Rene Cloukey

Assistant News Director/ Sports Director
WAGM
Rene Cloukey

Rene has been a lifelong sports fan and this is his dream job. Cloukey grew up wanting to the voice of the Boston Red Sox, but instead he has has been reporting on local sports for the past 36 years. He has been to thousands of High School and College sporting events around Aroostook County and Western New Brunswick for over 3 and a half decades. He has been named the Maine Sportscaster of the Year on five different occasions. Cloukey has also received several Maine Association of Broadcaster Awards for his sportscast and feature stories. Rene also has a passion for Special Olympics serving on the Aroostook Area Management Team. He also has run a golf tournament to benefit Aroostook Special Olympics for the past 31 years. He is always looking for local sports to cover and to tell the story of the Student-Athletes.

Affiliations
  • National Sportscaster and Sports Writers Association
    • Awards
  • 5 time winner Maine Sportscaster of the year
  • Inducted into Maine Sports Legends Hall of Honors
  • Special Olympics Heroes Award

    • Sports

    Here are the names of the Butch Shaw Award winners

    Butch Shaw award winners announced

    Updated: Nov. 28, 2023 at 4:21 PM EST
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    By Rene Cloukey
    Butch Shaw award winners announced

    Sports

    Bradly and Josh Nadeau of St Francois du Madawaska, New Brunswick are playing college hockey...

    Bradly and Josh Nadeau talk about playing college hockey close to their home.

    Updated: Nov. 28, 2023 at 2:12 PM EST
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    By Rene Cloukey
    Bradly and Josh Nadeau are skating for the University of Maine hockey team.

    Sports

    Basketball tip-off tournaments are beneficial as teams prepare for the start of the season.

    Tip-off tournaments prepare teams for start of the season.

    Updated: Nov. 28, 2023 at 1:53 PM EST
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    By Rene Cloukey
    Tip-off tournaments are a chance for teams to bond and to play some early games.

    News

    Burger Boy in Caribou served over 500 Thanksgiving Dinners as a way of giving back to the...

    Caribou Businessman supplies Thanksgiving meals

    Updated: Nov. 24, 2023 at 10:54 AM EST
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    By Rene Cloukey
    Burger Boy in Caribou served over 500 Thanksgiving meals.

    Sports

    The first year of Small sided soccer in Maine was successful. The 8 v 8 format allowed more...

    First season of 8 person soccer is successful

    Updated: Nov. 24, 2023 at 10:33 AM EST
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    By Rene Cloukey
    First year of small sided soccer game more teams a chance to compete.

    Sports

    Fort Kent will host the MPA Class B North Regional Wrestling Championship for the first time...

    Fort Kent will host Regional Wrestling Championship for first time in over 3 decades

    Updated: Nov. 22, 2023 at 10:07 AM EST
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    By Rene Cloukey
    Fort Kent will host 'Regional Wrestling Championship in February.

    Sports

    Van Buren Hall of Fame will induct new members in 2024.

    Van Buren High School Hall of Fame Inductees are announced

    Updated: Nov. 20, 2023 at 12:34 PM EST
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    By Rene Cloukey
    Van Buren names the Hall of Fame Inductees for 2024

    Sports

    The LTC announced the All Conference and All Academic Award winners.

    LTC Names All Conference and All Academic award winners

    Updated: Nov. 20, 2023 at 10:35 AM EST
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    By Rene Cloukey
    LTC post season awards announced

    Sports

    5 Junior Basketball Officials are working middle school basketball games this winter.

    Junior Officials in the County working Middle School Basketball Games

    Updated: Nov. 17, 2023 at 1:51 PM EST
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    By Rene Cloukey
    Junior Officials work Middle School Basketball Games.

    Sports

    UMPI President Ray Rice has been appointed to the NCAA Division III Presidents Council.

    UMPI President Ray Rice appointed to NCAA Division III Presidents Council

    Updated: Nov. 16, 2023 at 10:42 AM EST
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    By Rene Cloukey
    UMPI President Ray Rice appointed to NCAA Division III Presidents Council

    Sports

    Former UMPI baseball player Oz Sailors will play in a Women's Baseball Tournament that pays...

