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The Coronavirus has been difficult for Older Citizens. Many don’t feel comfortable leaving their homes to shop for groceries or to pick up prescriptions. Megan Cole found out what options are available for shut ins.

The coronavirus pandemic has impacted life as we know it...and it has created a surge in a serious problem...domestic violence.

aine Senator Susan Collins, the Chairman of the Housing Appropriations Subcommittee, announced that Maine has received a total of $4,339,566 in the second installment of funding to support affordable housing, reduce homelessness, and bolster COVID-19 prevention and response efforts throughout the state.

Cars lined up at the Aroostook Centre Mall for another Pineland Farms food drive.

Coronavirus has affected many in the community. To help lift spirits and spread joy, a local art therapist asked people to lend a hand… Megan Cole explains.

According to Norma Milton, the president of Halfway home pet rescue, they received a huge donation of food from The Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland and are giving some of the food to local police departments to help pet owners who need assistance.

Catholic Charities receives large shelf stable milk supply. Money used to purchase this milk raised through the Operation 24 Telethon.

Maine Senator Susan Collins, the Chairman of the Aging Committee, joined a bipartisan group of nearly 30 Senators in sending a letter to Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar. The letter urged him to ensure that as HHS sets guidelines for the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund (PHSSEF), they do not overlook the providers within nursing homes, skilled nursing centers, senior living communities, independent living, assisted living, memory care, and continuing care retirement communities who are caring for our nation’s seniors, as well as those with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

There will be a new ambulance provider for the towns of Mars Hill, Blaine and Bridgewater beginning Monday. Tom Dufton explains the change in service.

Members of a Fort Kent organization are hoping to spread a little hope throughout the community. Kathy McCarty spoke with the club's president about what they've done during this difficult time to brighten the days - and nights - for others.

Concerns over COVID 19 and self quarantining has caused some people to stock up on supplies. This has left many store shelves either low on items or empty. Megan Cole spoke with some local store owners on how their stores are doing with keeping their store shelves stocked.

Governor Janet Mills has declared the Easter Bunny and Toothy Fairy as essential workers.

Maine U.S. Senator Susan Collins, the Chairman of the Housing Appropriations Subcommittee, announced that five Maine tribal communities have been awarded a total of $1,337,985 through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) program.

The Coronavirus is effecting many businesses. Over the next few weeks we will be highlighting how several businesses are handling it. Many businesses have cutback hours or closed their doors as precautionary measures. One business is working on staying open safely, while serving the community during the pandemic. Stephen Durham has the story.

Volunteers gathered at the Military Street Baptist Church in Houlton over the weekend to deliver food to those in need. Megan Cole has the story.

With the new national recommendations of no more than 10 people gathered in one place, churches are making decisions on how to proceed.

Amero attended a summer program at the University of Chicago in 2019. She says it solidified her goal of going to college and studying biology. She shared her educational experience to show support for the legislation.

Operation 24 Telethon will raise money from residents and businesses in Aroostook County for Catholic Charities which supplies food to two dozen pantries in northern Maine

Thousands gathered in Fort Kent over the weekend to watch the annual Can Am sled dog competition. Dogs raced down the track and into the woods hoping to be number one in either the 30, 100, or 250 mile race. Megan Cole has more.

With changes in shopping trends and aggressive online competition how does the manager of the Presque Isle mall expect the local retail site to fare in the future?

The annual Can Am sled dog races were held over the weekend in Fort Kent and other destinations

Houlton Public Works Director explains how unpredictable weather conditions can stretch limited resources

The Maine Senate unanimously passed legislation that would allow locally ambulance services in the towns of Blaine, Bridgewater and Mars Hill.

It has been over a month since Presque Isle officials submitted their choice for essential air service provider to federal authorities but a decision from the U.S. Department of Transportation is forthcoming.

The Llimestone Snow Hawks snowmobile club hosted a Poker Run over the weekend and the good turnout is probably a good sign the event will become an annual affair.

During the telethon, 85 people signed up to donate blood this week at four blood drives in The County.

Sports Director Rene Cloukey caught up with a familiar face at this year's basketball tourney; someone who cheers equally for any player who hails from The County. Meet Joanie Sides of Sherman - One of high school hoop's Mega Fans.

WAGM's Rene Cloukey checks in with a couple of longtime bus drivers who've logged many miles over the years between The County and Bangor for the regional high school basketball tournament.

An interview with 80-year-old Southern Aroostook HS assistant boys basketball coach Phil Faulkner during annual Tournament in Bangor

The sleeves up telethon was a success! WAGM partnered with the American Red Cross, asking people to call in and to make an appointment to donate blood.