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.
State flags from all 50 states are being collected to honor 13 fallen American heroes who lost their lives in the August 26th attack in Kabul, Afghanistan last year.
As the war in Ukraine continues and many flee for their lives, some in the state of Maine, including here in the County, want to send some support. The Maine Realtor Association and the Maine Tourism Association have joined forces to send supplies of food and clothing to Ukrainian people.
Governor Janet Mills is proposing a change package to her supplemental budget that increases the amount of direct relief to Maine people in the face of inflation, strengthens Maine’s behavioral health system, bolsters housing initiatives to fight homelessness, and advances the State’s effort to support farmers impacted by PFAS, among other initiatives.
Catholic Charities Maine serves 28 food pantries throughout Aroostook County. As we have told you, WAGM in partnership with United Way of Arooostook and Catholic Charities Maine is raising money for our Operation Hunger Telethon. The money raised will be used by Catholic Charities to purchase food, which will then be distributed to those pantries.
Food insecurity happens when either you don't have enough money to purchase healthy food and/or you have to skip meals because you don't have enough money. It's an issue that sometimes can seem invisible, as pride can prevent people from letting others know they are struggling. But in fact, the issue of food insecurity is alive and well here in Aroostook County as the percentage of people facing it in the County is higher than the statewide average, especially among the County's youth.
Partnerships bring together entities for a common goal. On Thursday March 10th, WAGM, United Way of Aroostook and Catholic Charities will partner together to hold the 4th annual Operation Hunger Telethon. This partnership has helped raise thousands of dollars to help feed people in Aroostook County.
On Thursday March 10th, WAGM in partnership with United Way and Catholic Charities will hold our 4th annual Operation Hunger Telethon. The money raised from the telethon will go toward feeding people in the County.
It’s been about two years since the Covid 19 pandemic began. People have been impacted in many different ways and several resources have been made available. We begin a new series called A Path Forward...Lessons From the Pandemic. A program called the Community Care for Social Change Program, became available during the pandemic to assist people who have to quarantine or isolate in their homes.
The temperatures outside have been below zero for several days. The colder temperatures raise many concerns for first responders and those working with the aging population. Police Departments have been stressing the importance of checking on your older neighbors.
Betty White's legacy is living on. Monday January 17th would have been White's 100th birthday. To honor the animal activist, the Betty White Challenge was started.
Today was the first day of school for the Central Aroostook High School. News Source 8’s Tom Dufton was there and found out what a typical day at school during the COVID-19 pandemic looks like.
175 Aroostook County families participated in the Maine Recreation and Park Association Backyard Campout over the weekend. Megan Cole spoke with a couple of families to see what their experience was like.
An independent commission is going to review the performance of Maine’s nursing homes during the pandemic. A commission of 25 experts from across the country, including one from Maine’s veterans’ homes is launching the review as part of a federal effort to analyze nursing homes' response to the coronavirus outbreak.
Veteran monuments at the Fort Kent public library and Paradis shop and save got some much needed cleaning over the weekend. Here's Megan Cole with the story.
Dozens of people gathered at the Houlton Information Center over the weekend to rally for Black Lives Matter. Megan Cole spoke with an organizer on how important it is for people to be aware of this.
It is with heavy hearts to inform our students and staff of the loss of Kacie Haney to a tragic car accident on Friday night. School counselors from RSU 39 and surrounding schools systems will be available for students, families, and staff from 1:00 pm - 5:00 PM today. School counselors will be available through the coming week to help students process this great loss to Caribou High School.
Yesterday morning, we looked at the legalities of the George Floyd police brutality case that has sparked worldwide protests. Now in part 2, I report on if these demonstrations can bridge the racial divide in this country and heal a history of pain.
Camping is a time where people can get away and enjoy the outdoors. Camp sites and campgrounds were allowed to open as of June 1st. Megan Cole spoke with the manager of Aroostook State Park about the precautions they are taking with campers.
The Presque Isle Farmers Market opened this weekend. Megan Cole browsed the market to see what precautions they’re taking amid the coronavirus pandemic.
With students learning from home, many teachers have had to get creative. Including one local art teacher who wanted her students to use their art homework to reach out to members of their community.
Another event has been cancelled due to Covid-19. Via their facebook page, the Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce of Commerce says quote "After careful consideration of the health and safety of everyone involved in our festival– our pilots, sponsors, volunteers, vendors and of course the larger community – we have made the difficult decision to cancel the Crown of Maine Balloon Fest, scheduled for August 27-30, 2020.
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.
