I’ve been on the radio in northern Maine for over 30 years—all told—starting in the days when we still spun records on turntables and dinosaurs still roamed the earth. Music is in my blood and I was naturally drawn to radio in college, where I was studying Speech-Communications. Every day I’m up before the dawn to gather the news, sports and weather and find the most concise way to deliver it to folks dashing off to work or school. When I’m not at the radio station, I might be playing guitar and singing with my band, digging in the garden or hanging with my family watching Dr. Who. It always seems a little strange when people tell me, “I’ve listened to you all my life.” But it also means a lot to me to be a part of this community where I was born and “partly raised.” I love living, working and playing right here in my little town.
Mark Shaw
Aroostook County Closings and Delays – Tuesday, January 17th
Freezing rain and sleet over the past 24 hours has led to some slick surfaces. Here's a look at weather-related closings and delays for Tuesday:
Two People Dead in Overnight Fire on Main Street in Woodstock, N.B.
Woodstock Police say two people were found dead early Saturday morning following a fire at a residence on Main Street in Woodstock, New Brunswick.
Stolen Vehicle Recovered After Crash in Fort Fairfield
Police are investigating after an SUV that was reported stolen in Presque Isle on Thursday was found about four hours later crashed in Fort Fairfield.
Storm Closings and Cancellations – Aroostook County (Friday, Jan. 13)
Heavy snow and freezing rain will make travel difficult Thursday night and Friday as the first major January storm hits Aroostook County and Western New Brunswick.
Storm to Bring Heavy Snow, Wintry Mix to Aroostook County
A storm bearing down on Aroostook County will bring the first significant snowfall in nearly four weeks, before changing over to freezing rain and rain in many areas.
Fire Destroys Home in Etna, Maine
Firefighters from eight communities battled a fire Tuesday morning at a home in Etna, just west of Bangor.
Suspect in Bangor Kidnapping, Robbery Arrested
A Brewer man has been arrested and police are searching for a second suspect in connection with an alleged kidnapping and robbery in Bangor Monday evening.
Edmundston, N.B. Man Reported Missing
A 29-year-old Edmundston man has been reported missing after his family said he had not contacted them for several days.
Home Extensively Damaged in Hit-and-Run Crash in Abbot, Maine
Police say they have identified the driver involved in a hit-and-run crash in Abbott that caused significant damage to a two-story home early Wednesday evening.
Thousands Still Without Power in Maine Three Days After Wind Storm
Utility crews are hard at work across Maine in the wake of a damaging wind and rain storm that swept across the region just before Christmas.