Rhian Lowndes
Multimedia Journalist
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Rhian Lowndes is a 2021 graduate of Boston University and a multi-media journalist at WAGM. She is from Pennsylvania, and covered local news with The Reporter in Lansdale before moving to Massachusetts and writing for The Dig in Boston. She kept moving north until she reached Presque Isle and joined the WAGM team in January 2021.
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UPDATE: Police were able to locate the individual and confirm he was a bird hunter
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Agri-students learn about GPS and other tech advancements
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A Fort Fairfield man died of an overdose on Friday after attempts to resuscitate him
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The committee hopes to bring the commercial community back to the riverside
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Aroostook County nearly doubles the Maine average for public preschool enrollment
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Farm stands promise local produce
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The foundation distributes grants to non-profits around Maine
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Maine law requires yearly adjustments to the minimum wage based on the cost of living in the Northeast
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The museum displays the Winslow's family history and preserves Mapleton's past
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Buckwheat thrives in the County, and locals know what to do with it: make ployes
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Cars stolen in Portage and Fort Kent relate to a trend of vehicle thefts over the summer
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They hope to address the lack of housing in Aroostook County
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The offender reached speeds of 100 mph
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A growing number of cases are in people younger than 20
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You can find thousands of fungi and herbs in Maine...just be sure they're safe to use!
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Harvest Break poses different issues and benefits for farmers, kids, and parents
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It was the first rally against the mandate in the County following multiple protests
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Superintendent Doak says childcare is fundamental to building the community
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NMMC's COO says the unit saw an increase in children presenting symptoms of mental health conditions
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The Tour de la Vallee raises money for the Edgar J Paradis cancer fund
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Deklan Flewelling has become a familiar face in police departments all around the country
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The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change said we have a small window to make change
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UPDATE: Rifle has been recovered and subject involved in incident over the weekend has been arrested
Police say there is no ongoing threat to the public at this time
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How to grow and pick raspberries now that the season has begun
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They are still putting together a plan for faculty and staff
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Their father's family has been in Monticello for over 180 years
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Fern Desjardins served as an educator in Northern Aroostook for 43 years
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Applications are due October 15
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The go bags equip kids and teens with entertainment and necessities
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This week's County Agricultural Report
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Businesses who use packaging will now help pay for recycling systems
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No one was injured and the student passengers were transported safely
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Club leader emphasized the importance of the relationship
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Vaccinated US residents will not need to complete a 14-day quarantine
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Senator Jim Dill, chair of the Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Committee, attended
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Here's how to check if any of it belongs to you
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Martin hopes to prove that organic compost is superior to chemical fertilizers
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The deadline to unenroll for next month's advance is July 15
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Papa and Mama Kelly's Allagash Museum preserves tools, toys, and memories.