Isaac Potter
Multimedia Journalist
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Isaac is an Aroostook County resident, born and raised in Houlton, Maine. He has always been passionate about writing, telling stories, and sports. He will be graduating from Husson University in the fall of 2022 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mass Communications concentrating in Sports Journalism.
At Husson, Isaac spent time working for the Husson University Sports Information Department, working and doing play-by-play for many Husson sports games on the Husson Eagles Sports Network, and the college radio station, WHSN. He has also done play-by-play for high school sports games on WHOU, and color commentating for UMaine Men's Hockey and baseball. His work has been featured on ESPN+, College Sports Live, and the NFHS Network.
In his free time, Isaac enjoys working out, hiking, and spending time with family and friends. Feel free to say hi to him if you see him out in the public!
Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 10:03 AM EDT
|By Isaac Potter
Ben Ezzy is a former Caribou High school student who is currently the University of Miami’s TV Program Coordinator.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 10:46 AM EDT
|By Isaac Potter
ACAP held a Sledgehammer Swinging event to mark the start of construction on a first of its kind Supportive Housing Facility in Aroostook County.
Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 3:19 PM EDT
|By Isaac Potter
New changes will be coming for University of Maine at Presque Isle students. The University of Maine system will no longer be requiring the COVID-19 vaccinations for students and employees.
Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 11:20 AM EDT
|By Isaac Potter
It was a beautiful day in Easton at the Ski Plane Fly-In event on Saturday.
Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 11:03 AM EDT
|By Isaac Potter
Snow sledders, Families, and Friends gathered at Lakeview Restaurant on Saturday for the annual Angel Snow Fest.
Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 10:35 AM EST
|By Isaac Potter
The community came together in Fort Kent today as The University of Maine at Fort Kent held their annual “Sucrerie” event today.
Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 12:26 PM EST
|By Isaac Potter
The Housing Market is getting ready for a busy Spring in Aroostook County.
Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 11:08 AM EST
|By Isaac Potter
Snow Sledders from all around the state were up in Aroostook County this weekend for the first ever Snow Bowl.
Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 10:50 AM EST
|By Isaac Potter
Main Street was filled on Saturday as many in the surrounding community came together to enjoy watching the annual Can-Am Crown International Sled Dog race in Fort Kent.
Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 10:30 AM EST
|By Isaac Potter
Changes may be on the way at the Presque Isle International Airport.
Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 2:09 PM EST
|By Isaac Potter
After a three year hiatus due to the pandemic, A.R. Gould’s Aroostook Career Exploration program has returned for students interested in going into the medical field.
Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 10:26 AM EST
|By Isaac Potter
Easton High School will soon have a newly renovated gymnasium floor thanks to two local companies.
Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 10:37 AM EST
|By Isaac Potter
Many were out hitting the trails on Sunday for the annual Linneus Sno Sports Poker Run.
Updated: Feb. 26, 2023 at 10:54 AM EST
|By Isaac Potter
Tax season can be a stressful time for many. The United Way of Aroostook is helping people complete their taxes to take some of the stress off.
Updated: Feb. 23, 2023 at 5:18 PM EST
|By Isaac Potter
This week is a busy week for snowmobilers around Aroostook County as it is February break. But with more traffic on the trails, safety is vital.
Updated: Feb. 21, 2023 at 10:46 AM EST
|By Isaac Potter
The World Pond Hockey Championships made its return this past weekend after a two year hiatus.
Updated: Feb. 16, 2023 at 10:30 AM EST
|By Isaac Potter
Cary Medical Center recently installed a new Computed Technology scanner.
Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 at 3:31 PM EST
|By Isaac Potter
An Aroostook County native recently played a role in the movie called Miracle at Manchester.
Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 at 2:01 PM EST
|By Isaac Potter
An On Premise Responsible Beverage Server Training class was held in Presque Isle for local bars and restaurants. News Source 8's Isaac Potter has the story.
Updated: Feb. 9, 2023 at 8:14 PM EST
|By Isaac Potter
A local trucking company in Aroostook County recently won an award for the safest motor carrier in Maine.
Updated: Feb. 9, 2023 at 11:12 AM EST
|By Isaac Potter
Maine community colleges will no longer require the COVID-19 vaccine for on-campus students.
Updated: Feb. 8, 2023 at 4:46 PM EST
|By Isaac Potter
Back in 2012, Nathan Nipula was going for a walk on his property when he found a unusual discovery.
Updated: Feb. 8, 2023 at 9:49 AM EST
|By Isaac Potter
Staying safe on the roads is important for everyone, including trucking companies.
Updated: Feb. 7, 2023 at 1:27 PM EST
|By Isaac Potter
The cold temperatures didn’t stop the town of Houlton getting together for the annual Moosestompers event.
Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 3:00 PM EST
|By Isaac Potter
It might have been a little later this winter season, but the snow has certainly arrived. Leaving communities the task of moving that snow.
Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 2:42 PM EST
|By Isaac Potter
It was a busy weekend at the Fort Kent Outdoor Center.
Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 5:42 PM EST
|By Isaac Potter
The Danforth Livable Communities Center is a community center that focuses on Senior citizens. The Center opened in 2018, when the town of Danforth became an age-friendly community.
Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 5:22 PM EST
|By Isaac Potter
Many fishers from around the state of Maine and some parts of Canada took part in the annual Long Lake Ice Fishing Derby in St. Agatha.
Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 5:28 PM EST
|By Isaac Potter
It was cold out on Sunday in Presque Isle, but it didn’t stop many people from taking part in the lineup for Life event.
Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 11:20 AM EST
|By Isaac Potter
Lots of fun and excitement Wednesday at Gentile Hall at the University of Maine at Presque Isle as the Aroostook County Special Olympics basketball skills event was held.
Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 10:41 AM EST
|By Isaac Potter
Severely Disabled veterans could receive assistance to get special adaptive equipment for their motor vehicle.
Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 1:46 PM EST
|By Isaac Potter
This week is International Snowmobile Safety week, and what better way to kick off the week than learning about snowmobile and ATV safety in the County.
Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 10:39 AM EST
|By Isaac Potter
The festival is a program where lots of middle schoolers and high schoolers from around Aroostook County with a love of music, come together to play music in a concert.
Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 11:07 AM EST
|By Isaac Potter
Community colleges around the state of Maine have completed the first semester where students could take advantage of the Free College initiative.
Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 4:15 PM EST
|By Isaac Potter
Many gathered at the Caribou Performing Arts Center for a benefit concert by the band Star City Syndicate.
Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 1:58 PM EST
|By Isaac Potter
Cars were lined up at the Military Street Baptist Church in Houlton to receive food bags.
Updated: Jan. 7, 2023 at 1:06 PM EST
|By Isaac Potter
The Aroostook County Jail has scored 100 percent on its biennial inspection. Sheriff Shawn Gillen says this accomplishment is quite a feat, especially considering the jail has been around since 1889.
Updated: Jan. 5, 2023 at 4:59 PM EST
|By Isaac Potter
It’s been a year since the Southern Aroostook EMS started its service. The Southern Aroostook Emergency Medical Service provides ambulance service to the ten communities that surround the town of Houlton.
Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 12:31 PM EST
|By Isaac Potter
Winter can be a dangerous time for emergency vehicles who are stopped on the side of the road.
Updated: Jan. 3, 2023 at 10:53 AM EST
|By Isaac Potter
Many people from the Fort Fairfield Snow Mobile Club were cleaning up the trails as they getting ready for the snow sledding season.
Updated: Dec. 29, 2022 at 5:00 PM EST
|By Isaac Potter
The Christmas season is a major fundraising time for the Salvation Army.
Updated: Dec. 28, 2022 at 1:46 PM EST
|By Isaac Potter
Skiers and snowboarders gathered at Big Rock Mountain to enjoy the slopes on opening day of the new ski season. Aaron Damon, the Assistant General manager at Big Rock Mountain says there was a lot of excitement in the air for the big opening day.
Updated: Dec. 22, 2022 at 10:32 AM EST
|By Isaac Potter
Christmas is almost here, and for many, this season is all about finding ways to give back to the community. For this week's Aroostook Community Matters, we take a look at the Community Cupboard program.
Updated: Dec. 10, 2022 at 8:54 PM EST
|By Isaac Potter
People helping people is a common theme in Aroostook County.The County Cares organization is one group looking to make an impact. On this week's Aroostook Community Matters Isaac Potter finds out more about the organization.
Updated: Dec. 2, 2022 at 9:52 AM EST
|By Isaac Potter
Senior homeowners looking for help to upgrade and stay in their homes now have a new option for help. For this week’s Aroostook Community Matters, we take a look at ACAP’s Community Aging in Place program.
Updated: Nov. 25, 2022 at 12:07 PM EST
|By Isaac Potter
Operation Christmas Child collection is wrapping up in the County. Last week was Collection Week for Samaritan Purse’s Operation Christmas Child. For this week’s Aroostook Community Matters, we take a look at a church in the County participating in Operation Christmas Child.
Updated: Nov. 11, 2022 at 11:04 PM EST
|By Isaac Potter
Finding a dental home for your child can be difficult. In this week’s Aroostook Community Matters, News Source 8′s Isaac Potter speaks with ACAP on ways they are bringing the dental home to the child.
Updated: Nov. 4, 2022 at 9:45 AM EDT
|By Isaac Potter
A Madawaska family recently opened a new thrift store in Frenchville to commemorate the life of their daughter and to help the community. In this week’s Aroostook Community Matters, WAGM reporter Isaac Potter takes a look at Jenna’s Helping Hands.
Updated: Oct. 31, 2022 at 10:02 AM EDT
|By Isaac Potter
The Bridge To Hope Breast Cancer Awareness walk was held a few weekends ago in Houlton, and raised a lot of money to help the community. In this week’s Aroostook Community Matters, News Source 8′s Isaac Potter caught up with Bridge to Hope on how they help those in need.
Updated: Oct. 26, 2022 at 1:11 PM EDT
|By Isaac Potter
Open enrollment is now underway. In this week's Aroostook Community Matters, New Source's 8 Isaac Potter catches up with the Aroostook Agency on Aging to find out more about signing up.
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