    Former UMPI Baseball Player Oz Sailors will play in tournament honoring The All American Girls Baseball League of the 1940′s and 50′s

    Updated: Nov. 15, 2023 at 12:56 PM EST
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    By Rene Cloukey
    Former UMPI baseball player Oz Sailors puts a baseball uniform on again this weekend.

    Sports

    The University of Maine Fort Kent volleyball team captured the USCAA National Championship on...

    UMFK volleyball claims USCAA National Championshp

    Updated: Nov. 14, 2023 at 5:18 PM EST
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    By Rene Cloukey
    UMFK wins USCAA Title

    Sports

    Houlton/GHCA Junior Teanne Ewings had a second place finish at the New England Cross Country...

    Teanne Ewings’ reaction to finishing second at New England Championship.

    Updated: Nov. 14, 2023 at 4:49 PM EST
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    By Rene Cloukey
    Houlton/GHCA Junior Teanne Ewings had the best finish by a County runner at the New England Cross Country Championship since the 1930's.

    Sports

    The Penobscot Valley Conference has announced the All Conference and Academic awards for Cross...

    PVC All Conference and Academic Awards for Cross Country

    Updated: Nov. 14, 2023 at 10:25 AM EST
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    By Rene Cloukey
    The PVC has announced the names of the student athletes recognized for their success on the Cross Country trails.

    Sports

    The Fort Kent Warriors captured their first Regional Soccer title since 2019.

    Fort Kent Warriors excited to play for State Soccer Title

    Updated: Nov. 13, 2023 at 10:35 AM EST
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    By Rene Cloukey
    Fort Kent Warriors talk about capturing Regional Soccer Crown.

    Sports

    The Easton Bears will play for their first State Title on Saturday at Messalonskee High School.

    Easton Bears prepare for State Class D Soccer Championship Game

    Updated: Nov. 10, 2023 at 10:14 AM EST
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    By Rene Cloukey
    The Easton Bears are looking for their first State Soccer Championship.

    Sports

    Teanne Ewings and Natalie Johnson will compete in the New England Cross Country Championships...

    Ewings and Johnson prepare for New England Cross Country Championships

    Updated: Nov. 9, 2023 at 10:12 AM EST
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    By Rene Cloukey
    Houlton/GHCA runners Teanne Ewings and Natalie Johnson will compete in the New England Cross Country Championships on Saturday.

    Sports

    The Penobscot Valley Conference has named All Conference and All Academic team members for...

    PVC announces All Conference and All Academic Soccer award winners.

    Updated: Nov. 8, 2023 at 9:38 AM EST
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    By Rene Cloukey
    The PVC has announced All Conference and Academic award winners for soccer.

    Sports

    The All Aroostook selections in the fall sports have announced.

    Aroostook League Fall All Stars Announced

    Updated: Nov. 7, 2023 at 12:40 PM EST
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    By Rene Cloukey
    Aroostook League All Stars announced

    Sports

    Van Buren's Addion Davis talks about winning tate award

    Addion Davis Maine High School Heisman Winner

    Updated: Nov. 7, 2023 at 12:28 PM EST
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    By Rene Cloukey
    Addion Davis talks about winning State award

    Sports

    The Caribou Boys and Girls and Washburn Boys Cross Country teams joined Houlton/GHCA in the...

    Washburn and Caribou Cross Country Teams compete in State meet.

    Updated: Nov. 6, 2023 at 12:38 PM EST
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    By Rene Cloukey
    Washburn boys and Caribou boys and girls cross country teams qualified for the State Championship.

    Sports

    The Maine Soccer Coaches Association has announced the names of the Regoinal All Stars

    Maine Soccer Coaches Association names Regional All Stars

    Updated: Nov. 3, 2023 at 1:08 PM EDT
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    By Rene Cloukey
    Maine Soccer Coaches names Regional All Star Teams

    Sports

    The Houlton/GHCA Girls Cross Country Team is expected to battle for the State Championship on...

    Houlton/GHCA Cross Country teams ready for State Championships

    Updated: Nov. 1, 2023 at 6:07 PM EDT
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    By Rene Cloukey
    Houlton/GHCA Girls Cross Country Team expected to battle for State Championship.

