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He was sentenced for conspiring to distribute and possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine

This program serves hundreds of children throughout Aroostook County to ensure our children have access to the nutrition they need to grow and learn.

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Tonight we wrap up our week long series with the four local hospital CEOs. Tonight I asked them, what is one thing you want to say to the community. Here is their responses.

Vaccinations in the County are readily available, this according to the four County hospital CEOs. Tonight we continue our series with the ceos as they talk about what vaccine distribution will look like when it's approved for kids under 12.

To donate you can visit our website at wagmtv.com and click on the telethon icon or on September 16th you can call 762-2674 to make a donation over the phone.

What are the Covid symptoms you should be looking for and when is it time to head to the hospital? NewsSource 8′s Kelly O’Mara continues our conversation with the four local hospital CEOs.

The pandemic has taken an emotional toll on almost everyone in one way or another and people in healthcare have been on the front lines for almost two years. Tonight, we hear from the four local hospital CEOs, about the toll it is taking on healthcare practitioners here in the County.

Schools have been seeing an increase in cases, causing some to go remote and others to have students in quarantine. In Medical Monday, we continue our series with the Hospital CEOs. They discuss their concerns about the County’s youth.

Testing is an important part of stopping the spread of covid 19. Continuing our series with the four local hospital CEOs, they discuss available testing options as numbers rise, especially for those planning to travel.

"We reach agencies all over Aroostook County"

Twelve Maine roadways from Aroostook to York County will soon be dedicated to Maine State Troopers who have died in the line of duty.

Maine’s plan to implement the federal Family First Prevention Services Act aims to prevent abuse and neglect, reduce the need for foster care, and improve children’s residential treatment

The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention will release updated COVID-19 case data on Tuesday.

Tonight we hear from the final inductee into the Franco American hall of fame, Representative John Martin. Here’s Megan Cole with the story.

Once approval is received, Covid 19 vaccine booster shots will be available to people who received their first doses more than 8 months ago. As we continue our series with the four local hospital CEOs, I asked them if they are prepared to administer booster shots and if they have a distribution plan in place.

With the vaccine mandate deadline quickly approaching, hospitals are preparing for losing some staff. WAGM continues our series with the four local hospital CEOs by asking how prepared they are for this upcoming deadline.

Staffing is a challenge for many hospitals especially with the vaccine mandate. WAGM recently spoke with the four CEOs of the local hospitals and asked them what vaccine numbers look like among their staff.

Supplies have been a challenge over the last year and a half for hospitals as they battle the covid 19 pandemic. WAGM sat down with the four hospital CEO’s to talk about how supplies are right now, as well as what they are using to treat their covid patients.

Four hospital CEOs update on Covid numbers.

During the stop, the Sheriff’s Office says deputy Chisholm removed the occupants of the vehicle and 48-year-old Luis Martinez of Kennebunkport allegedly attempted to conceal contraband and a struggle ensued.

Aroostook County has 32 new cases.

Love faces up to 10 years in prison, a $250,000 fine and three years of supervised release.

There are 624 new cases statewide.

The Mills Administration announced today that it will begin enforcement of its COVID-19 vaccination requirement for health care workers on October 29, 2021, providing an additional month for health care workers to complete their vaccination protocol and for health care organizations to use $146 million in forthcoming funds to address workforce needs.

This does not currently apply to the COVID vaccine and medical exemptions are still valid

Sam Critchlow, an alumnus of MSSM, is the school’s new interim Executive Director.

on August 31, 2021 at approximately 12:20 AM, the Maine State Police received a report of a vehicle roll over near 55 US Route 1 in Frenchville.

Doyle Road is now open after police presence.

51-year-old Patrick Mullen was taken into custody just before 1:00 a.m. Saturday.

The Easton Fire Department members express great appreciation and gratitude to all of our congressional delegation who provided total support and testimony to help Easton Fire Department prove its need to FEMA.

Jessica Jones, 32, used a counterfeit $20 bill at both a Domino’s restaurant and a McDonald’s restaurant in Presque Isle.

Estimated rates for ages 12 to 18 by School Administrative Unit guide efforts to boost vaccination

Due to this exposure, MSAD 20 will delay the start date for the new school year to at least Monday, August 30th.

The Medical Examiner’s Office ruled Matthew Tardie’s death was the result of an overdose of fentanyl and methamphetamine.

A lot of countries, especially the Caribbean countries are requiring tourists to have adequate medical coverage including COVID-19 specific coverage.

"I've decided to withdraw from the race out of deference to my friend and mentor, Congressman Bruce Poliquin."

In the 97-year history of Cary Medical Center, only 18 babies have weighed more than 11 lbs.

Ashland and Mapleton provided mutual aid.

The New Brunswick RCMP’s Major Crime Unit is investigating the suspicious death of a man in Rivière-Verte, N.B. as a homicide.

Matthew Cummings has been selected as the Town’s new Police Chief.

Over the past several months the Maine State Police have spear headed a multi-agency investigation

With this move, Maine becomes one of the most aggressive states in the nation in requiring vaccination of health care workers, both in terms of the scope of health care workers and timeframe for vaccination.

Funded by $10 million in federal CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Funds (CRF), the Charter Transportation and Border Business Assistance Grant Program will support the economic recovery of businesses disrupted by the extended closure of the US-Canada border.

Maine Achieves Another Vaccination Milestone

The 18 year old is being held at the Aroostook County Jail on $10,000 bail.

Aroostook County Joins others labeled as "Substantial Spread"

Homeless Services of Aroostook Will Not Purchase Buildings

Thirty-four-year-old Nicholas Hendrix, of Gorham, faces four misdemeanor charges.

No further details are known at this time.