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Fort Kent high school drama team

Fort Kent Drama team preparing for Maine State Drama Festival

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Isaac Potter
The Fort Kent High School drama team is gearing up for the Maine State Drama Festival

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Throwback Thursday - Awaiting Spring's Arrival

Throwback Thursday - Awaiting Spring’s Arrival

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Brian Bouchard
After a long, cold winter, many of us are eagerly awaiting the arrival of spring. With warmer temperatures and melting snow, it’s natural to wonder if we’ve finally turned the corner.

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Opioid Settlement

Aroostook County To Receive Over 1 Million Dollars In Opioid Settlement

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Brian Bouchard
Aroostook County is set to receive more than a million dollars to fight the opioid crisis as part of a nationwide settlement.

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Fort Kent Schools Close due to Multiple Gunshots Near Schools

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By WAGM News
Fort Kent schools are closed Friday after police received several calls of multiple gunshots near the schools.

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Beloved Caribou Firefighter and Captain Fatal Casualty in Motor Vehicle Accident

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By WAGM News
The Caribou Fire and police departments have confirmed the identity of the fatality in a motor vehicle accident Thursday afternoon on Route one from the intersection of Main Street to the Intersection of Fort Street. The accident tragically claimed the life of beloved Duty Crew 3 Captain, Daniel Raymond.

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Fort Kent Branch Temporarily Closed Because of Alleged Community Threat

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Shawn Cunningham
As of this morning, Acadia FCU in Fort Kent has posted this to their Facebook Page saying quote “According to the A community threat in downtown Fort Kent has prompted us to close our 9 East Main St. branch and Pleasant St. Operations Center until the situation has been resolved. We will re-open once the situation has been resolved. In the meantime, please avoid traveling along Main Street until the situation has been deemed safe by law enforcement.

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Traffic accident closes Route One in Caribou

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 3:38 PM EDT
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By WAGM News
Route One in Caribou from the intersection of Main Street to the intersection of Fort Street by the Caribou Inn and Convention Center is currently closed due to a traffic accident according to the Caribou Police Department.

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New changes as Travelers and Cross Border shoppers allowed to bring more retail grocery products from US to Canada

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 12:16 PM EDT
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By Isaac Potter
As of March 15th, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency is allowing retail packaged poultry products for human consumption that are labeled as a “Product of the USA” for import in any U.S. state, regardless of outbreak status.

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Logging companies getting ready for mud season

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 11:32 AM EDT
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By Isaac Potter
Anyone who works in the woods knows the term Mud Season. It’s the time of year when logging companies have to shut down because of melting snow.

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Students write aspiration letters for scholarships.

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 6:12 PM EDT
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By Rene Cloukey
Madawaska Elementary School students write letters for scholarships.
8 Day Forecast
8 Day Forecast

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The Northern Lighthouse Launches Transitional Living Program

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 5:52 PM EDT
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By Brian Bouchard
The Northern Lighthouse, the county’s only youth homeless shelter has launched a new program aimed at preparing teens for adulthood.

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New Details about Back-To-Back Bank Robberies on Monday

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 5:01 PM EDT
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By Corey Bouchard
Court Documents obtained by WAGM, shine a further light on the recent bank robberies that took place in the County on Monday.

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Aroostook County Technology centers learn importance of safety when fixing hybrid electric vehicles

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 10:38 AM EDT
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By Isaac Potter
Automotive technology staff and students around Aroostook County spent the day Tuesday at the Caribou Regional Technology Center learning about hybrid electric vehicles.

Medical Monday

Medical Monday: Speech Language Pathologists Help Treat Traumatic Brain Injuries

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 2:10 PM EDT
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By WAGM News
A speech language pathologist can make a real difference for people recovering from a traumatic brain injury. On last week's Medical Monday we learned some traumatic brain injury basics. This week we learn the benefits of a speech language pathologist.

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Meduxnekeag Ramblers Snowsled club hosts Sliding party for Littleton community

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 1:12 PM EDT
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By Isaac Potter
Families were having some outdoor fun in Littleton on Saturday.

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The Aroostook Shrine Club kicks off springtime with Spring Basket Feztival

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 12:51 PM EDT
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By Isaac Potter
Spring was in the air at the Northeastland Hotel. Some people were looking to win prizes, while the supporting The Aroostook Shrine Club.

