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The Central Aroostook Soil & Water Conservation District hosted an open house Wednesday, featuring more than a dozen rotational crop options designed to improve soil health for farmers.

Officials are concerned unsolicited seeds from China could be invasive species and are advising people how to safely dispose of them.

Outdoor enthusiasts may notice trees painted purple, a method now used to designate private property.

Lack of rain may mean lower yield for this year’s potato crop.

The Maine Marine Patrol continues to urge people to avoid schooling fish and seals, which are prey for sharks.

Dr. Anthony Fauci is returning to Capitol Hill on Friday.

Steps are being taken to make several staffing changes and implement other steps, Warner Bros. said, without citing specifics.

The designations across Maine’s 16 counties were released Friday afternoon.

A North Carolina man who murdered a Millinocket businessman has been sentenced to life in prison.

Aroostook County remains at 32 cases, of those 2 are active.

Eligible households will receive up to a 1000 dollars in rental assistance for up to 3 months.

UMaine Cooperative Extension hopes to create a virtual demonstration garden.

The Antonov AN-225 is scheduled to arrive in Bangor around 1:00 PM

The company said Friday that Duke's account "has been permanently suspended for repeated violations of the Twitter Rules on hateful conduct."

Caribou Parks and Rec receives award

700 brand new backpacks will be given out to families in need to help prepare kids for the first day of school.

You’ve probably heard of a Victorian style house, but have you ever heard of a painted lady?That’s what we’ll look at in today’s Throwback Thursday.

"This program encourages positive behaviors, recognizes those who make the effort and builds relationships between our officers and youth. "

A new and notable real estate trend has developed in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. Shawn Cunningham reports in this week's Real Estate Matters.

Governor Janet Mills announced today that MaineHousing will double its rental assistance from $500 to $1,000 through the COVID-19 Rental Relief Program beginning next Monday, August 3rd.

Until recently, all CINR services have been offered at its facility located at 159 Bennett Drive in Caribou.

The company detailed the changes in its quarterly earnings report Thursday.

Aroostook County is at 32 cases, of those 2 are active.

The Maine Marine Patrol has urged anyone who spots a shark to contact them immediately.

Maine state police have arrested a man in connection with a deadly fight in the Auburn McDonald’s parking lot Wednesday night.

WAGM News on the Web features some of the top headlines and stories making news everyday throughout Aroostook County and Western New Brunswick.

Four electric car charging stations have been installed in Fort Kent; two at Northern Maine Medical Center and two at the Town Office.

Fort Kent businesses have been impacted by the U.S. and Canada border closure.

Preparing for a new school year is usually an exciting time for both teachers and students. But in light of the covid 19 pandemic this year is a little different. Friday July 31st, a three tiered health advisory system will be released to let schools know if they are classified as red, yellow or green. Red will mean the County is at a high risk and school should not be conducted in person, a yellow would mean hybrid instruction of home and in person and instruction and green means in-person instruction can be adopted. The Easton School Department has released their re-integration plan for having students return on August 12th. Megan Cole has more on how they will keep their students safe while allowing them to return to school.

Jim Dill, Pest Management Specialist for the University of Maine's Cooperative Extension, says even though it's been dry this summer, mosquitoes remain an unwanted pest for those trying to enjoy the outdoors.