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Presque Isle Native Competes on “The Floor”

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - A Presque Isle native is taking her love of music to national television. Callie Junkins was chosen to compete on the FOX game show “The Floor.”. 100 contestants are competing in a variety of categories for $250,000 on this season of “The Floor”. Callie...

Presque Isle, ME · 2d
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Aroostook County artists recall winter of the past

WRITTEN BY JEN LYNDS For many Mainers, winter darkness is an interminable shroud. It camouflages the reds and golds of fall and constricts summer abundance. In the hands of two Aroostook County artists, however, the season sings. Photographer Christopher Mills and Frank Sullivan, a fine artist and teacher, capture beauty in the winter barrenness. Using […]

Aroostook County, ME · 1d

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The fish of 10,000 casts: Chasing muskie in Aroostook County

WRITTEN BY DYLAN SAVAGEAU A foot-long lure is a curious thing to throw at a fish, particularly when you might spend an entire day doing it without getting so much as a follow. But that’s muskie fishing on the St. John River, where anglers in Aroostook County pursue one of Maine’s most unusual game fish. […]

Aroostook County, ME · 1d

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Fort Kent cast prepares for ‘Les Misérables’ performances

FORT KENT, Maine (WAGM) - Actors preparing to perform “Les Misérables” in Fort Kent said learning the music and understanding the story behind each song are part of bringing the show to the stage. The musical follows Jean Valjean, a former prisoner trying to build a new...

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These Aroostook students are tackling ‘Les Mis’

“I knew we had some great voices, but it’s just amazing," Fort Kent Community High School theater director Doug Clapp said.

Fort Kent, ME · 4d

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This Northern Maine Town Celebrates Christmas With Sleigh Rides, Holiday Lights, And Free Movies

Wooden Christmas sheds line a downtown street, built to look like a tiny European holiday village. They sit in far northern Maine, where winter shows up early and stays a good while. The sheds were donated by a local company. Every Saturday in December, they turn into small shops selling...

Caribou, ME · 6d

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Longtime Presque Isle grocery store to reopen next week as Hannaford

It will be Hannaford’s 69th Maine location and will kick off a new chapter for a longstanding neighborhood grocery store.

Presque Isle, ME · 8d

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An illegally killed bull moose became an unusual classroom lesson for Maine students

East Grand High School students in Danforth got a hands-on lesson in processing wild game Wednesday.

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Throwback Thursday - Never Too Old

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - For 90 year old Bessie Higgins, age was never a reason to stop learning or creating. It’s the focus of this week’s Throwback Thursday with Brian Bouchard. There’s an old saying that you’re never too old to learn something new, and Bessie Higgins...

Presque Isle, ME · 8d

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A lasting salute to veterans & military K-9s

WRITTEN BY JOSHUA ARCHER Over the summer, a young man from Aroostook County set out to earn Eagle Scout status by completing a community project to honor local veterans and the often overlooked K-9s who served.  After several years of hard work and with most of the necessary boxes ticked — merit badges, examples of […]

Aroostook County, ME · 8d

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Celebration marks end of yearlong portrait project

A Presque Isle photography company hosted the first annual Wicked Wise Women Gala Oct. 17 at the Northeastland Hotel in Presque Isle, marking the culmination of a year-round portrait project centered on women, community and confidence. A partnership between Heather Mladek Photography and Ignite PI, the gala was created to...

Presque Isle, ME · 10d

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Thanks for helping fix cats’ future

A new volunteer group called Cats: Fixing Their Future recently hosted a low-cost spay and neuter opportunity in Caribou, where area pet owners received low-cost pet care including spaying and neutering services for family pets. I am pleased to report that we (the volunteers, medical team and myself) saw a...

Caribou, ME · 10d

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Winery reaps awards at Big E

Hidden Spring Winery, owned and operated by Aroostook County locals Richard Sloat and Veronica Jean Sloat, won honors for Maine in the 2026 Big E Gold Medal Wine Competition. The showing was part of the Eastern States Exposition, held from Sept. 18 to Oct. 24 in West Springfield, Massachusetts. The...

Aroostook County, ME · 10d

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Is it a grouse or a partridge? Maine hunters weigh in

Veteran bird hunters would argue that the difference between grouse and partridge depends on your location: Aroostook County or southern Maine.

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Aroostook Iron CrossFit invites veterans, public to special workout

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Aroostook Iron CrossFit is commemorating Veterans Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11 with a special workout and would like to invite the community to join in. While the workout is open to anyone interested, veterans and active military service members are being extended a special invitation.

Presque Isle, ME · 12d

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5 Aroostook County theater groups team up for County Theater Season

AROOSTOOK COUNTY, Maine (WAGM) - Five theater groups in Aroostook County are teaming up to promote each other’s productions and give audiences a reason to attend more than one show. County Theater Season begins Friday and runs through Nov. 22. It brings together community and high school productions from...

Aroostook County, ME · 14d

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This Maine Restaurant Decorated With Vintage Car Parts Is Anything But Ordinary

Real Alfa Romeo sports car grilles hang on the walls of a dining room in northern Maine. They share space with vintage-style posters from Pebble Beach auto shows. The car theme isn’t random decoration. It honors a Silicon Valley executive who adored retro race cars. His family’s generosity helped...

Presque Isle, ME · 28d

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Training helped this longtime shelter dog find an Aroostook County home

The Houlton Humane Society partnered with Purpose Pups to help the shelter’s dogs learn basic obedience, socialization and integration skills.

Aroostook County, ME · 18d

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Magician encourages kids to ‘just keep going’ when things are tough

Caleb Morgan hopes sharing his own story of perseverance combined with fun tricks will help instill positive messages that kids will remember.

Aroostook County, ME · 18d