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The interlibrary van delivery service will resume next week, after being suspended for the summer
AROOSTOOK COUNTY, Maine (WAGM) - Local libraries faced challenges getting books for the public this summer due to the interlibrary loan van delivery service being disrupted. Thankfully, this service will be brought back in September. The interlibrary van delivery service is a book-lending program that’s run by the Maine State...
08/27/2024 High School Fall Sports Results
FORT FAIRFIELD, Maine (WAGM) - Four different soccer games were played around the County today including Central Aroostook at Fort Fairfield. The girls played first at 5pm. Although they started off the season 0-1, head coach Molly Kingsbury is confident about the future. “We definitely we lost a large senior...
UMPI Women’s soccer team prepares for the season.
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) -The University of Maine Presque Isle Women’s soccer team heads into the season with a new coach and a full roster of players. John Ala takes over as head coach. Ala had been an assistant Coach for the past few years. The Owls have over 20 women attending practice, that is way up from last year when they only had 12 on the roster.
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.
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.
Portland, Maine is One of the Fastest-Warming Places in New England
Whether you believe that mankind is causing global warming or not, there is no denying that our climate is changing. If you have lived in an area for more than a few years, you have probably noticed a change in the weather. When I was growing up in Northern Maine, the winters were always cold and snowy. That is no longer the case. These days, even though Aroostook County still gets a significant amount of snow, it is nothing like it was back in the '80s and '90s.
Murky water in Lisbon leaves residents with concerns
LISBON(WGME) - Some residents in Lisbon have recently been dealing with brown murky water. Residents are comparing their water to things such as Moxie soda, black coffee and mud. This isn't the first-time residents have had to deal with this. Abby and Chase Cote say they have lived in Lisbon...
'You cannot speak:' Waterboro man cut off from speaking at Sanford City Council meeting
SANFORD (WGME) – A man was recently cut off from addressing Sanford's city council over an issue at a local cemetery. Families have been upset over upkeep at Oakdale Cemetery, with open grave plots and long grass. Because the cemetery issues weren't on the agenda, one man tried to...
Mandatory Membership Card Scan Coming to Costco In Scarborough, Maine
Sharing your Costco card for the Scarborough, Maine store? That's gonna stop soon. Last year Costco said that they were thinking about a mandatory membership scan to get into stores. For Mainers, we've barely had our Costco and they are already changing policy. According to MSN, they started testing out...
Luxury living in Ogunquit, Maine: Four new $2 million homes coming soon
Greetings! Welcome to another Friday and to the latest dispatch from your Coast Star Connection! How is it that Labor Day Weekend is here and that summer as we tend to think of it is practically over? As you launch the three-day weekend and celebrate summer's last hurrah, here are some recent Coast Star stories for you for those moments of rest as you gear up for the return of the busy season that awaits . ....
City of Ellsworth introducing payment plan for seniors affected by 30% tax increase
ELLSWORTH -- The City of Ellsworth is starting a program that aims to help seniors pay off their property taxes. According to Ellsworth tax assessors, a state program for those 65 and older froze property taxes last year. They say the program was repealed for being too expensive and those...
Self Checkout Lanes Are Likely Doomed at Walmart in Scarborough, Maine
What seemed like a great idea just a few short years ago is feeling like one giant disaster at Walmart in Scarborough, Maine. If you haven't visited the Walmart in Scarborough recently, you've avoided what has become a major pain point and nuisance for those customers that regularly shop at that location. Walmart is known for "rolling back" prices but what they seem to be doing is rolling back the usage of self-checkout lanes.
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