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Limestone to Continue Providing Fire Services to Loring

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 8:23 PM EDT
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By WAGM News
The Select Board of Limestone voted unanimously Friday evening to continue providing fire services to the Loring Development Authority for the remainder of the year.

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Hunger & Relief Services Food Bank Truck

Organizations Stepping into Gear with Possible Government Shutdown Looming

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 6:10 PM EDT
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By Megan Waceken
The possible Government shutdown threatens to slow down and stop many services. This would make it hard for many people on a day-to-day basis. Organizations around the county are preparing in case the shutdown happens. With the possibility of a government shutdown looming, organizations in the County, such as ACAP and Catholic Charities are working to ensure County folks who rely on these services won’t see an interruption.

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Throwback Thursday - Fall Foliage

Throwback Thursday - Fall Foliage

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 11:01 AM EDT
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By Brian Bouchard
As autumn descends upon us, many look forward to the dazzling hues of fall foliage. It’s the focus of this week’s Throwback Thursday with Brian Bouchard.

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Shawn Graham Discussing the Narcan Training Course

Narcan Training at UMFK

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 6:20 PM EDT
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By Megan Waceken
UMFK had its first Narcan training course in collaboration with AMHC, UMFK’s Behavioral Science program, and UMPI’s Social Work program.

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Victoire Liwanga at NMCC.

A Mission to Bring in New Mainers

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 6:15 PM EDT
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By Megan Waceken
NMCC and Northern Maine Growth Initiatives have a mission to help the county’s population grow by welcoming in new Mainers.

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Houlton Regional CEO Reflects on Career in the County

Houlton Regional CEO Reflects on Career in the County

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 11:54 AM EDT
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By Brian Bouchard
Houlton Regional Hospital is saying goodbye to its CEO, Shawn Anderson this week. NewsSource8′s Brian Bouchard caught up with him to reflect on his time working in Aroostook County’s health field.

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Jared Golden Avoid Shutdown Bill

“Bipartisan Keep America Open Act”

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 11:42 AM EDT
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By WAGM News
Congressman Jared Golden says he has a plan which could avoid a government shutdown.

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Protecting Houses of Worship

Federal, State and Local Partnership Bring Protecting Houses of Worship Event to Aroostook County

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 11:29 AM EDT
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By Brian Bouchard
A workshop to address possible security vulnerabilities within Houses of Worship was held in Caribou.

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Bringing awareness to National Blood Cancer Awareness Month

Bringing awareness to National Blood Cancer Awareness Month

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 8:50 PM EDT
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By WAGM News
Blood Cancer Awareness Month is a global event helping to raise awareness of one of the world’s most prevalent and dangerous cancers: blood cancer.

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Inside a Court Room

What a Government Shutdown Would Mean For the Federal Court System

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 6:21 PM EDT
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By Megan Waceken
With a government shutdown looming, federal court proceedings would also be affected. We spoke to the US Attorney of the District of Maine to find out what impact the shutdown would have on the federal court system.
8 Day Forecast
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MCCS Board Meeting Approves Childcare Center to be Constructed at NMCC

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 6:15 PM EDT
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By Megan Waceken
The Maine Community College System Board of Trustees met on the NMCC Campus earlier today. One of the items that was discussed and approved by the board will benefit NMCC and could help the childcare shortage in Aroostook County.

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Fort Kent’s Middle Schoolers Hike Deboullie

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 6:20 PM EDT
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By Megan Waceken
Fort Kent’s Valley Rivers Middle Schoolers hiked Deboulie Mountain. This has been a 30-year tradition for SAD 27. The Deboullie field trip is a two-day event where the kids get to experience tenting, hiking, and more.

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September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 3:04 PM EDT
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By Isaac Potter
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. New Source 8′s Isaac Potter talks with a Mobile Crisis Services Manager at AMHC on ways to bring awareness to the month.

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Light the Field - University of Maine at Fort Kent

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 10:17 AM EDT
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By Brian Bouchard
Students, Staff, Alumni and Members of the Community have all gathered Friday evening, not just to celebrate another Homecoming weekend here in Fort Kent, but to remember one of their own. Tonight, what was formerly the Alumni Memorial Field has been dedicated the Michael Simon Field.

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Unsolved Aroostook - The Murder of Kenneth Zernicke

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 8:23 PM EDT
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By Brian Bouchard
It’s been 8 years since a house fire on Lower Lyndon Street in Caribou sparked a still active homicide investigation to find the killer of Kenneth Zernicke.

