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Medical Monday

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Medical Monday: Cardiac Rehab

Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 1:30 PM EST
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By WAGM News
People who have had cardiac events may feel like they can no longer lead a normal life, but thanks to options like cardiac rehab that doesn't have to be the case.

Medical Monday

Medical Monday - Internal Pacemaker and Defibrillators

Medical Monday: Women’s Heart Health

Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 1:48 PM EST
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By WAGM News
Coronary Heart Disease is the most common, but also the most preventable type of heart disease. And while Coronary Heart Disease still more common in men than women, it’s actually more common than breast disease.

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Medical Monday

Medical Monday: Heart Health

Updated: Feb. 16, 2023 at 5:01 PM EST
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By WAGM News
Taking care of your heart is an essential part of staying happy and healthy.

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Medical Monday

Medical Monday: Migraines

Updated: Feb. 7, 2023 at 4:31 PM EST
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By WAGM News
Migraines affect many people and can be debilitating.

Intervention Aroostook

Intervention Aroostook: 1.17.2023

Updated: Feb. 7, 2023 at 8:54 AM EST
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By Shawn Cunningham
On this segment of Intervention Aroostook, starting off the New Year we look at the new tradition being created called “Dry January.” Shawn Cunningham reports.

Medical Monday

Medical Monday: Glaucoma Awareness Month

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 4:04 PM EST
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By WAGM News
January is Glaucoma Awareness month. So Dr.’s are using it to encourage people to focus on eye health.

Medical Monday

Medical Monday: Prescription Management

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 12:43 PM EST
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By WAGM News
Medication is something everyone has to take at some point, but not taking it correctly can cause issues.

Medical Monday

Medical Monday: Thyroid Awareness Month

Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 12:57 PM EST
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By WAGM News
January is Thyroid Awareness Month.

Intervention Aroostook

Intervention Aroostook: 1.2.2023

Updated: Jan. 5, 2023 at 7:59 AM EST
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By Shawn Cunningham
A New Year has begun and local police departments say they're prepared to handle whatever crises comes their way. Shawn Cunningham reports in this week's Intervention Aroostook.

Intervention Aroostook

Intervention Aroostook: 12.16.2022

Updated: Jan. 5, 2023 at 7:49 AM EST
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By Shawn Cunningham
On this segment of Intervention Aroostook we look at ways to celebrate the holiday season without alcohol or other toxic substances.
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Intervention Aroostook

Intervention Aroostook: 12.2.2022

Updated: Jan. 5, 2023 at 7:35 AM EST
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By Shawn Cunningham
On this segment of Intervention Aroostook, we begin a two part look at the dangers of fentanyl. Shawn Cunningham reports.

Intervention Aroostook

Intervention Aroostook: 10.25.2022

Updated: Dec. 27, 2022 at 8:05 AM EST
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By Shawn Cunningham
On this segment of Intervention Aroostook we examine the dangers of fentanyl. Shawn Cunningham moderates the discussion.

Intervention Aroostook

Intervention Aroostook: 10.11.2022

Updated: Dec. 27, 2022 at 7:27 AM EST
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By Shawn Cunningham
On this segment of Intervention Aroostook, ACAP staff are working to help people in the recovery community find support, self esteem and self sufficiency. Shawn Cunningham reports.

Intervention Aroostook

Intervention Aroostook: 9.27.2022

Updated: Dec. 22, 2022 at 8:51 AM EST
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By Shawn Cunningham
On this segment of Intervention Aroostook, we talk about the importance of sober October.

Intervention Aroostook

Intervention Aroostook: 8.30.2022

Updated: Dec. 22, 2022 at 8:15 AM EST
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By Shawn Cunningham
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) -2022 is on par to be another year with devastating overdose deaths in Maine. In this week’s Intervention Aroostook, Shawn Cunningham talks to one recovery community official who says there are some proactive things people can do to save more lives from overdose fatalities.

Intervention Aroostook

Intervention Aroostook: 8.16.2022

Updated: Dec. 22, 2022 at 7:51 AM EST
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By Shawn Cunningham
On this Intervention Aroostook segment, we talk to the President of S.A.D.D.

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Two-Vehicle Crash in Fort Fairfield sent both drivers to the hospital

Updated: Dec. 20, 2022 at 11:07 AM EST
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By WAGM News
On Monday, at around 3:00 PM, the Fort Fairfield Police Department responded to a two-vehicle crash on Limestone Road in Fort Fairfield. Upon arrival, Police Chief Matthew Cummings observed that two vehicles had struck each other head-on, resulting in injuries to both drivers.

