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Christmas in Caribou Kicks Off Thursday Night

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - Christmas in Caribou kicks off Thursday night. The town of Caribou and the Caribou Recreation Department are hosting this year’s events in Lyndon Square. The holiday festivities start at 5:30 p.m. tomorrow with a holiday market edition of Thursdays on Sweden Street. County residents can enjoy live music and local vendors until 8 p.m. The market will return on Thursday, Nov. 12, with the same hours.

Caribou, ME · 9d
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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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Douglas Carlisle Jr. wins Maine House District 5 race

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - Republican Douglas C. Carlisle Jr. has won the race for Maine House District 5, defeating Democrat Lori Kenneson in Tuesday’s general election, according to unofficial results with an estimated 99% of ballots counted. Carlisle, a Presque Isle resident, will succeed Republican Joseph Underwood, who...

Presque Isle, ME · 9d
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Millinocket street draws trick-or-treaters on Halloween

Millinocket, Maine (WAGM) - Massachusetts Avenue was the street trick-or-treaters did not want to miss in Millinocket this Halloween. Halloween has become a big tradition on the street over the past few years. The street transforms into a Halloween hotspot, with barricades at both ends and police cruisers blocking off connecting roads. Several homeowners went all out to make the night special.

Millinocket, ME · 10d
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The Best Places to Retire in Maine Might Surprise You

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Maine · 11d

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Tritown area recognizes volunteer firefighters

The Towns of Mapleton, Castle Hill and Chapman, which have enjoyed being an interlocal cooperation Since 1992, recently celebrated their employees during an appreciation supper and awards ceremony at the Mapleton Lions Hall. Among those recognized was firefighter Lance Johnson, who marked 35 years as a volunteer with the Mapleton,...

Mapleton, ME · 10d

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A journey of a lifetime

This past fall Jerry Riley, accompanied by his son Jerad, joined other veterans flying from Maine to Washington, D.C. as guests of Honor Flight Maine. Elwood Prosser, was also a participant on another flight last year. His younger brother Conrad who had also served in the Army from 1982-86, accompanied him on the trip.

Maine · 12d

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Outreach coordinator says about 7 people in Aroostook County are living in tents

Aroostook County, ME · 11d

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Aroostook County takes part in Built for Zero national homelessness conference

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) -Aroostook County is one of about 170 communities taking part in Built for Zero, a national effort to help end homelessness. Local leaders say the shortage of shelters and affordable housing remains a problem. Built for Zero participation. Finding a place to live can be one...

Aroostook County, ME · 10d

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RC racetrack installed at Children’s Museum of Aroostook County

CARIBOU, Maine (WAGM) - A new exhibit at the Children’s Museum of Aroostook County is getting attention from groups of all ages. Roostook County Car Club partnered with the museum to install an RC racetrack. Track details. The racetrack will be used all year. The car club has 10...

Aroostook County, ME · 10d

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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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Pierce Gorneault Wins State Title as County Cross Country Teams Shine

Caribou's Pierce Gorneault wins the Class B state championship, Emma Graves takes second, Houlton/GHCA finishes runner-up in Class C, and Caribou earns both Class B Sportsmanship Awards.

Aroostook County, ME · 12d

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Outreach coordinator says about 7 people in Aroostook County are living in tents

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - Outreach coordinator Lori-Ann Chandler said about seven people she is working with in Aroostook County are living outside in tents as nights get colder. “I’ve got maybe 7 that’s out, like completely out, which isn’t bad compared to what it could be,” Chandler said. “But...

Aroostook County, ME · 13d

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The Best Places to Retire in Maine Might Surprise You

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Maine · 14d

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Aroostook County voters weigh choices in US Senate race

With the midterms less than a week away, Aroostook voters are weighing two of their own in one of the nation’s most watched races. Republican incumbent U.S. Sen. Susan Collins and Democratic challenger Troy Jackson have both touted their working class heritage in Aroostook in their U.S. Senate battle. Collins, 73, points to her family’s longtime lumber business. Jackson, 58, touts five generations of logging roots.

Aroostook County, ME · 13d

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Pierce Gorneault Wins State Title as County Cross Country Teams Shine

Caribou's Pierce Gorneault wins the Class B state championship, Emma Graves takes second, Houlton/GHCA finishes runner-up in Class C, and Caribou earns both Class B Sportsmanship Awards.

Aroostook County, ME · 12d

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Northern Maine Community College, Avec Community Action, United Way of Aroostook celebrate official opening of campus childcare center

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine – Community leaders, educators, families and supporters gathered to celebrate the official opening and ribbon cutting of the NMCC Childcare Center operated by Avec Community Action, located in the Timothy D. Crowley Building on the campus of Northern Maine Community College. The new center represents the...

Aroostook County, 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 · 13d

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Presque Isle elementary unveils attendance-based book vending machine

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - Elementary students in Presque Isle can earn free books through new book vending machines that reward good attendance. Pine Street Elementary held an assembly Tuesday to unveil their machine and explain to students how they can earn books. Attendance at Pine Street. Bill Guerrette, the...

Presque Isle, ME · 16d