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‘Marigolds for a Cause’ sale happening Saturday in Holden
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - A Holden woman is making a difference, one marigold at a time. When Stephanie Chesley sets her mind on something, there’s no stopping her. Her latest endeavor started when the Health Equity Alliance approached Literacy Volunteers of Bangor about helping out at their new HEART Center, a safe haven for homeless people.
High school football officiating classes being held at Bangor's Cohen School
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - The Maine Association of Football Officials is running classes at Cohen School in Bangor on Thursdays at 6 p.m. starting on Aug. 15. The Cohen School allows instructors to use Cameron Stadium for teaching lessons on terminology, preparation, and mechanics so that new officials can be comfortable on the field.
UMaine planning new multi-million dollar Food Innovation Lab
ORONO -- The University of Maine is working on a multi-million dollar project that could be used to expand the reach of local food and beverage companies. The University of Maine plans to spend five million dollars on a food innovation lab focused on the processing and preservation of food and beverages.
Pastor celebrates 50 years of ministry
TRENTON - A pastor in Trenton is reaching a big milestone. Bob Crosthwaite is celebrating 50 years in ministry. He started the Faith Community Fellowship Church with his son Todd in 1997. He was also a member of the Ellsworth City Council and served 3 terms as a state representative.
Lakeside Summer Music Series begins in Glenburn
GLENBURN, Maine (WABI) - The Lakeside Summer Music Series kicked off Thursday night in Glenburn. The Lakeside Landing on Pushaw Lake was rocking out with music from the local band ‘CrossRoads’. Each concert features a different local musician and a local food truck. The event is free to...
Local park prepares for upcoming celebration
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - A park in Bangor is hosting their annual celebration featuring free food and several non-profit organizations. The Community Celebration in Coe Park is set for this Saturday from 10 to noon. There will be live music, yard games, free food and even a piñata. It...
Maine's Haley Ryan wins bronze medal with Team Canada ball hockey team
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Maine hockey player Haley Ryan was on a different kind of rink earlier this month. She helped Team Canada win a bronze medal in ball hockey at the ISBHF World Women’s Championship in Visp, Switzerland. “We had a couple good games right off the bat....
All-Star cheerleaders ready for Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl Classic
AUBURN, Maine (WABI) - All-Star cheerleaders will be on the field at the Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl Classic. They’ve come together at Central Maine Community College in Auburn for a crash course on the upcoming routine. “It’s incredible getting to experience this and meeting new people. These girls are...
UMaine's Jeremiah Jenkins drafted by Giants, joins Maine alumni in MLB
Earlier this week, UMaine Baseball's Jeremiah Jenkins realized every young ballplayer’s dream when he heard his name called in the 2024 MLB Draft!. Jenkins had a spectacular three seasons with the Black Bears and now he moves on to the San Francisco Giants organization where he will join former Maine stars Quinn McDaniel and Nick Sinacola!
4 arrested for possible drug trafficking at Indian Township home
INDIAN TOWNSHIP, Maine (WGME) -- Four people have been arrested following an investigation into drug trafficking at an Indian Township home on Wednesday. Those arrested include Alex Tomah Jr., 22, Alex Tomah Sr., 49, Taylor Smiley, 25, and Jerkeir Grant, 26, who is from the Bronx in New York. They have been charged with Aggravated Trafficking in Schedule W Drugs (Fentanyl).
Black Bears vs. Old Town Fire Truck [VIDEO]
When it's in the high 80's and you are trying to build team camaraderie, what do you do? If you are the University of Maine Football Team, you call the Old Town Fire Department (non-emergency number of course!) Thanks to Tyler Krusz from ABC 7/Fox 22 for the video posted...
Freshmen Colt Pacers spar at Bangor
Bangor, ME – Two $16,000-plus divisions of Maine Sire Stakes sparred for dollars as each of the freshmen male pacing victors played “catch me if you can,” on Thursday (July 18). The first $16,162 division for 2-year-old pacing colts and geldings was a repeat performance for Massive...
Everything You Need to Know About Maine’s New ‘Blue Envelope Program’
The Augusta Police Department announced something new that pulled me in. The Blue Envelope Program is a new program geared towards having a better level of interaction between officers and folks with disabilities or special needs, including down syndrome, autism spectrum disorder, dementia, and even anxiety and depression. The program was created by the Down Syndrome Advocacy Project of Maine.
Why the Maine Turnpike Changed the Exit Numbers 20 Years Ago
For an entire generation of drivers, the Maine Turnpike numbering system seems like it's always been that way. Rather than worry about pure exit numbers like you'll find in other New England states, Maine uses mile markers on its most prolific highway. But it hasn't always been that way. The...
Flights, online services in Maine resuming after global IT outage
Airlines are slowly resuming operations Friday, after a global IT outage forced many flights at the Portland International Jetport to be delayed or canceled. The crowds were beginning to dissipate by about 9:30 a.m., but there were still some signs of disruption. Many screens throughout the jetport that usually display digital ads or other information showed a blue error message instead.
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