County Ag Report

County Ag Report - A Shortage of Workers is Impacting the Ag Community

Updated: Dec. 16, 2022 at 1:12 PM EST
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By Bryan Lawrence
In a recent visit to Pineland Farms Potato Company, NEWSSOURCE 8, asked how a worker shortage is impacting their business, and what they are doing to find the help needed to operate their plant.

County Ag Report

County Ag Report - Life on an Easton Farm in the ‘40s and ‘50s

Updated: Dec. 9, 2022 at 6:26 PM EST
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By Bryan Lawrence
NEWSSOURCE 8 takes a trip back in time to learn about life on an Easton farm in the '40s and '50s. In a report aired earlier this year, Clif Eugene Hammond tells us about the home movies his father took, and how he used his 16-millimeter Keystone camera to document life on the farm.

Medical Monday

Medical Monday Handwashing

Updated: Dec. 7, 2022 at 12:34 PM EST
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By WAGM News
With cold and flu season here, it's important to make sure you wash your hands correctly.

County Ag Report

County Ag Report - Pineland Farms Potato Company

Updated: Dec. 2, 2022 at 12:03 PM EST
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By Bryan Lawrence
In this week’s County Ag Report, NEWSSOURCE 8 visits Pineland Farms Potato Company in Mars Hill to learn how they process County potatoes, and distribute their products across the United States, and beyond.

County Ag Report

County Ag Report - A Look Inside the Southern Aroostook Agricultural Museum

Updated: Nov. 29, 2022 at 5:22 PM EST
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By Bryan Lawrence
In part two of our report on the Southern Aroostook Agricultural Museum, we take a closer look inside the museum, and discover how it has grown over the years with the addition of several buildings displaying equipment and artifacts that help tell the story of life and agriculture in The County.

Medical Monday

Medical Monday Volunteering

Updated: Nov. 29, 2022 at 12:40 PM EST
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By WAGM News
If you're interested in volunteering, hospitals are in need of help.

Intervention Aroostook

Intervention Aroostook 11-22-22

Updated: Nov. 23, 2022 at 8:24 AM EST
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By Vanessa Symonick
Opioids can be prescribed for several conditions, but when it comes to being addicted, pharmacists can play a role in assisting and finding resources to help. Newssource 8's Vanessa Symonick has more.

Medical Monday

Medical Monday Hospice care for patients and families

Updated: Nov. 22, 2022 at 12:28 PM EST
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By WAGM News
End of life for a loved one is a difficult time for everyone.

County Ag Report

County Ag Report - How the Southern Aroostook Agricultural Museum Was Established

Updated: Nov. 18, 2022 at 4:35 PM EST
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By Bryan Lawrence
In the first of two reports, NEWSSOURCE 8 introduces you to members of the group that established the Southern Aroostook Agricultural Museum.

Medical Monday

Medical Monday Health without proper heating, medication or food

Updated: Nov. 15, 2022 at 6:41 PM EST
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By WAGM News
With the higher cost of living this winter and heating season here, some people may struggle to decide what to pay for, heat, food or medication.

County Ag Report

County Ag Report - How the Maine Potato Board Serves the Potato Industry

Updated: Nov. 11, 2022 at 3:31 PM EST
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By Bryan Lawrence
Potato growers, processors and dealers all play an important role in Maine’s potato industry. In this week’s County Ag Report, we learn why the Maine Potato Board was established, how its mission has evolved over the years, and about the work they do on behalf of the industry.

County Ag Report

County Ag Report - Taking a Look at the 2022 Growing and Harvest Season

Updated: Nov. 8, 2022 at 8:56 AM EST
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By Bryan Lawrence
With the harvesting equipment parked until next fall, and this year’s crop safely stored in potato houses across The County, NEWSSOURCE 8 checks in with the Maine Potato Board for a look at the 2022 season.

Medical Monday

Medical Monday COPD

Updated: Nov. 2, 2022 at 11:56 AM EDT
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By WAGM News
COPD is 1 of the top 5 diseases that can cause death. There are treatment options.

County Ag Report

County Ag Report - Preparing a Beehive for Winter Part 2

Updated: Oct. 28, 2022 at 11:37 AM EDT
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By Bryan Lawrence
In this week’s County Ag Report, we return to our story on how a local beekeeper prepares his beehives for the Winter season. In addition to learning about the work of the beekeeper, we also learned that the bees are at work too, making some winter preparations of their own.

County Ag Report

County Ag Report - Preparing a Beehive for Winter

Updated: Oct. 21, 2022 at 11:07 AM EDT
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By Bryan Lawrence
A local beekeeper explains how beehives are winterized.

Medical Monday

Medical Monday: Contraception

Updated: Oct. 18, 2022 at 12:10 PM EDT
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By WAGM News
When it comes to contraception, there are several different options. But which one is right for you?

