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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...
Bangor To Bring July 4 Fireworks Back To Waterfront in 2024
"We're going back down to the river, on the waterfront behind Tim Hortons." Tony Bernatche has been President of the Greater Bangor 4th of July Corporation for the past 18 years. He said that historically, the committee has set them off along the river. But on a couple of occasions...
Wardens preparing for July Fourth weekend and operation dry water
STATEWIDE -- As many people are expected to take their jet skis or boats out on the water this Fourth of July weekend, game wardens are preparing to also be out in full force, looking for anyone operating under the influence. "The fourth of July weekend has historically been pretty...
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...
Eddington veteran gifted new roof
EDDINGTON, Maine (WABI) - Dale Harmon, a US Navy veteran, was in the market to replace his leaky roof. When he looked into getting estimates, one quote was much cheaper than the others. “I just called three different companies and got estimates, and this one called and told me they...
Brewer holds celebration of life for City Councilor Jerry Goss
BREWER, Maine (WABI) - People gathered Saturday to remember the life of the longtime Brewer City Councilor Jerry Goss. Goss passed away in December at the age of 76. A celebration of life was held at the Brewer Community School Performing Arts Center. Among those in attendance was Senator Susan...
Easy access to summer fun with Thompson Free Library
DOVER-FOXCROFT — A library is like an all-access pass to great programs, services, and resources. Accessibility is key to everyone. This summer, we’re bringing the whole mountain range to Mohammed. And what an eclectic lineup it is. July at the Thompson Free Library in Dover-Foxcroft is for chasing Bigfoot, making fairy houses, reading oracle cards, and watching show-stopping puppeteers!
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...
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.
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