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One Historical Inn Near Bangor, Maine, Has a Chillingly Haunted History
Countless people have traveled along Route 1A in Maine from Bangor on their way to Ellsworth and Bar Harbor. Through twists and turns, you'll come up to a picturesque hilltop with a majestic Colonial building at the top, known as the Lucerne Inn. The inn has been maintained since it...
Locals weigh in on first presidential debate of 2024
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Thursday night saw the first Presidential Debate of 2024 between current President Biden and former President Trump. Questions of truth and competency have come into nationwide conversation following the debate. Locals that WABI TV5 spoke to have mixed feelings heading into the campaign cycle. Meanwhile, University...
City of Bangor launches ‘ClickFix’ app
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - The city of Bangor is set to launch a new website later this fall, but a component of that future website is now live. Bangor has launched what they’re calling their ClickFix app. This platform allows citizens of Bangor to lodge complaints and concerns. The...
Bangor community pools open for the summer
BANGOR, Maine — Residents of the Greater Bangor area are diving into the city’s two community pools following the facilities opening for the summer season on Wednesday. Recent years have been challenging for the Beth Pancoe Aquatic Center and the Dakin Pool due to staffing issues. However, this year Bangor has 25 lifeguards on staff, but Director of Bangor Parks and Recreation Tracy Willette would like to see that figure grow closer to 30.
Versant rates to change starting July 1
MOUNT DESERT ISLAND — Versant customers will see rate changes starting July 1, a company press release announced. Based on calculations from recently approved rates, residential customers in the Bangor Hydro District, which includes Mount Desert Island, should expect to see a slight decrease to their total bill, while customers in the Maine Public District will see an increase.
Hampden senior becomes a genealogy hobbyist
HAMPDEN--A woman from Hampden is finding a new passion for history; a subject she never enjoyed when she was in school. However these days 92-year-old Diane Littlefield can be found on her computer looking up her family's genealogy and helping others learn more about their own ancestors. Ninety-two-year-old Diane Littlefield...
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