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Man Honored For 25 Years of Music in Oakfield
OAKFIELD, Maine (WAGM) - It’s a Tuesday night tradition in Oakfield. For the past 25 years folks have gathered for music and dancing. This week’s Oakfield Jams was slightly different from other weeks as folks wanted to thank the man who started it all. News Source 8 reporter Megan Waceken has the story.
East Millinocket WWII Veteran celebrates 100th birthday
HOWLAND, Maine (WABI) - Alan Gagnon is celebrating 100. “I mean it’s alright. I’m looking to be 200,” said Alan Gagnon, celebrating his birthday. Gagnon grew up outside of Fort Kent on a potato farm before he and his three brothers told their mother they were going to Southern Maine to work on a farm.
Medway Fire urges smoking safety following apartment fire
MEDWAY, Maine (WABI) - A fire damaged an apartment building in Medway Sunday afternoon. Firefighters responded to the building on Pattagumpus where a fire started in a cigarette butt container and spread to the building itself. Medway Fire says that damage to the building and deck was minor thanks to...
Maine Forest Service responds to wildfires across the state
Maine (WABI) - Maine Forest Rangers responded to a number of wildfires across the state. Rangers and a Maine Forest Service engine task force responded to a wildfire in an area northwest of Millinocket which was later contained. Another fire broke out near South Bay Road in Franklin. The Forest...
Patten asking for federal funding for its roads
PATTEN -- Patten; a small town that offers stunning views, displaying Mount Katahdin's beauty with its Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument. However, the roads leading up to the property are in such disrepair that town officials say something needs to be done, so Town Manager Gail Albert is doing her best to make something happen.
Katahdin Baseball team looks to return to Northern Regional Championship game
STACYVILLE, Maine (WAGM) - The Katahdin Cougars baseball team is looking for another successful season and a deep run in the playoffs. The Cougars made it to the Northern Regoinal Championship game last year. They lost to Bangor Christian in the title game last June. Coach Tim Thoreson says the team is excited to get the new season started.
Sherman Welding Shop Closed Following Fire
SHERMAN, Maine (WABI) - A business is Sherman is closed after being destroyed by fire last night. This is video taken by a viewer of the business Metal Works. The welding shop is located on Station Road. WABI learned everyone was able to make it out of the shop safely.
Sherman business destroyed by fire will not rebuild
SHERMAN -- A big loss to the Sherman community as a business that was recently destroyed in a fire announced they would not be able to rebuild. According to the Sherman Fire Chief Thomas Hayes, crews responded to the Metal Works automotive body shop on the Station Road just before 7 p.m. Thursday.
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