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Throwback Thursday - One Woman’s Selfless Easter Tradition
10+ hour, 25+ min ago (362+ words) CARIBOU, Maine (WAGM) - A look back at one woman's selfless effort to bring Easter joy to children across Aroostook County. It's the focus of this week's Throwback Thursday with Brian Bouchard. When it comes to giving back, one woman's generosity…...
WATCH: NewsSource 8 at 6 - April 2nd, 2026
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (40+ words) WATCH: NewsSource 8 at 6 - April 2nd, 2026WAGM WATCH: NewsSource 8 at 6 - April 2nd, 2026 Throwback Thursday - One Woman's Selfless Easter Tradition Maine forest fire risk rising as spring arrives WATCH: NewsSource 8 at 6 - April 1st, 2026...
McDonald’s tries a simpler approach with its new McValue menu
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (702+ words) The fast-food giant's budget-focused McValue menu will have 10 items that each cost under $3 starting April 21. The breakfast items include hash browns or a Sausage McMuffin. A small order of fries or a McDouble burger are among the options the rest…...
Residents in Stockholm and Winn Can Now Renew Motor Vehicle Registrations Online
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (159+ words) STOCKHOLM, Maine (WAGM) - Secretary of State Shenna Bellows announced that the towns of Stockholm and Winn have launched Rapid Renewal, an online service that allows residents to renew motor vehicle registrations. Rapid Renewal, operated by the Maine Bureau of Motor…...
UMaine students design upgrades for endangered salmon hatchery
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (242+ words) ASHLAND, Maine (WAGM) - A northern Maine salmon hatchery is fighting to protect the endangered species, Outer Bay Fundy Salmon, and a group of college students is stepping in with a plans to help. The facility's salmon are vulnerable to storms…...
A Fresh Blanket of Snow Expected for Tomorrow, with Travel Concerns Possible for the Morning Commute
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (623+ words) A Fresh Blanket of Snow Expected for Tomorrow, with Travel Concerns Possible for the Morning Commute'WAGM PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - Good evening everyone and happy Tuesday. We've seen another day featuring active weather with snow showers working through the region....
Northern Maine salmon hatchery gets help from UMaine engineering students
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (536+ words) Ashland, Maine (WAGM) - A northern Maine salmon hatchery working to protect one of the last remaining salmon gene lines in the U.S. is facing challenges, from funding gaps to environmental threats. Hundreds of young endangered salmon at the hatchery depend on…...
Maine’s revived Class S basketball tournament sees success in first season
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (247+ words) PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - The Maine Principals" Association"s decision to revive Class S for the first time in over five decades meant many of the county"s teams would be reclassified. At the Maine Principals" Association Basketball Tournament in…...
Residents Take the Runway at Country Village Estates Fashion Show
4+ day, 55+ min ago (120+ words) MADAWASKA, Maine (WAGM) " Residents at Country Village Estates took center stage this weekend for a unique community event celebrating personal stories through fashion. The "Family Rooted Fashion Show 2026" was held Saturday at the facility, featuring five residents who modeled outfits…...
Sledding the County - Season Wrap Up
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (427+ words) PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - As snowmobile season winds down across northern Maine, so does this year's run of Sledding the County. Over the past 11 weeks, the series looked at everything from trail conditions and safety to racing, technology, history and…...