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Van Buren District School Maple Syrup Project

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 10:54 AM EDT
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By Brian Bouchard
Students of Van Buren District School have been tapping into a pretty sweet lesson over the last few months.

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UPDATE: Suspect Named in Back to Back Aroostook County Bank Robberies

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 1:42 PM EDT
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By WAGM News
Two banks in Aroostook County were robbed on Monday.

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Sledding the County - World Series of Snowmobile Racing in the County

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 10:14 AM EDT
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By Brian Bouchard
While the trail system of Aroostook County is the biggest draw for snowmobilers from across the country, there once was a time when the County drew the attention of professional racers.

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Throwback Thursday - Freeze Modeling

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 10:05 AM EDT
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By Brian Bouchard
The world of fashion and modeling is constantly evolving, with new trends and ideas coming to the forefront all the time. But do you remember a time when “Freeze Modeling” took center stage?

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Flood Safety Awareness

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 8:30 AM EDT
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By Vanessa Symonick
As we head into spring and temperatures warm up, flooding, at some point, will likely be a concern throughout the County. So, what can you do to stay prepared?

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Caribou High School alumni nominated for College Television Award

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 10:03 AM EDT
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By Isaac Potter
Ben Ezzy is a former Caribou High school student who is currently the University of Miami’s TV Program Coordinator.

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How to Obtain Your Solo Pilot’s License

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 9:17 AM EDT
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By Vanessa Symonick
More on the steps you can take to obtain your solo pilot's license

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Follow-Up Friday : Learning How To Freeze Model

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 8:34 AM EDT
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By Corey Bouchard and Vanessa Symonick
Kim Smith, the model featured in the segment, joined Corey Bouchard and Vanessa Symonick on WAGM THIS MORNING to teach a few poses and talk about the interesting art form.

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Spring Forward into New Opportunities: 2023 Spring Job Fair

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 1:09 PM EDT
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By WAGM News
The Career Center hosted its spring job fair Wednesday afternoon at the Aroostook Centre Mall.

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Construction underway for ACAP’s supportive housing project

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 10:46 AM EDT
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By Isaac Potter
ACAP held a Sledgehammer Swinging event to mark the start of construction on a first of its kind Supportive Housing Facility in Aroostook County.

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The University of Maine system ends the COVID-19 vaccine mandate

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 3:19 PM EDT
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By Isaac Potter
New changes will be coming for University of Maine at Presque Isle students. The University of Maine system will no longer be requiring the COVID-19 vaccinations for students and employees.

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Contest Underway To Name Street Running Through New Land Port of Entry in Madawaska

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 11:33 AM EDT
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By Brian Bouchard
While construction continues on the new Land Port of Entry in Madawaksa, some are now turning their attention to naming the street running through the new port.

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Game Wardens Investigate Illegal Killing of Four Deer in Ashland

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 11:21 AM EDT
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By WAGM News
The Maine Warden Service is seeking information regarding four illegally killed deer in the Aroostook County town of Ashland. Maine Operation Game Thief is offering a reward of $4,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the illegal killing of these deer.

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Record-Breaking Pi Day Celebration Raises Over $27,000 for Maine School of Science and Mathematics

Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 5:06 PM EDT
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By WAGM News
On Pi Day, MSSM students participated in a friendly contest to determine who could recite the most digits of pi in sequence

Medical Monday

Medical Monday - Traumatic Brain Injuries

Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 12:51 PM EDT
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By WAGM News
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. On this week’s Medical Monday with Korrin Patterson we learn more about traumatic brain injuries.

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Great Big Give Back Returns to Presque Isle Rotary Club

Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 12:23 PM EDT
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By Brian Bouchard
Over the last 75 years, The Presque Isle rotary Club has held auctions via radio, television, online and even held silent auctions, but The Great Big Give Back, Presque Isle Rotary Club’s latest incarnation of their signature fundraising event will culminate on the club’s 100th birthday, celebrating a Century of service by raffling off baskets of items.

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Pilots around the state fly in for second annual Ski Plane Fly-In in Easton

Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 11:20 AM EDT
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By Isaac Potter
It was a beautiful day in Easton at the Ski Plane Fly-In event on Saturday.

