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Thunderstorms leave minor damage after passing over New Hampshire, Maine
CONWAY, NEW HAMPSHIRE (WGME) -- Severe weather made its way across Maine and New Hampshire Wednesday, and many areas were hit with heavy rains and wind. There were not many damage reports from the storm system, but for a few people the heavy rain left behind some destruction. “It was...
Maine delegate speaks on convention tone shift after Trump assassination attempt
Wednesday night is night three of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, with newly selected Vice-Presidential nominee J.D. Vance the keynote speaker on Wednesday. Maine has 20 delegates at the convention, including Stavros Mendros, a former state lawmaker from the Lewiston area. Mendros is in Milwaukee with his 17-year-old daughter,...
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...
3 Arrested in Millinocket warrant investigation
MILLINOCKET -- Three individuals have been arrested in East Millinocket following a warrant investigation. At about 5:30 pm on Tuesday, east Millinocket officers observed 47-year-old Lisa Lamson in the driveway of a residence on Granite Street in Millinocket. Lamson had an active warrant for her arrest. Officers learned Lamson was...
New film “A Phantom Song” by Rockland-area’s Michael Gorman, Donna Daly premieres at MIFF
WATERVILLE — Filmmakers and theater producers Michael Gorman and Donna Daly, of Rockland-based The Forty Hour Club, will premiere their new film, A Phantom Song, at The Maine International Film Festival, July 20 and 21, in Waterville. Filmed last summer in Augusta during a theatrical production that the couple...
Madison man gets five years in prison for robbing Big Apple store
MADISON, Maine (WABI) - A Madison man will spend at least five years in prison for robbing a local convenience store. 35-year old Raymond Ellis was convicted in June on several charges connected to the Madison Big Apple store robbery, according to the Morning Sentinel. During his trial, prosecutors presented...
Bangor company celebrates National Hot Dog Day
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Frankly, Wednesday calls for a celebration! That’s because July 17th is National Hot Dog Day. TV5 stopped by W.A. Bean and Sons in Bangor where hot dogs are always on the table. The company’s general manager says over the years they’ve seen a steady rise...
Bangor approves dormitory housing aimed at new workforce entrants
The city of Bangor has approved a 55-unit dormitory intended for those entering the regional workforce. The development would offer single-occupancy rooms with shared kitchen, bathroom and common spaces. Just more than a dozen units would be set aside for tenants who need a room for less than a month....
Organization speaks against proposed Hancock County courthouse location
ELLSWORTH, Maine (WABI) - A group of people in Hancock County are standing against the proposed location of a new court house in Ellsworth. LD 2090, An Act to Modernize and Consolidate Certain Court Facilities, became law on May 1st. The Hancock County Courthouse falls under this legislature along with...
New Glen Mary design floated at Council meeting
BAR HARBOR — Plans for the new Glen Mary pool were unveiled at Tuesday’s Town Council meeting, but the overall cost, estimated to be north of $1 million, is yet unknown. In a presentation to the Council, Mike Rogers, landscape architect of LARK Studio, explained some of the design choices of the plan.
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