Corey Bouchard
Multimedia Journalist
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Corey was born and raised in Oxford County, Maine, but his family is originally from the Van Buren area. He would often come to visit and says, “That's when I fell in love with The County". After High School, he enlisted in the United States Army as an Information Technology Specialist. He also went to Airborne School to qualify for static line parachuting. He served for a little under six years and attained the rank of Corporal. After leaving the military, he went to work for his old school district, MSAD#17, as an information technology specialist, and worked for a pharmacy and medical supply company in Auburn, as an Information Technology Specialist. Corey is continuing his education at Full Sail University where he is working on his bachelor’s degree in Digital Cinematography. His future plans include earning a master’s degree in New Media Journalism. Corey’s hobbies include hiking, fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, ATV’ing, and playing the guitar.
Education
Updated: May. 24, 2023 at 7:18 PM EDT
|By Corey Bouchard
It was Standing Room Only at the Fort Kent Town Hall LAST NIGHT as around 100 people gathered with the goal of saving services at Northern Maine Medical Center.
Updated: May. 23, 2023 at 12:38 PM EDT
|By Corey Bouchard
8th Graders at the Caribou Community School got to experience what it’s like to be a lawmaker on Monday
Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 12:15 PM EDT
|By Corey Bouchard
An AI Quantum Computing Company will now have a home at the former Loring Air Force Base
Updated: May. 15, 2023 at 9:57 AM EDT
|By Corey Bouchard
Local Television news stories are invaluable documents of American life during the second half of the 20th century, a time of profound change.
Updated: May. 8, 2023 at 7:53 PM EDT
|By Corey Bouchard
Pritchard says this is only one step of many that is needed to fully connect every mainer with High Speed Broadband Service. CB, NS8
Updated: May. 8, 2023 at 7:42 AM EDT
|By Corey Bouchard
Throughout it’s nearly 30 years at the former Loring Air Force Base, the Defense Finance and Accounting Service or DFAS has seen many changes
Updated: May. 4, 2023 at 5:58 AM EDT
|By Corey Bouchard
Digital Equity and Accessibility was the topic of the state’s first ever Digital Equity Workshop. Newssource 8′s Corey Bouchard spoke with event organizers to learn what digital equity is?
Updated: May. 3, 2023 at 9:25 AM EDT
|By Corey Bouchard
According to Towle, This is the first time Aroostook County has seen positive net migration numbers since before Loring Airforce Base Closed in 1994.
Updated: Apr. 26, 2023 at 1:17 PM EDT
|By Corey Bouchard
The Presque Isle Rotary club is once again honoring Community Service Heroes in our community with their 2023 Service Above Self Awards.
Updated: Apr. 18, 2023 at 7:38 AM EDT
|By Corey Bouchard
The Warmer temperatures means that the snow is finally melting, but it also brings with it an ever growing threat to the county, Ticks! Newssource 8′s Corey Bouchard learns more how these parasites are making their way north.
Updated: Apr. 12, 2023 at 7:40 PM EDT
|By Corey Bouchard
Over 60 Area Business Owners and Non profits were at the houlton elks lodge tuesday for the 2023 Aroostook County Tourism Summit
Updated: Apr. 12, 2023 at 6:30 AM EDT
|By Corey Bouchard
Veterans and First responders are One-and-a-half times more likely to commit suicide than the civilian population, That’s according to recent federal studies. One local organization is looking to help both groups heal through the use of Horses.
Updated: Apr. 6, 2023 at 1:58 PM EDT
|By Corey Bouchard
Lee Ann Daigle, 55, has Plead Guilty to Manslaughter for abandoning Baby Jane Doe in December of 1985.
Updated: Mar. 31, 2023 at 5:36 PM EDT
|By Corey Bouchard
The Funeral Service for Captain Raymond will be held on Sunday, April 2nd at 2:00 in the Caribou High School Gym. A firefighter procession will precede the funeral service.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 5:01 PM EDT
|By Corey Bouchard
Court Documents obtained by WAGM, shine a further light on the recent bank robberies that took place in the County on Monday.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 8:34 AM EDT
|By Corey Bouchard and Vanessa Symonick
Kim Smith, the model featured in the segment, joined Corey Bouchard and Vanessa Symonick on WAGM THIS MORNING to teach a few poses and talk about the interesting art form.
Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 12:17 PM EDT
|By Corey Bouchard
According to the US Census Bureau , Maine has the fifth highest percentage of military service among the 50 states, but even Maine’s exceptional numbers weren’t enough to stop the challenges faced by the pandemic.
Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 12:01 PM EDT
|By Corey Bouchard
Tens-of-thousands of Mainers may soon lose their Mainecare coverage when eligibility requirements go back into effect next month.
Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 7:23 PM EST
|By Corey Bouchard
The Northern Maine Figure Skating Club is holding their Annual Musical On Ice Show Saturday March 11th at the Presque Isle Forum
Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 6:40 AM EST
|By Corey Bouchard
Television has come a long way since the days of analog broadcasting, with advancements in technology leading to an explosion in content and delivery methods. Newssource 8′s Corey Bouchard takes a look at the present and future of television in this week’s Follow-Up Friday
Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 6:36 AM EST
|By Corey Bouchard
Representative Austin Theriault talks about Aroostook Centre Mall, Expanding I-95 Into the St. John Valley
Updated: Mar. 2, 2023 at 6:13 PM EST
|By Corey Bouchard
Movie Theatres across the country are struggling to recover from the pandemic and rising costs, Now, Temple Cinema in Houlton is the latest theatre to announce their closure.
Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 5:16 PM EST
|By Corey Bouchard
47% of American Adults have had their personal information exposed by cyber criminals, according to the United States Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, or CISA. In this week's Follow-Up Friday, Newssource 8's Corey Bouchard takes a look at how cybersecurity threats have evolved since the late 90's.
Updated: Feb. 22, 2023 at 6:06 PM EST
|By Corey Bouchard
School Meals are generally considered healthy and have gone through many different changes over the years to make them even healthier, Still 92% of School Breakfasts and 62% of School Lunches fall outside current dietary guidelines for americans, according to the USDA, something schools are looking to change.
Updated: Feb. 22, 2023 at 3:15 AM EST
|By Corey Bouchard
Schools in Maine will now be reimbursed for school lunches served to students on remote learning days. Up until now, schools were required to pay for these meals out of their own pockets. Newssource 8′s Corey Bouchard explains what’s changed.
Updated: Feb. 22, 2023 at 3:03 AM EST
|By Corey Bouchard
A number of state ski meets are being held around Aroostook County This week with a majority happening in fort kent. This is drawing hundreds of people into the area.
Updated: Feb. 22, 2023 at 2:43 AM EST
|By Corey Bouchard
The past 21 years have seen the cellular phone industry go through an incredible transformation. As we saw in this week’s Throwback Thursday,
Updated: Feb. 16, 2023 at 10:16 AM EST
|By Corey Bouchard
Caribou Community School has launched an innovative program aimed at helping their older students develop leadership skills while also lending a hand to the youngest ones
Updated: Feb. 15, 2023 at 10:06 AM EST
|By Corey Bouchard
Several lucky valentines in the Houlton area received the gift of fuel from their Heating Oil supplier thanks to a program called Fuel Your Love
Updated: Feb. 13, 2023 at 7:55 AM EST
|By Corey Bouchard
A lot has changed in the last 41 years when it comes to civil emergency preparedness.
Updated: Feb. 10, 2023 at 7:08 AM EST
|By Corey Bouchard
The President of the Maine Community College system was in the County today, allowing students at Northern Maine Community College the opportunity to provide feedback about their college experience.
Updated: Feb. 10, 2023 at 7:02 AM EST
|By Corey Bouchard
Another effort is being made to revitalize the former Loring Air Force Base.