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9th annual Angel Snowfest brings community together for great cause

Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 11:03 AM EDT
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By Isaac Potter
Snow sledders, Families, and Friends gathered at Lakeview Restaurant on Saturday for the annual Angel Snow Fest.

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Follow-Up Friday : Army and Maine National Guard Recruiting in The County

Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 12:17 PM EDT
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By Corey Bouchard
According to the US Census Bureau , Maine has the fifth highest percentage of military service among the 50 states, but even Maine’s exceptional numbers weren’t enough to stop the challenges faced by the pandemic.

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Tens-Of-Thousands of Mainers Possibly Losing Mainecare Coverage as Pandemic-Era Eligibility Waiver Ends

Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 12:01 PM EDT
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By Corey Bouchard
Tens-of-thousands of Mainers may soon lose their Mainecare coverage when eligibility requirements go back into effect next month.

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Throwback Thursday - Army Recruiting in The County

Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 10:26 AM EDT
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By Brian Bouchard
The United States last military draft came to an end in 1973 when an all volunteer force concept was adopted.

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Sledding the County - A Familiar Face

Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 10:06 AM EDT
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By Brian Bouchard
Every year the trails of Aroostook County attract thousands of snowmobilers, including one guest who may look familiar to some viewers.

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Weather Observations and Flying

Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 9:55 AM EDT
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By Vanessa Symonick
Weather can change quickly here in the County, so how important are weather observations when flying? Vanessa Symonick has more

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UMFK celebrates Acadian culture with “Sucrerie” event

Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 10:35 AM EST
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By Isaac Potter
The community came together in Fort Kent today as The University of Maine at Fort Kent held their annual “Sucrerie” event today.

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Aroostook Centre Mall Bought By Local Developer

Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 4:22 PM EST
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By WAGM News
The Aroostook Centre Mall has a new owner. In a phone call earlier today, Aroostook Centre Mall General Manager Bruce Brigman told WAGM an agreement has been reached between Kohan Retail Investment Group and Local developer Dana Cassidy.

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Interview with an AI

Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 3:18 PM EST
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By Brian Bouchard
Artificial Intelligence is a tool that has become more and more popular around the world. Last week WAGM took a look at the recent surge in Artificial Intelligence and potential issues regarding it’s use academically. Tonight Brian Bouchard sits down with the AI in a one on one interview.

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Van Buren brings community together for Spring Fling event

Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 2:06 PM EST
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By WAGM News
Although Spring hasn’t officially sprung for a few more weeks, that’s not stopping one community from holding their Spring Fling over the weekend.

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Aroostook County realtors hoping for busy spring in the Housing Market

Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 12:26 PM EST
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By Isaac Potter
The Housing Market is getting ready for a busy Spring in Aroostook County.

Medical Monday

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.

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First ever Snow Bowl turns into big hit in Aroostook County

Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 11:08 AM EST
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By Isaac Potter
Snow Sledders from all around the state were up in Aroostook County this weekend for the first ever Snow Bowl.

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Can-Am Crown International Sled Dog Race celebrates its 30th year

Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 10:50 AM EST
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By Isaac Potter
Main Street was filled on Saturday as many in the surrounding community came together to enjoy watching the annual Can-Am Crown International Sled Dog race in Fort Kent.

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Presque Isle International Airport looking to build new airport terminal facility

Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 10:30 AM EST
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By Isaac Potter
Changes may be on the way at the Presque Isle International Airport.

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AM CHAT: Representative Austin Theriault talks about Aroostook Centre Mall, Expanding I-95 Into the St. John Valley

Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 6:36 AM EST
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By Corey Bouchard
Representative Austin Theriault talks about Aroostook Centre Mall, Expanding I-95 Into the St. John Valley

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Hobby Lobby Interest Discussed as Maine House Republicans Visit Aroostook Centre Mall

Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 5:39 AM EST
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By Brian Bouchard
One week ago today, the Aroostook Centre Mall closed due to financial complications with the current owner. It soon reopened, with mall tenants doing everything they could to keep the lights on. While negotiations are ongoing for the still unnamed potential local buyer of the mall, members of state government are taking notice.
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