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Mexican National Pleads Guilty to Entering the United States After Prior Removal

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 2:29 PM EDT
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By WAGM News
A Mexican national pleaded guilty today in U.S. District Court in Bangor to entering the United States after a prior removal.

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Caribou Man Pleads Guilty for Role in Penobscot and Aroostook County Drug Trafficking

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 2:23 PM EDT
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By WAGM News
A Caribou man pleaded guilty today in U.S. District Court in Bangor for his role in a conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl.

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Austin Theriault Announces Bid for 2nd Congressional Seat

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 12:04 PM EDT
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By WAGM News
Fort Kent native, small businessman, state representative, and championship-winning race car driver, Austin Theriault, has filed formal paperwork announcing his intention to run for Maine’s battleground 2nd Congressional District seat.

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Follow Up Friday - Farmer’s Almanac

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 10:29 AM EDT
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By WAGM News
The 2024 edition of the Farmers Almanac, published in Lewiston is now available.

Throwback Thursday & Follow-up Friday

Throwback Thursday - Old Farmer’s Alamanac

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 9:58 AM EDT
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By Brian Bouchard
As harvest season gets into full swing for farmer’s across the County, accurate weather predictions become a critical factor to getting the job done on time. While modern meteorology has its state-of-the-art tools, some people still look to age-old methods for guidance.

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Autumnal Equinox Explained

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 7:57 AM EDT
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By Vanessa Symonick
What is the autumnal equinox and how is it different from the other seasons?

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Installation of the New MRI at Cary Medical Center

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 10:07 PM EDT
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By Megan Waceken
A New MRI was installed today at Cary Medical Center. This is their second big installation this year. The first was their new CT scanner. Cary Medical Center has been working towards getting a new MRI in their facility for some time. And now it’s finally happened.

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Is your home safe?

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 1:32 PM EDT
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By Rothery Sullivan
The Commissioner for the Maine Department of Public Safety explains what the State of Maine is doing to improve gun and medication safety.

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Presque Isle is one of four Aroostook County towns to receive regional grant

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 1:30 PM EDT
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By Rothery Sullivan
The City of Presque Isle receives a $1 million grant to support the development of a new airport terminal.

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Chamber of Commerce Welcoming Fall with Apple Crisp

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 6:30 PM EDT
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By Megan Waceken
The Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce had a very sweet fundraiser today. It was their Annual Apple Crisp sale.

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Investigation of Houlton Airport fire remains active

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 5:16 PM EDT
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By Rothery Sullivan
The Fire Marshal’s Office have asked that people reach out if they have any information from Monday night.

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Improving transportation to St. John Valley: stakeholder meetings begin

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 9:30 PM EDT
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By Rothery Sullivan
The Maine Department of Transportation held their first stakeholder meeting in Madawaska to discuss transportation improvements in northern Maine.

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Class of nurses enter the Aroostook County workforce

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 9:28 PM EDT
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By Rothery Sullivan
At least 18 nurses will take on jobs in Aroostook County after completing NMCC's 2023 LPN program.

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Fire at Houlton Airport impacts several local businesses

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 8:58 PM EDT
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By Rothery Sullivan
A fire at the Houlton airport industrial park has caused significant losses for local businesses.

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Child Passenger Safety Week

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 6:20 PM EDT
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By Megan Waceken
The Maine Bureau of Highway Safety Partnered with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration are stressing the importance of children’s car seats. Child Passenger Safety Week encourages parents and caregivers to get their child’s car seat checked by a certified Child Passenger Safety Technician.

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Overnight Fire in Houlton Impacting Several Businesses, Fire Marshall’s Office Now Investigating

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 7:47 AM EDT
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By Shawn Cunningham
An overnight fire at a building at the Houlton International Airport has impacted several businesses and area residents.

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Fire happening near the Houlton International Airport

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 9:39 PM EDT
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By WAGM News
Fire crews are currently responding to a fire that is happening in Houlton near the International Airport Tuesday night. WAGM will continue to follow the story.

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Presque Isle Church Vandalized By Terrible Speller

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 7:26 PM EDT
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By WAGM News
A Presque Isle Church was vandalized by a person with really bad spelling

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Houlton Gets its First Free Little Library

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 6:16 PM EDT
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By Megan Waceken
Houlton has its first Free Little Library and it will be open year-round at the JFK Playground. This little library is a cupboard filled with children’s books that are free for young ones wanting to read more. It was made possible by one teacher who wanted to make sure kids could have access to books while at home.

