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Short-Snorter

Short-snorters...The Presque Isle Historical Society

Updated: Apr. 27, 2023 at 1:04 PM EDT
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By WAGM News
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.

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PI Historical Society

Presque Isle Historical Society: Plane Crashes in the County

Updated: Mar. 31, 2023 at 6:58 PM EDT
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By WAGM News
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.

Operation Hunger Telethon

Operation Hunger

Operation Hunger: Those in need are our friends and neighbors

Updated: Mar. 31, 2023 at 3:13 PM EDT
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By WAGM News
The telethon money will go toward helping people right here in Aroostook County.

Operation Hunger Telethon

Operation Hunger

Operation Hunger: Inflation impacts Catholic Charities

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 2:14 PM EDT
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By WAGM News
Inflation has stretched everyone's finances further than in the past. Many are having to choose between things like food, heat or medications.

Operation Hunger Telethon

Operation Hunger Partnerships

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 5:34 PM EDT
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By WAGM News
Thursday, WAGM in partnership with Catholic Charities and the United Way will be holding a telethon to raise money to feed people in Aroostook County.

Operation Hunger Telethon

Operation Hunger 2023 Telethon

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 6:54 PM EDT
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By WAGM News
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.

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Presque Isle Historical Society celebrates 60th anniversary.

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 12:50 PM EST
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By WAGM News
The Presque Isle Historical Society is celebrating 60 years!

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Edward Wiggin, Presque Isle Historical Society 60th Anniversary

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 12:36 PM EST
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By WAGM News
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.

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Aroostook Aspirations says new scholarship fund coming to the County

Updated: Dec. 19, 2022 at 5:20 PM EST
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By WAGM News
A new scholarship fund is expected to be available in the County soon for area youth.

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WOWL Snowmobile Sales

Updated: Dec. 16, 2022 at 7:47 PM EST
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By WAGM News
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.
8 Day Forecast
8 Day Forecast

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Holiday Fest a Success in Fort Fairfield

Updated: Dec. 12, 2022 at 1:29 PM EST
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By WAGM News
The weather outside was frightful Sunday, but the community spirit was delightful in Fort Fairfield for the towns first Holiday Fest.

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More than 800 people ride the Wintergreen Express

Updated: Dec. 12, 2022 at 1:11 PM EST
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By WAGM News
More than 800 children and parents boarded the Wintergreen Express to visit the North Pole over the weekend.

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Wintergreen Express

Updated: Dec. 12, 2022 at 12:59 PM EST
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By WAGM News
Santa Claus took time out of his busy schedule for a couple of events around the County this weekend. One was the Wintergreen Express.

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Fort Fairfield Holiday Fest

Updated: Dec. 12, 2022 at 12:40 PM EST
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By WAGM News
Cold temperatures didn’t stop the community from gathering on the streets of Fort Fairfield to celebrate the holiday season.

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Victorian Christmas at the Vera Estey House

Updated: Dec. 12, 2022 at 12:30 PM EST
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By WAGM News
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.

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A look at the statistics on vehicle accidents in Madawaska

Updated: Dec. 10, 2022 at 2:39 PM EST
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By WAGM News
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.

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New structure at Madawaska High School

Updated: Dec. 2, 2022 at 7:05 PM EST
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By WAGM News
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.

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Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce Holiday Light Parade Postponed to Sunday

Updated: Nov. 30, 2022 at 3:40 PM EST
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By WAGM News
Due to weather, the Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce Holiday Light Parade has been postponed.

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Two people die in multi-vehicle accident in Westfield

Updated: Nov. 28, 2022 at 5:12 PM EST
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By WAGM News
The Maine State Police is currently investigating a multiple vehicle crash on US Highway 1, Westfield.

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Carroll McKenna Thanksgiving

Updated: Nov. 28, 2022 at 3:05 PM EST
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By WAGM News
More than 450 people were fed Thanksgiving day through the Carroll McKenna Thanksgiving meal event at Framework Church.

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County Cares feeds more than 150 people

Updated: Nov. 28, 2022 at 3:03 PM EST
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By WAGM News
More than 150 people in Presque Isle enjoyed a Thanksgiving meal thanks to County Cares and Freedom Church volunteers

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Carroll McKenna Thanksgiving event feeds more than 450 people

Updated: Nov. 28, 2022 at 2:56 PM EST
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By WAGM News
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.

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County Cares Thanksgiving meals

Updated: Nov. 28, 2022 at 1:02 PM EST
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By WAGM News
Volunteers from County Cares and Freedom Church helped feed more than 150 people Thanksgiving Day.

Helping Hands

Still time to sign up for HEAP

Updated: Nov. 23, 2022 at 7:00 PM EST
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By WAGM News
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.

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Thanksgiving Travel Tips

Updated: Nov. 23, 2022 at 3:37 PM EST
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By WAGM News
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.

