regarding the Procurement of Energy from Offshore Wind Resources” (LD 1895), aims to develop offshore wind in the Gulf of Maine while maintaining good-paying jobs for Maine workers.
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