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Early fall enrollment up 10 percent at NMCC
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Classes at Northern Maine Community College began on Monday, August 26 and early fall enrollment is up 10 percent, marking the third consecutive year of enrollment growth. In addition to higher enrollment, the campus is operating at full residential capacity, with nearly 100 students living in student housing while pursuing credentials.
A Cold Start to Tomorrow, with Shower Chances Returning for the Weekend
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - Good evening everyone and happy Thursday. We had a picture perfect day across the county today with plenty of sunshine in place. This helped temperatures warm up during the afternoon hours, with highs reaching the upper 60s and lower 70s. High pressure is once again in control of our weather, and the large area of high pressure is helping to prolong the nice stretch into the start of the weekend. A low pressure system and series of fronts approaches the region Saturday afternoon, sparking off shower chances during the afternoon and evening hours. Showers likely last into Sunday, with activity looking more scattered in nature during the daytime hours. Cloud cover likely lingers for most of Sunday, with skies clearing out and sunshine returning to the forecast for Labor Day Monday.
Silver alert issued for missing man possibly in Caribou
CARIBOU — A silver alert has been issued for 74-year-old Duane Doherty of Virginia, who may have traveled north to the Caribou area, according to the Caribou Police Department. Doherty, who has ties to this region, is believed to be operating a red Toyota RAV4 with a disabled license...
Cary building raffle goes to Caribou woman, proceeds benefit cancer center
CARIBOU, Maine – Tracy Emery of Caribou is the winner of a storage building that was raffled to benefit the Jefferson Cary Cancer Center. The winning ticket was drawn on Saturday, August 17 at Cary Medical Center’s 100th Anniversary Picnic. The raffle which began in June raised nearly $15,000.
Maine Weather: Clear Skies Thursday, Scattered Showers Loom Over Labor Day
Caribou, ME – Sunshine and cool weather are forecasted for Caribou today, marking the start of a pleasant Labor Day weekend. Temperatures are expected to reach a high of 70°F Thursday, with clear skies dominating the day. Friday looks even warmer, with a high of 75°F and continued sunshine.
Hampden Academy host of high school soccer play day
HAMPDEN -- Hampden played host to a high school soccer play day on Saturday, where games were played all day long across three fields at H.A. Girls and boys soccer teams from Caribou to M.D.I. flooded the campus to participate in the event. The players say it's helpful to compete against teams from other classes.
Some are Masking Up after Positive Covid Cases in the County
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - Hospitals in the county are noticing a rise in COVID as cases around the nation have increased. We spoke with hospital officials from Cary Medical and AR Gould to find out what they are seeing and the measures they are taking to keep patients and staff safe. News Source 8 reporter Megan Waceken has the story.
Couple sue bank, real estate company over Caribou home foreclosure
CARIBOU, Maine — A couple is suing a Caribou bank and real estate company, among others, for allegedly conspiring to foreclose on their home illegally and causing water damage that prevented it from being sold. David and Sandy Marrett, who live in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts, are seeking undisclosed compensatory...
St. John Valley Weather for Aug. 28-Sept. 3, 2024
A cold front will exit the region as the morning progresses as high pressure builds into the Valley from the James Bay region in Canada. Skies become mostly clear by this afternoon/evening with rain ending by midday. Highs reach the mid-60s with mostly clear skies and lows in the mid-40s tonight.
School open house is Wednesday
Mapleton Elementary School will host an open house from 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28, for the 2024-25 school year. Morning session Pre-K and K students will meet their teachers from 5 to 5:30 p.m., and those in the afternoon session will meet the teachers from 5:30 to 6 p.m. Regular classroom teachers for grades 1 to 5 will be in their classrooms from 5 to 6 p.m.
Bright and Sunny Through The End of the Week, Temperatures on the Cooler Side
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - Good Thursday morning everyone! The sunshine has finally returned with high pressure in control, but it has been paired with some cooler temperatures to start. In the last 24 hours, temperatures have dropped a good 15 to 20 degrees. Even with the sunshine this afternoon,...
International enrollment increases significantly since last year
International House has been serving Washburn with global competence for students, faculty and staff for many years. The most recent numbers show that Washburn has 290 international students currently enrolled. Among them, 105 are new or transfer students for this semester. Heidi Staerkel, associate director of the International Programs, expressed...
Caribou council hires local contractor to clean up Prospect Street property
CARIBOU, Maine – Caribou city councilors took action Monday to begin cleaning what many have viewed as a problem property downtown. In 2023, the city filed a lawsuit against John Barretto, the owner of a home at 15 Prospect St., for alleged safety code violations. The home burned in a fire months later, but a superior court judge in December still ordered Barretto to clear the property of debris by July 1, or else the city would remove it at his expense.
A Maine nursing home owner has been in the business for nearly 50 years. He wants out.
As president of Caribou Rehab and Nursing Center, Phil Cyr begins each morning walking the hallways, greeting every employee by name. The walls of the Aroostook County nursing home are full of local historical images compiled by Cyr’s daughter and nature photos taken by his older brother, Paul. The...
An anti-government group is recruiting in northern Maine
Ads and small public events attempting to recruit members for an anti-government group have been popping up in obscure Aroostook and Penobscot County locations, though it’s unclear how big a reach the organization has nationwide and if it’s gaining traction in Maine. Tactical Civics has been listed as...
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