    Sports

    Chris Smith was UMPI Cross Country Coach for 37 years.

    Chris Smith talks about 37 years as UMPI Cross Country Coach

    Updated: Oct. 31, 2023 at 1:57 PM EDT
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    By Rene Cloukey
    Chris Smith retiring after 37 years as UMPI cross country coach.

    Sports

    Coaches talk about heading into the playoffs as the top seeds.

    County Coaches talk about heading into playoffs as top seeds

    Updated: Oct. 24, 2023 at 12:41 PM EDT
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    By Rene Cloukey
    County Coaches talk about heading into playoffs as top seeds.

    Sports

    Easton Senior Owen Sweeney is the all time leading goal scorer in boys soccer in the State of...

    Owen Sweeney talks about his soccer career

    Updated: Oct. 19, 2023 at 10:33 AM EDT
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    By Rene Cloukey
    Owen Sweeney became the all time goal scoring leader for boys soccer in the State of Maine. He talks about his career and his success.

    Sports

    Easton Senior Owen Sweeney set a new scoring record.

    Owen Sweeney sets new State goal scoring record

    Updated: Oct. 17, 2023 at 12:43 PM EDT
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    By Rene Cloukey
    Owen Sweeney sets new goal scoring record.

    Sports

    Fort Kent Senior Kaden Theriault wins the State Golf title at Natanis

    Kaden Theriault talks about winning Class C Golf Championship

    Updated: Oct. 11, 2023 at 8:18 PM EDT
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    By Rene Cloukey
    Kaden Theriault talks about winning State Golf Title

    Sports

    The Presque Isle Wildcats claim the school's first State Team Golf Championship.

    Wildcats talk about winning the Class B State Golf Title

    Updated: Oct. 9, 2023 at 7:13 PM EDT
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    By Rene Cloukey
    Presque Isle talks about winning school's first State Team Golf Championship.

    Sports

    Three County teams will compete in the Class C Golf Championship.

    Class C State Golf Championship moved to Monday. Three County teams anxious to compete

    Updated: Oct. 6, 2023 at 10:04 AM EDT
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    By Rene Cloukey
    Three County teams are ready to compete for the Class C Golf Championship.

    Sports

    The Presque Isle Wildcats and Caribou Vikings will both travel to Vassalboro for the Class B...

    Presque Isle and Caribou golf teams ready for State Championships.

    Updated: Oct. 5, 2023 at 2:21 PM EDT
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    By Rene Cloukey
    Presque Isle and Caribou golf teams play for State Golf Championship on Friday.

    Sports

    High School Juniors and Seniors can now take a basketball officiating class and possibly work...

    High School students can now take Jr Basketball Officiating Classes

    Updated: Oct. 3, 2023 at 8:14 PM EDT
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    By Rene Cloukey
    Junior basketball officiating class

    Sports

    Houlton/GHCA is ready to race in the largest race of the year.

    Houlton/GHCA prepares for Festival of Champions

    Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 7:53 PM EDT
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    By Rene Cloukey
    Houlton/GHCA is expected to contend for the Class C Cross Country Championship. They race in the Festival of Champions tomorrow.

    Sports

    Steve Perreault cocahed his final home game in Caribou. Perreault is retiring after 41 years...

    Steve Perreault hangs up whistle after 41 years coaching Middle School soccer

    Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 8:24 PM EDT
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    By Rene Cloukey
    Steve Perreault spent 41 years on the soccer sidelines.

    Sports

    Presque Isle Coach Ralph Michaud joined an elite club when he won his 300th career game recently.

    Ralph Michaud joins the 300 win club

    Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 6:50 PM EDT
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    By Rene Cloukey
    Presque Isle Coach Ralph Michaud joined an elite club when he registered his 300th career coaching win.

    Sports

    Easton Coach Ryan Shaw registered his 200th career victory.

    Ryan Shaw reaches coaching milestone

    Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 6:54 PM EDT
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    By Rene Cloukey
    Ryan Shaw reaches career milestone

    Sports

    Over 150 youngsters competed in the annual Labor Day tradition.

    Over 150 youngsters compete in annual Labor Day kids races.