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Repayments on Federal Student Loans Restarting After Three Year Pause

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 10:17 AM EDT
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By Megan Waceken
As of October 1st, students with federal student loans will be expected to start making payments on those loans. Federal student loan repayments were paused for three years due to the pandemic. Interest on these loans started accruing again at the beginning of this month. Here’s more about what borrowers are experiencing and the steps they can take to help them plan to pay back these loans.

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Hikers Bring Memorial Stones Up Haystack

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 10:02 AM EDT
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By Megan Waceken
A hike up Haystack Mountain honored soldiers and veterans. The hikers took part in the Summit Project carrying 21 stones in honor of 21 soldiers and veterans who have passed away. For the first time ever, the Summit Project brought the memorial stones to Aroostook County for a hike up Haystack Mountain. Many hikers gathered at the bottom of Haystack at noon on Sunday, Sept. 17

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Presque Isle Fish and Game Club hosts 16th annual Guns Show/Museum of Guns

Updated: Sep. 18, 2023 at 9:25 PM EDT
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By Isaac Potter
Gun enthusiasts didn’t let rain and wind stop them from attending the Presque Isle Fish and Game Club 2023 Gun Show and Museum of Guns.

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Follow Up Friday - United Way of Aroostook Telethon

Updated: Sep. 18, 2023 at 11:12 AM EDT
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By Brian Bouchard
The United Way of Aroostook Telethon was a great success, helping to support many programs here in Aroostook County.

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Hurricanes Explained

Updated: Sep. 18, 2023 at 8:21 AM EDT
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By Vanessa Symonick
How are hurricanes classified and what causes them to strengthen or weaken?

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Three arrested in CBSA seizure of guns and drugs at Rainbow Bridge

Updated: Sep. 16, 2023 at 10:27 AM EDT
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By WAGM News
43 year old Tina Caron of Easton, Maine, 23 year old Tyana Brittany McLaughlin of Caribou, Maine, and 33 year old Anthony Mathew Vangel of Indialantic, Florida, has been arrested and charged with the following Criminal offences:

United Way Telethon

United Way of Aroostook Initiatives

Updated: Sep. 15, 2023 at 7:20 PM EDT
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By WAGM News
The United Way of Aroostook has several initiatives that provide support to people throughout the County.

United Way Telethon

United Way of Aroostook Administers the Emergency Food and Shelter Program

Updated: Sep. 15, 2023 at 7:05 PM EDT
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By WAGM News
The United Way of Aroostook administers the emergency food and shelter program money.

United Way Telethon

How United Way Chooses Organizations to Support

Updated: Sep. 15, 2023 at 6:52 PM EDT
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By WAGM News
The United Way of Aroostook pours thousands of dollars into the community each year.

United Way Telethon

United Way of Aroostook Telethon 2023

Updated: Sep. 15, 2023 at 6:13 PM EDT
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By WAGM News
The United Way of Aroostook plays a vital role in the County community.

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Throwback Thursday - ‘01 United Way of Aroostook Telethon

Updated: Sep. 15, 2023 at 10:24 AM EDT
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By Brian Bouchard
WAGM and the United Way have a long standing partnership, and have held many telethons throughout the decades. In this week’s Throwback Thursday we’ll dial the time machine back to 2001, where we’ll take a look at that year’s United Way Telethon and see how the United Way’s support helped provide childcare opportunities in Aroostook County.

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Presque Isle City Council selects hiring consultant for city manager position

Updated: Sep. 14, 2023 at 6:56 PM EDT
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By Rothery Sullivan
The search for a new manager follows the resignation of Martin Puckett, the current city manager for Presque Isle.

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New sheriff confirms he will be sworn in next week

Updated: Sep. 14, 2023 at 5:13 PM EDT
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By Rothery Sullivan
Sheriff Peter Johnson announces day he will be sworn in to his new role.

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USDA expands home repair loan in preparation for weekend storm

Updated: Sep. 14, 2023 at 3:47 PM EDT
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By Rothery Sullivan
The funding will be available to Maine homeowners in eligible rural areas that are affected by specific storms.

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Boil Water Order Lifted for Caribou

Updated: Sep. 14, 2023 at 12:12 PM EDT
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By WAGM News
The boil water order issued by the Caribou Utilities District on September 14 has been terminated effective immediately. Testing has confirmed the water is safe to drink, make ice cubes, washing foods, brushing teeth or any other activity involving the consumption of water, and meets or exceeds all Safe Drinking Water Act regulations.

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The Impact of Donations to the United Way

Updated: Sep. 14, 2023 at 11:42 AM EDT
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By WAGM News
Today’s telethon in Partnership with the United Way will go on to benefit and fund dozens of programs throughout Aroostook county, and your donation can go on to make a lasting impact.
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