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Pleasant and comfortable conditions ahead
PORTLAND, Maine — It is a beautiful Friday across Maine. Today, we'll have highs in the 80s for most of the state, with dry conditions and low humidity. Conditions are great for a beach day. This evening, we will be mostly clear, with temperatures in the upper 50s and reaching the 60s closer to the coast.
'This is our best option:' Maine farmers turn to solar energy due to contaminated fields
ARUNDEL (WGME) – PFAS, also known as forever chemicals, have been nothing short of disastrous for hundreds of Maine farmers. It's ruined their land, made their cattle, milk and eggs unsafe to eat and left many farmers with serious health problems. "This farm has been in our family since...
One of the Last RadioShacks in Maine Announces It Will Close
In the early '80s, there was a boom of RadioShack stores opening in Maine, partially thanks to the growing home computer business. My first PC was a Tandy 1000EX with a built-in 5 1/4" floppy disk drive, bought at RadioShack. We had a store open up locally in Oxford, and...
New Study Says Most People in Maine Sleep Like Garbage
There are so many delightful sounds and smells throughout the state of Maine, whether you're by the water and can hear the crashing of the waves, or further inland with crickets playing a symphony every night. There's the salty air or the scent of flower meadows all around the state.
Maine attorney general files complaint against couple for racist harassment of neighbors
BATH, Maine — Maine's attorney general has filed a civil rights complaint against a couple he said targeted their Black immigrant neighbors for months with a campaign of racist harassment. Attorney General Aaron Frey is using the complaint to ask a court to bar the Bath residents from having...
Old Town YMCA hosts 24 hour spin-a-thon to raise money for new spin bikes
OLD TOWN, Maine (WABI) - On Friday folks in Old Town were putting the ‘pedal to the metal’ to raise money for spin bikes at their local YMCA. The event was put on by Keith Miller, the childcare coordinator at the Old Town YMCA, as he’s set to cycle until 8 a.m. on Saturday morning.
PCHC receives grant to improve colorectal cancer screening
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) -Penobscot Community Health Care received $80,000 grant award from Maine Cancer Foundation. The funds support a project that aims to improve colorectal cancer screening in primary care. Colorectal cancer is a significant health concern here in Maine with increasing rates. PCHC plans to increase screening rates by...
Bangor State Fair returns for 175th year
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) -It’s weekend one of the Bangor State fair. The fair has been bringing thousands of people together for 175 years. People can enjoy rides, music, food, the demolition derby and more!. During the fair its all things Agriculture inside the Cross insurance center. Attractions like the...
Meet the Kidz Bop Kids before their show in Bangor!
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) -KIDZ BOP LIVE 2024 will bring kids of all ages to the Bangor waterfront this weekend. On Sunday, July 28th, they’ll be back at the Maine Savings Amphitheater to perform pop hits in a high-energy concert. TV5′s Morgan Sturdivant and her kids got a chance to...
Another FREE Movie Night Is Coming To Maine Savings Amphitheater
A FREE movie outdoors? Not a bad way to kick off an August weekend!. This summer, it is rare to have a non-concert night on the Bangor Waterfront, especially on a Friday, so get the family together on August 8th, because Bangor Parks and Recreation are teaming up with the Maine Savings Amphitheater, to host a FREE screening of the smash Disney hit "Encanto"
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