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Cloud Cover to Start, More Sunshine for Afternoon and Evening
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - Good Monday morning everyone! After some showers late yesterday afternoon and evening, we are off to more of a mild start for this time of year heading out the door with temperatures into the low 40s. However, it is feeling a bit cooler than that based on the fact that we are dealing with some persistent gusty winds.
Former Washburn Officer Accused of Lying on Records in Mysterious Death of Arizona Man Found in Maine
The eerie case of an Arizona man found dead in Maine has taken a bizarre twist, as a former Washburn police officer stands accused of fudging police records tied to the man's disappearance. Erik Foote, a U.S. Army veteran reported missing since January 30, was identified as the body found near the Aroostook River, per the state medical examiner's office. As reported by Fox 10 Phoenix, the cause of death is still under investigation with results "pending" additional tests.
Racing for Awareness
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - If you were out and about in Presque Isle on Saturday you may have seen runners covered in bright colors. This was the 3rd annual Color ME 5K Race. The event was put on by the Hope and Justice project to raise awareness of abuse. News Source 8 Reporter Megan Waceken has the story.
More Sunshine Expected Tomorrow, Shower Chances Return Late Weekend
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - Good Friday evening everyone! It was another beautiful day today with plenty of sunshine and temperatures near average. Of course the other greater story was the fact that we didn’t have much of a breeze present. That all came down to the state of our weather setup. High pressure remains the dominant force in control of our weather pattern through the first half of the weekend. But now, we don’t have a stronger system pulling to our east creating what we call a tight gradient as wind in simple terms is air moving from high to low pressure. We are keeping an eye on a system for you out in the Midwest that has been bringing some severe weather to that portion of the US. I am not expecting any severe weather as it comes into play here locally, but it will bring us a return to showers late in the weekend.
A Memorial Parade in Honor of Wesley Coty
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - A grieving community came together today to support a family working through loss. After an 11-year-old boy died in late March, his classmates wanted to do something big to honor him. And they did, with a parade of more than 200 trucks belonging to community members going through the streets of Presque Isle today and a sea of orange. News Source 8 Reporter Megan Waceken was there and has the story.
Throwback Thursday - Arbor Day
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - While this past Monday was Earth day, April is also the month of another environmentally focused holiday which will be celebrated tomorrow, Arbor Day, and it’s the focus of this week’s Throwback Thursday with Brian Bouchard. In 1872, a journalist by the name...
Local Nursing Home Closure Sparks Family Concerns
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - At the beginning of March the Presque Isle Rehab and Nursing Center announced they will be closing their doors by the end of June. Following this announcement, WAGM spoke to administrators at the nursing home about what this transition to closure means for the community. Now, a family member of a resident has come forward to speak about their experience. NewsSource 8′s Rothery Sullivan has more.
Caribou Meeting Addresses Brush Cleanup, Roadwork
CARIBOU, Maine (WAGM) - Brush removal and road maintenance were the main topics of conversation at Caribou’s city council Monday night. The budget available for paving roads in Caribou was discussed, which will possibly include some maintenance on the runways this summer. “We’re kind of being pushed a little...
Students at Caribou Community School Learn Budgeting Techniques During Financial Literacy Month
CARIBOU, Maine (WAGM) - April is financial literacy month and as part of the National Teen Tech-In, the third graders at Caribou Community School spent today learning about budgeting and managing money. One exercise included students choosing from a list of careers and deciding what items they need to budget...
Pediatric Health Fair Gets Kids Thinking
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - Getting kids interested in making healthy choices can be difficult, but an event organized by UMFK aims to change that. NewsSource8′s Brian Bouchard has the story. “Today we’re hosting a health fair for kids in 2nd and 3rd grades. We’re just teaching them about...
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