WAGM News

$2.9 million in climate investment grants, through the General Fund in the state’s budget, is being awarded by Governor Janet Mills.

A Florida man who was charged with the murder of a friend has died at the Mountain View Correctional Facility.

A new wooden structure is being built at the Madawaska High School. Last spring, we brought you a few stories done by the students at WOWL out of Madawaska High School. We are renewing our partnership with them and will from time to time have a story done by those great students.

A body found on Sears Island Saturday has been identified as the UMPI student who went missing in October.

The Maine Attorney Generals office has cleared a Presque Isle Police Sergeant from a June Officer Involved Shooting.

The Maine Department of Corrections confirmed the death of Robert Carney, a resident of the Maine State Prison.

Due to weather, the Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce Holiday Light Parade has been postponed.

A man has pleaded guilty to trafficking drugs in Aroostook and Penobscot Counties.

If you're interested in volunteering, hospitals are in need of help.

The Maine State Police is currently investigating a multiple vehicle crash on US Highway 1, Westfield.

More than 450 people were fed Thanksgiving day through the Carroll McKenna Thanksgiving meal event at Framework Church.

More than 150 people in Presque Isle enjoyed a Thanksgiving meal thanks to County Cares and Freedom Church volunteers

The annual Carroll McKenna Thanksgiving Ministry took place at Framework Church Thanksgiving day. How this event is not only special for the community who benefits from the food, but for the volunteers as well.

Volunteers from County Cares and Freedom Church helped feed more than 150 people Thanksgiving Day.

On Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at approximately 9:28pm, Caribou Police Dispatch received a report of a man running in and out of traffic on the Van Buren Road just north of Skyway Plaza.

As we face the potential of near record breaking low temperatures overnight Wednesday night, many are still worrying about how they will afford to heat their homes. One program available to help is the HEAP program or Home Energy Assistance Program.

Thanksgiving travel is expected to be up this year, with New England expected to have the highest volume of travelers since Triple A started keep track in 2000.

Senator Collins stopped into the Aroostook Agency on Aging to meet with the staff and discuss the Aroostook Access Points for Aging project.

End of life for a loved one is a difficult time for everyone.

A person suspected to be involved in a shooting in Allagash this morning is now in custody following a search

Following the Helping Hands telethon, the number of calls made to ACAP about heating assistance have increased.

a piece of ice flew off a vehicle traveling on the Connector (between the Van Buren Road and Access Highway) and struck another motorists’ vehicle.

Between inflation, high heating oil costs and high electricity, many are already concerned about the upcoming winter. Concerns are so high, calls are already coming into agencies like ACAP and United Way.

Many families have been able to use the donation dollars raised over the years. We meet one family.

According to the Aroostook County Sheriff’s Office “On Thursday, November 13, 2022 at approximately 1740 hrs., the Aroostook County Sheriff’s Office received a call of a single vehicle accident on Rt. 2 in New Limerick.

Inflation and rising costs will strain everyone's budget this year.

In addition to donation dollars, Home Energy Assistance Program or HEAP funds are available to help.

Rep. Jared Golden has officially been declared the winner in the 2nd Congressional District race.

A multiple vehicle accident on route 11 in Portage today.

Your help is needed to build a truck...a food truck...made out of food.

We now have a winner for Maine’s 2nd congressional district.

WAGM, in Partnership with United Way of Aroostook and ACAP, will be holding our annual heating telethon. Anticipating additional need this year, the guidelines for who qualifies for this emergency aid have been changed.

With the higher cost of living this winter and heating season here, some people may struggle to decide what to pay for, heat, food or medication.

Multiple schools throughout the state have reported active shooter threats.

On Tuesday, the Secretary of State’s Office will finish the vote verification process and complete the ranked choice voting tabulation for the cities and towns of Congressional District 2.

The Maine Forest Products Council awarded Brian Flewelling of Easton with the organization’s 2022 President’s Award

A Biofuels company based out of Washington D.C. called DG Fuels (DGF), has announced a long-term lease agreement with the Loring Development Authority

Maine Senate Democrats and Republicans have voted for Aroostook County lawmakers to lead their parties.

Between inflation at the grocery store and rising heating oil prices, many are unsure how they will get through the upcoming winter. WAGM, in partnership with ACAP and the United Way of Aroostook will hold our 6th annual Heating Telethon. The telethon will raise money for an emergency fund to help people struggling to heat their homes this winter.

Local Election Results

Results are pouring in for the 2022 Midterm Elections... Here is what we know so far for Gubernatorial, Congressional, and Legislature races

A list of Municipal Elections occurring on November 8th Around Aroostook County. If your municipality is holding a municipal election on November 8th and it is not listed here please contact news@wagmtv.com

Sam Hunker, who is the independent candidate running for governor.

High winds are being blamed for more than 3000 power outages in the County.

Senate District 2

Senate District 2

Senate District 1

Senate District 1

Watch the Replay of the Maine Gubernatorial Debate

The Grandmother of Jojo Morales is back in the United States and was arraigned at Houlton Superior Court today