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Aroostook Access Points Program looks to Senator Susan Collins for funding

Updated: Nov. 23, 2022 at 2:36 PM EST
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By WAGM News
Senator Collins stopped into the Aroostook Agency on Aging to meet with the staff and discuss the Aroostook Access Points for Aging project.

Helping Hands

Increased number of calls for HEAP help after heating telethon

Updated: Nov. 21, 2022 at 7:07 PM EST
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By WAGM News
Following the Helping Hands telethon, the number of calls made to ACAP about heating assistance have increased.

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Financial concerns going into the winter

Updated: Nov. 18, 2022 at 3:42 PM EST
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By WAGM News
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.

Helping Hands

Heating Telethon Helps Family in the County

Updated: Nov. 18, 2022 at 2:12 PM EST
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By WAGM News
Many families have been able to use the donation dollars raised over the years. We meet one family.

Helping Hands

Budget Concerns Heading into the Winter

Updated: Nov. 17, 2022 at 7:48 PM EST
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By WAGM News
Inflation and rising costs will strain everyone's budget this year.

Helping Hands

HEAP Funds Available

Updated: Nov. 17, 2022 at 7:35 PM EST
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By WAGM News
In addition to donation dollars, Home Energy Assistance Program or HEAP funds are available to help.

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Catholic Charities asking for community help to build a food truck

Updated: Nov. 16, 2022 at 7:38 PM EST
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By WAGM News
Your help is needed to build a truck...a food truck...made out of food.

Helping Hands

Helping Hand Telethon happening Thursday November 17th

Updated: Nov. 11, 2022 at 3:41 PM EST
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By WAGM News
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.

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UMPI student missing since October 24th

Updated: Oct. 31, 2022 at 7:09 PM EDT
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By WAGM News
Police are looking for a University of Maine Presque Isle student who has been missing since Oct. 24.

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Public Safety Open House

Updated: Oct. 18, 2022 at 11:52 AM EDT
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By WAGM News
It was all smiles at the Presque Isle Public Safety Open House Saturday.

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Many brave rain to take part in the Bridge to Hope Breast Cancer Awareness Walk

Updated: Oct. 17, 2022 at 7:34 PM EDT
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By WAGM News
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.

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The second annual The County’s Oktoberfest draws a crowd Saturday

Updated: Oct. 17, 2022 at 7:02 PM EDT
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By WAGM News
From keg throwing to beer and wine tasting, people gathered in Mars Hill Saturday to celebrate the County's Oktoberfest.

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Public Safety open house in Presque Isle helps build relationships with community

Updated: Oct. 17, 2022 at 6:50 PM EDT
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By WAGM News
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.

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Budgeting for Winter

Updated: Oct. 11, 2022 at 4:34 PM EDT
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By WAGM News
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.

Aroostook Community Matters

Aroostook Community Matters: Love Aroostook

Updated: Oct. 6, 2022 at 6:54 PM EDT
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By WAGM News
Some community members are spending the week blanketing the County with random acts of kindness. It's all part of the Love Aroostook campaign.

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Back to School Bash

Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 at 12:57 PM EDT
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By WAGM News
The annual Back to School Bash was held at ACAP.

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Madawaska seniors prepare for the end of the year

Updated: Jun. 2, 2022 at 1:59 PM EDT
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By WAGM News
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.

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Presque Isle Memorial Day Parade

Updated: May. 31, 2022 at 3:14 PM EDT
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By WAGM News
Presque Isle recognized the day with two ceremonies and a parade.

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Mapleton Memorial Day Parade

Updated: May. 31, 2022 at 2:53 PM EDT
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By WAGM News
While most of the days parades took place in the morning, Mapleton held their Memorial Day parade in the afternoon.

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Caribou Memorial Day Parade

Updated: May. 31, 2022 at 2:39 PM EDT
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By WAGM News
Caribou marked Memorial Day with a parade and ceremony.

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Madawaska High School Weather Station

Updated: May. 24, 2022 at 1:30 PM EDT
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By WAGM News
The weather in Aroostook County is unpredictable. One recent improvement at Madawaska High School may help deal with that problem.

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UMFK goes pet friendly for the fall

Updated: May. 17, 2022 at 12:19 PM EDT
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By WAGM News
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.

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Saw-Whet Owl in Aroostook County

Updated: May. 16, 2022 at 7:08 PM EDT
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By WAGM News
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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Sneezing fit blamed for log truck accident in Masardis

Updated: May. 5, 2022 at 2:01 PM EDT
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By WAGM News
A sneezing fit is being blamed for a single vehicle crash in Masardis.

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No injuries after a tractor trailer crash in Smyrna

Updated: May. 4, 2022 at 4:01 PM EDT
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By WAGM News
No one was injured after a single vehicle crash in Smyrna Wednesday.
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