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Here Are The Start Times For All 4th of July Fireworks In Maine
The 4th of July is back, and everyone in Maine is ready to enjoy the celebration!. With a decent forecast across the state and a day off from work, we are all ready to go out and be with friends and family, have a day of sun, BBQ, and games, then head out and enjoy a beautiful evening of fun & fireworks.
Citizens express concerns over solar farm project in Brooks
BROOKS -- As efforts for more renewable energy continue across the state, a new solar farm is currently being built in the town of Brooks. However, several residents have been outspoken over their concerns about what this project means for the future of their community. Solar farms are popping up...
Maine groups receive funds to clean up mercury contamination in the Penobscot River
More than a dozen environmental improvement projects are now being funded through a settlement to clean up mercury contamination in the Penobscot River. In addition to remediation, the 2022 agreement also requires Mallinckrodt US LLC, the former owner of the closed HoltraChem facility, to pay $20 million for various projects, including land conservation, a recreational boat launch facility in Orrington, and a fishway at the Frankfort Dam.
Greater Bangor 4th of July preps for event-filled holiday
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - The Bangor area is planning for a busy 4th of July Thursday. There will be many events for the public to enjoy, most of which are free. 4th of July celebrations Thursday will begin with a pancake breakfast at Jeff’s Catering in Brewer from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. Veterans eat for free and other attendees can get a plate for $15.
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...
Waldo County teacher enters semifinals for 2025 Maine Teacher of the Year
BELFAST — The 2024 Waldo County Teacher of the Year has advanced to the semifinal round that will eventually weed out Maine’s 2025 Teacher of the Year. Shilo Burnham, of the East Belfast School, is one of eight Maine teachers who’ve been selected for the semifinals. “These...
Two-way traffic flowing again through Searsport for holiday week
SEARSPORT, Maine (WABI) - Good news for those driving through Searsport and local businesses there. The construction company working on the Route 1 highway project is taking a break for the holiday. According to a Facebook post, Gordon Contracting says two-way traffic is flowing once again through town. They will...
Bangor Readies For This Year’s ‘Sidewalk Art Festival’
Downtown Bangor will host over a hundred different artisans this weekend, as. Downtown Bangor Partnership its annual Sidewalk Art Festival sponsored by Bangor Savings Bank takes place. Saturday, July 6th, the city will come alive with demonstrations of different art styles, music, food, and performances all afternoon. Executive Director of...
Thousands celebrate Fourth of July with Bangor-Brewer parade
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Bangor and Brewer were painted red, white and blue Thursday for the annual Fourth of July parade!. Spirits were high with flags waving, onlookers cheering, and music playing to inspire that patriotic feeling. We spoke to some parade-goers to see how they liked the celebration of...
National Republican Campaign Committee reserves nearly $2.5 million in ad time in Maine TV markets
The national Democratic and Republican parties are once again gearing up for an expensive fight over Maine's 2nd Congressional District seat. The National Republican Campaign Committee announced last week that it reserved nearly $2.5 million in the Bangor, Presque Isle and Portland television markets. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, meanwhile, has reserved nearly $1.8 million in ad time.
Hundreds of strangers attend, provide services at funeral of veteran abandoned at nursing home
When nursing homes find themselves with a deceased resident whom family and friends do not lay claim to, there can still be a heartwarming outcome. That’s what a Maine provider, consulting funeral home and hundreds of strangers learned recently when they came together to honor a military veteran who died and had no one else come forward to take care of arrangements.
Looking for Waldo? Try Downtown Bangor
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Folks in Downtown Bangor are asking, “Where’s Waldo?”. The Briar Patch Bookstore on Central Street is participating again in the ‘Find Local Waldo’ campaign. For the month of July, businesses across the country are hiding Waldos for people to find. Local booksellers...
Tips to enjoy a safe Fourth of July holiday in Maine
BREWER, Maine — Independence Day is on Thursday, and while it is a time for fanfare and celebrations, it also poses some safety concerns, as more travelers are anticipated to be on the roads and fireworks will be lit by amateurs and professionals alike across the nation. If you're...
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