Updated: Feb. 10, 2023 at 6:58 AM EST
|By Corey Bouchard
It wasn’t a normal school day for 8th graders from Caribou, Fort Fairfield, and Woodland. Instead, they participated in a technology workshop called “M-L-T-I DAY”
Updated: Feb. 8, 2023 at 9:10 AM EST
|By Corey Bouchard
Electric Vehicle Fast Charging will soon be available through even the most northern points of the state
Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 10:16 AM EST
|By Corey Bouchard
All Traffic was stopped at Presque Isle International Airport for nearly 12 hours after a nationwide system outage at the FAA that grounded flights from coast to coast this morning. Newssource 8′s Corey Bouchard spoke to the Presque Isle Airport Manager to learn more about how it impacted the County.
Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 9:50 AM EST
|By Corey Bouchard
Veterans Benefits are expanding for those dealing with the side effects of toxic burn pits and other exposures. Newssource 8's Corey Bouchard has the story
Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 8:37 PM EST
|By Corey Bouchard
Despite some snow showers over the last couple of days, there isn’t a lot of snow on the ground right now, putting the start of the snowmobile season on hold.
Updated: Jan. 5, 2023 at 11:59 AM EST
|By Corey Bouchard
A children’s medication shortage is causing concern among parents and doctors across the U-S. Newssource8′s Corey Bouchard spoke with an area doctor about how this shortage is impacting the County and what some solutions are out there for parents
Updated: Jan. 5, 2023 at 11:33 AM EST
|By Corey Bouchard
A community health center is reopening after being closed for nearly 3 years
Updated: Dec. 7, 2022 at 7:18 PM EST
|By Corey Bouchard
The Bill was was struck down by the Maine Senate with a vote of 21-8
Updated: Dec. 5, 2022 at 5:04 PM EST
|By Corey Bouchard
"we’re talking anywhere from $400-$500 going out and that’s based on what we have for extra revenue coming in”
Updated: Nov. 29, 2022 at 10:03 AM EST
|By Corey Bouchard
The Thanksgiving holiday brought many families back together for in person gatherings, but it could have brought an unwelcome visitor as well, COVID-19.
Updated: Nov. 28, 2022 at 6:26 PM EST
|By Corey Bouchard
A couple of Santa’s reindeer made a stop in Caribou over the weekend. Newssource 8′s Corey Bouchard has the story.
Updated: Nov. 4, 2022 at 7:45 PM EDT
|By Corey Bouchard
The Final Gubernatorial Debate brought many claims from Governor Janet Mills, and Former Governor Paul Lepage about both their record and actions, as well as their opponents records and action.
Updated: Oct. 27, 2022 at 1:27 PM EDT
|By Corey Bouchard
Former Governor Paul LePage, Former Congressman Bruce Poloquin and local Republican candidates for the Maine Legislature held a rally in Mars Hill Tuesday.
Updated: Oct. 20, 2022 at 1:16 PM EDT
|By Corey Bouchard
Even though we have seen warmer temperatures recently, many people are trying to prepare for the coming colder weather. With higher prices, some may already be struggling to afford to fill their tanks. A Maine senator is working to help those people now
Updated: Oct. 6, 2022 at 11:35 AM EDT
|By Corey Bouchard
There are many questions revolving around homelessness in the County, including how many households experience homelessness, where they are from, and employment status. In this segment of " A PLACE TO CALL HOME," Corey Bouchard breaks down the data surrounding those questions
Updated: Oct. 5, 2022 at 9:44 AM EDT
|By Corey Bouchard
Recently we told you about Maine’s Homeless Hub initiative, which helps connect local stakeholders and helps those stakeholders provide services to people experiencing homelessness through the Built for Zero Model. In this segment of “A PLACE TO CALL HOME” Corey Bouchard takes a closer look at the Hub initiative and Built for Zero
Updated: Sep. 29, 2022 at 7:54 PM EDT
|By Corey Bouchard
As of this afternoon, The Emergency Rental Assistance Program has been paused. This could have a big impact on people relying on this program for shelter. Newssource 8′s Corey Bouchard has reaction to this decision.
Updated: Sep. 29, 2022 at 9:58 AM EDT
|By Corey Bouchard
Community Organizations coming together to help the homelessness crisis, that is the topic of today’s " A place to call home” Newssource 8′s Corey Bouchard takes a look at the Aroostook Homeless Stakeholders Group
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