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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.
Town of Easton Celebrates Retirement of Town Manager
EASTON, Maine (WAGM) - The Town of Easton celebrated the retirement of a familiar face. After 13 years of serving the town of Easton, Monday was Former Easton Town Manager Jim Gardner’s last day on the job. With over 25 years municipal experience between Washburn, Ashland and Easton, Gardner announced his retirement at the beginning of the year with longtime clerk Cheryl Clark taking on the role as Town Manager.
The Sportsman’s Show Comes Back to Presque Isle
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - There was lots of activity, and crowds of folks at the forum over the weekend. This is where the Presque Isle Fish and Game Club had its Spring Sportsman’s show. Each year the Presque Isle Fish and Game Club opens this event to the public as a part of its fundraiser.
Easton Schools Host Life-Flight Presentation
EASTON, Maine (WAGM) - An Easton graduate returned to his alma mater today to teach students about his career as a life-flight helicopter pilot. Karri Triplett has the story. Easton graduate Kirk Donovan is teaching these current Easton students about his career. As a life-flight pilot, he uses this helicopter to respond to medical emergencies and transport injured patients to the hospital quickly. In a very special show and tell, he landed his helicopter at the school with his life flight team, taking time to explain what they do to help save lives.
Presque Isle VA Clinic Expands Veteran Care in Aroostook County
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - VA Maine Healthcare celebrated the opening of the new Presque Isle VA Clinic this morning with veterans, and members of Maine’s congressional delegation in attendance. After years of construction, Veterans in Aroostook County now have a new Community Based Outpatient Clinic or CBOC located...
Children’s Museum of Aroostook Eyes Late May Launch
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - A few months ago we told you about a pop up event to test ideas for the new children’s museum that’s coming to Presque Isle. With the museum expected to open next month, NewsSource 8′s Rothery Sullivan caught up with one of the board members about what people can expect.
Maine Forest Rangers respond to several fires amid elevated fire danger
AROOSTOOK COUNTY, Maine — Maine Forest Rangers kept busy on Saturday as crews responded to multiple fires in Aroostook County amid elevated fire risk across much of the state. The group, which is a part of Maine's Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry, posted on social media their responses...
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