Megan Waceken

Multimedia Journalist at WAGM-TV (Presque Isle, ME )

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Articles

Historic building in Van Buren demolished

1 week ago | wabi.tv | Megan Waceken

VAN BUREN, Maine (WAGM) - Van Buren is known for its historic buildings, and now the town has one less. Formerly known as the Yacht Club on 88 Main Street, a decades-old building has now been demolished. The demolition was planned by the town of Van Buren, and plans have already been put in place as to what will be in that spot next. The building stood three stories tall and held countless memories for folks and Van Buren.
One less historic building in Van Buren

1 week ago | wagmtv.com | Megan Waceken

VAN BUREN, Maine (WAGM) - Van Buren is known for its historic buildings, and now the town has one less historic building. Formerly known as the Yacht Club on 88 Main Street, a decades-old building has now been demolished. The demolition was planned by the town of Van Buren, and plans have already been put in place as to what will be in that spot next. The building stood three stories tall and held countless memories for folks and Van Buren.
Influx of Real IDs cause 90 day wait for an appointment to the BMV

2 weeks ago | wagmtv.com | Megan Waceken

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - An hour wait or more at the BMV isn’t always doable for folks. And with the appointments being scheduled 90 days out, some folks are getting in a bind when it comes to their driver’s license expiration date. The Secretary of State, Shenna Bellows, shared some tips to help those folks out. The Real ID requirement has many working on getting theirs so they can continue to fly.
A lack in Canadian tourism throughout the county

2 weeks ago | wagmtv.com | Megan Waceken

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - Tourism has been low in the county. It started with late winter snowfall, and now this spring has had a decrease in visitors from across the border. Since 2014, George Dionne has prepared the Grand Isle Campground for the visitors the camping season brings in.
Elder abuse awareness and services aimed to help

2 weeks ago | wagmtv.com | Megan Waceken

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - The Hope and Justice Project has helped many people get out of an abusive domestic relationship, but you may not know that it is also a resource for folks experiencing Elder Abuse. For Elder Abuse Awareness month, we spoke with the executive director, Courtney Chasse, at the Hope and Justice Project to learn more. “We work with, on average, about 60 people per year, which seems like a small number, but for abuse in later life,” says Chasse.
A look at the Homeless Shelter of Aroostook’s new partnership

2 weeks ago | wagmtv.com | Megan Waceken

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - A new partnership between City Hall and the homeless shelter of Aroostook aims to help the unhoused. “So we had the approval last week at the city council meeting that we can enter into a partnership with the city,” says Kari Bradstreet, executive director for the Homeless Services of Aroostook. WAGM has reached out to City Hall to learn more about the partnership, but has not heard back.
Houlton man sentenced in 2015 murder case challenges conviction

3 weeks ago | wabi.tv | Megan Waceken

HOULTON, Maine (WAGM) - A man who has served 10 years out of his 65-year sentence was at the Houlton District court for an evidentiary hearing in the post-conviction review. Reginald Dobbins received his sentence in 2015 after the murder of Keith Suitter. On Friday at the evidentiary hearing, Dobbins’ attorney brought to the judge multiple accusations about the fairness of the trial in 2015. Including: misuse of alcohol under the legal drinking age and possible statements under the influence.
Houlton man with 65 year sentence, post-conviction review hearing

3 weeks ago | wagmtv.com | Megan Waceken

HOULTON, Maine (WAGM) - A man who has served 10 years out of his 65-year sentence was at the Houlton District court for an evidentiary hearing in the post-conviction review. Reginald Dobbins received his sentence in 2015 after the murder of Keith Suitter. Today at the evidentiary hearing, Dobbins’ attorney brought to the judge multiple accusations about the fairness of the trial in 2015. Including: misuse of alcohol under the legal drinking age and possible statements under the influence.
Targeting the spruce budworm population

3 weeks ago | wagmtv.com | Megan Waceken

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - Folks are working to prevent the Spruce budworm population from getting out of control in our Northern Maine Woods. This time of year, buds of the spruce and fir trees have emerged from the ground and would now be a snack for the active spruce budworm. A perfect time to be spraying those buds with pesticides. However, pesticides can’t be sprayed in rainy weather.
Young authors are brought together by Aroostook Right to Read

1 month ago | wagmtv.com | Megan Waceken

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - Throughout the County, young writers gathered for the Young Author Institute event held by the Aroostook Right to Read Organization. The event was well-attended in its 43rd annual year. 163 students in total from around the County were there.