Meeting celebrities in airports can be fun...especially when they are willing to sign something for you. In todays segment with the Presque Isle Historical Society, we hear about "short snorters" and the celebrity who signed one in Presque Isle.
There have been several plane crashes in the County over the last 100 years. In fact, there are actually debris fields still in the county from some of these crashes. It’s the focus of this months topic with the Presque Isle Historical Society.
In less than a week, WAGM in partnership with Catholic Charities Maine and the United Way of Aroostook will be holding our annual Operation Hunger Telethon. This telethon raises money to help feed people all throughout the county.
As part of that celebration, WAGM will be airing a monthly segment featuring a person, place or thing connected to the history of Presque Isle. We begin with a focus on Edward Wiggin.
The pandemic hurt retail stores, as parts and supplies were limited. That includes the snowmobile industry. Tonight we have another story brought to us by the students at WOWL in Madawaska. Reporter Noah Deprey and cameraman Matt Beaulieu give us a look at post pandemic snow mobile sales.
From wassail to Christmas Carols to decorations and even a peppermint pig! It was the full Victorian Christmas Experience at the Vera Estey House over the weekend.
We bring you another story from our friends at WOWL in Madawaska. WOWL Reporter Thayne Leyrer and WOWL camera man Alexander Dretchen, spoke with the school resource officer to learn more about the main causes of vehicle accidents in the area.
A new wooden structure is being built at the Madawaska High School. Last spring, we brought you a few stories done by the students at WOWL out of Madawaska High School. We are renewing our partnership with them and will from time to time have a story done by those great students.
The annual Carroll McKenna Thanksgiving Ministry took place at Framework Church Thanksgiving day. How this event is not only special for the community who benefits from the food, but for the volunteers as well.
As we face the potential of near record breaking low temperatures overnight Wednesday night, many are still worrying about how they will afford to heat their homes. One program available to help is the HEAP program or Home Energy Assistance Program.
Thanksgiving travel is expected to be up this year, with New England expected to have the highest volume of travelers since Triple A started keep track in 2000.
Between inflation, high heating oil costs and high electricity, many are already concerned about the upcoming winter. Concerns are so high, calls are already coming into agencies like ACAP and United Way.
Between inflation at the grocery store and rising heating oil prices, many are unsure how they will get through the upcoming winter. WAGM, in partnership with ACAP and the United Way of Aroostook will hold our 6th annual Heating Telethon. The telethon will raise money for an emergency fund to help people struggling to heat their homes this winter.
The rain didn't stop people from turning out to the Bridge to Hope Breast Cancer Walk in Houlton Saturday. And there was a very special surprise for one of the walkers.
Smiles and excitement in Presque Isle on Saturday as children and adults learned more about the County's Public Safety organizations at the annual Public Safety Open House. And the aim of the day wasn't just fun, but also building relationships.
Between heating prices, inflation and rising interest rates, many are concerned about how they will make their money stretch far enough to cover expenses this winter. There are some things that can be done now to help prepare your finances for the difficult winter months.
As you know seniors in our local high schools are rapidly approaching graduation. Making decisions about a career can be a major challenge for them. Our friends at WOWL recently spoke to local staff and students to find out more about their plans.
Students at the University of Maine Fort Kent will now be able to bring a special friend to campus with them. The University has announced it is now a pet friendly campus.
A special story done by our friends at WOWL, Madawaska’s student supported local access television station. According to the birding website ebird.org over 3 million birds migrate daily through Maine during this time of year. Saturday, May 14, marked Cornell University’s 24-hour birding marathon to mark which birds will be passing through.
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