    Updated: Sep. 5, 2023 at 10:06 AM EDT
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    By Rene Cloukey
    Caribou Cross Country team organizes Viking Fun Run

    Sports

    Over 150 youngsters competed in the annual Viking Fun Run in Caribou

    Aroostook Savings and Loan Kids Run results

    Updated: Sep. 4, 2023 at 1:37 PM EDT
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    By Rene Cloukey
    Over 150 youngers competed in the annual Labor Day kids run in Caribou.

    Sports

    A veteran coach talks about small sided soccer.

    Veteran Coach Steve Lapierre talks about coaching small sided soccer team

    Updated: Aug. 25, 2023 at 9:20 PM EDT
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    By Rene Cloukey
    A veteran coach talks about 8 versus 8 soccer

    Sports

    Austin Theriault and his crew have been busy as they prepare for Sunday's race.

    Austin Theriault prepares for Sunday’s Oxford 250

    Updated: Aug. 24, 2023 at 7:10 PM EDT
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    By Rene Cloukey
    Austin Theriault is preparing for Sunday's Oxford 250.

    Sports

    The Grasshoppers will play five games this year.

    Grasshoppers season is underway.

    Updated: Aug. 24, 2023 at 1:18 PM EDT
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    By Rene Cloukey
    Grasshoppers season is underway.

    Sports

    Gary Currier shoes us several different types of horseshoes.

    Learning about differernt types of horseshoes

    Updated: Aug. 23, 2023 at 11:25 AM EDT
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    By Rene Cloukey
    Gary Currier talks about different types of horseshoes.

    Sports

    Oxbow's Gary Currier won his fourth State Horseshoe Championship and was then inducted into...

    Gary Currier inducted into Maine Horseshoe Hall of Fame

    Updated: Aug. 23, 2023 at 9:58 AM EDT
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    By Rene Cloukey
    Gary Currier inducted into Maine Horseshoe Hall of Fame.

    Sports

    Washburn's Ron Ericson spent almost 50 years in education.

    Ron Ericson talks his career in coaching and athletics

    Updated: Aug. 22, 2023 at 10:19 AM EDT
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    By Rene Cloukey
    Ron Ericson talks about his career in coaching and athletics.

    Sports

    Larry Gardner reacts to his selection into the Maine Basketball Hall of Fame

    Maine Basketball of Fame Inductee Larry Gardner talks about his induction

    Updated: Aug. 18, 2023 at 7:44 PM EDT
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    By Rene Cloukey
    Larry Gardner talks about induction into Maine Basketball Hall of Fame

    Sports

    Steve Doody is the Mobile Marketing Manager with a NASCAR team.

    NASCAR fan Steve Doody staying close to the sport he loves.

    Updated: Aug. 17, 2023 at 7:21 PM EDT
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    By Rene Cloukey
    Steve Doody is staying close to the sport he loves.

    News

    Rene Cloukey has part 4 of his travel diary on a two week trip to Alaska.

    Alaska Memories: Rene Cloukey’s Travel Diary Part 4.

    Updated: Aug. 17, 2023 at 6:21 PM EDT
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    By Rene Cloukey
    Rene Cloukey has more on his travel diary on a 2 week trip to Alaska.

    News

    Rene Cloukey and 15 WAGM Viewers traveled to Alaska. Here is his travel diary

    Alaska Memories: Rene Cloukey’s Travel Diary Part 3

    Updated: Aug. 16, 2023 at 6:21 PM EDT
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    By Rene Cloukey
    Here is part 3 of Rene Cloukey's Travel Diaries.

    News

    Rene Cloukey and 15 WAGM Viewers traveled to Alaska. Here is his travel diary

    Alaska Memories: Rene Cloukey’s Travel Diary Part 2

    Updated: Aug. 16, 2023 at 6:03 PM EDT
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    By Rene Cloukey
    Here is part two of the Alaska Travel Diary.

    News

    Rene Cloukey and 15 WAGM Viewers traveled to Alaska. Here is his travel diary

    Alaska Memories: Rene Cloukey’s Travel Diary

    Updated: Aug. 16, 2023 at 5:38 PM EDT
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    By Rene Cloukey
    15 WAGM Viewers joined Rene Cloukey on a tour of Alaska. Here is part one of Rene's Travel Diary.

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