County Ag Report

County Ag Report - What it Takes to Run an Apple Orchard

Updated: Oct. 14, 2022 at 3:11 PM EDT
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By Bryan Lawrence
From Winter Pruning to the Fall Harvest, A Caribou Farmer Shares What it Takes to Run an Apple Orchard

Medical Monday

Medical Monday Osteoporosis preventions and treatments

Updated: Oct. 11, 2022 at 4:22 PM EDT
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By WAGM News
Once you develop Osteoporosis it stays with you for your lifetime, but there are ways to prevent and manage it.

County Ag Report

County Ag Report - McElwain’s Apple Orchard

Updated: Oct. 10, 2022 at 11:05 AM EDT
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By Bryan Lawrence
A Caribou farm has been operated by the same family since 1910. In the first of two reports, we learn how the farm has grown over the years adding new crops along the way, including an apple orchard.

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.

Medical Monday

Medical Monday Osteoporosis

Updated: Oct. 4, 2022 at 4:20 PM EDT
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By WAGM News
Osteoporosis is something we may hear about but don't necessarily know what it is until it affects us.

News

County AG Report - Evolution of the Potato Harvester

Updated: Sep. 30, 2022 at 11:41 AM EDT
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By Bryan Lawrence
Last week the County Ag Report took a look at how technology has changed the way farmer’s plant, grow and harvest their crops. In this week’s report, we look at how the potato harvester has evolved over several decades, becoming more efficient and significantly increasing the amount of potatoes farmers can harvest in a day.

Medical Monday

Medical Monday: Healthy Aging

Updated: Sep. 27, 2022 at 4:51 PM EDT
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By WAGM News
September is healthy aging month. As we wrap up the month and start fall health professionals have a few tips.

News

County Ag Report - How Technology is Changing the Way Farmers Plant, Grow and Harvest Their Crops

Updated: Sep. 22, 2022 at 1:46 PM EDT
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By Bryan Lawrence
Technology is changing the way farmers plant, grow, and harvest their crops.

Medical Monday

Medical Monday Botox helps overactive bladder

Updated: Sep. 20, 2022 at 12:34 PM EDT
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By WAGM News
Many people are aware of the use of Botox as a way to reduce wrinkles and look younger longer, but it can also benefit people with overactive bladder.

Medical Monday

Medical Monday Bladder Issues in Men

Updated: Sep. 6, 2022 at 5:20 PM EDT
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By WAGM News
Bladder issues is a subject that can be embarrassing to talk about, but one that many will face.

Medical Monday

Medical Monday Emergency Room Visits

Updated: Aug. 30, 2022 at 2:27 PM EDT
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By WAGM News
70% percent of medical reasons people visit the emergency department can be taken care of at a walk in clinic or by calling your primary care physician. Part of the reason behind this high percentage rate is confusion on when to go to the emergency department.

Matter of Law

Matter of Law: 8.17.2022

Updated: Aug. 23, 2022 at 9:22 AM EDT
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By Shawn Cunningham
Matter of Law features attorneys Frank Bemis and Luke Rossignol of Bemis & Rossignol sharing their legal advice and expertise on a variety of issues and current events related to the law, the court system and the state of Maine.

Aroostook Community Matters

Aroostook Community Matters: Youth Homeless Demonstration Program

Updated: Aug. 22, 2022 at 4:41 PM EDT
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By Corey Bouchard
Homelessness can effect anyone of any age. In this weeks Aroostook Community Matters, Corey Bouchard looks at ACAP’s Youth Homeless Demonstration Program

Aroostook Community Matters

Aroostook Community Matters: Property Tax Stabilization Program

Updated: Aug. 22, 2022 at 4:02 PM EDT
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By Corey Bouchard
Prices are increasing for everything which is hard on everyone, especially our older neighbors. In this week’s Aroostook Community Matters, Corey Bouchard speaks with the Aroostook Agency on Aging about the new Property Tax Stabilization Program

Medical Monday

Medical Monday Sleep Environment Importance

Updated: Aug. 16, 2022 at 4:16 PM EDT
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By WAGM News
Sleep is important for everyone's health, including school age kids. Sleep Environment makes a difference in sleep quality.

Intervention Aroostook

Intervention Aroostook: 8.2.2022

Updated: Aug. 15, 2022 at 7:34 AM EDT
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By Shawn Cunningham
A new school year is set to begin. Local child safety advocates say its a great opportunity for parents to check in with their kids on what they're doing online. Shawn Cunningham reports in this week's Intervention Aroostook. .

Medical Monday

Medical Monday Back to School Sleep

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 12:22 PM EDT
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By WAGM News
As the school year approaches, adjusting the back to school sleep schedule can be a challenge for some . On this weeks Medical Monday we talk about how to help students get back into their routine and how much sleep students should be getting.
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