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A ‘Post Apocalyptic Haunted House’ Coming To Bangor In October
If you like hardcore Halloween thrills, don't miss this!. Maineiac Manor is getting ready for another year of scaring the pants off you. They have been teasing the upcoming spooky season of terror that they are about to unleash on Bangor, starting at the end of September. When you attend...
NextHome Experience hosts "Luke's Block Party" at Bangor splash pad
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Summer vacation may be coming to a close, but one community in Bangor had some fun at the Splash Pad Wednesday. NextHome Experience hosted a block party featuring music, food, games, the Darling’s ice cream truck, and, of course, the splash pad. The event is...
Why Some Believe This Private Island in Orono, Maine, is Cursed
There are plenty of rousing ghost stories and urban legends that permeate Maine's history in every corner of the state. Many of those stories seem to be isolated instances, a one-off moment that has been passed from person to person like a schoolyard rumor. But then there are the stories...
Paradis Shop ‘n Save hosts watermelon eating contest amid grand reopening
BREWER, Maine (WABI) - As Paradis Shop ‘n Save in Brewer held its grand reopening, there was also a day full of events. That included a watermelon eating contest complete with four different age groups and prizes. Some kids cleared as many as 16 slices in just three minutes.
These 20 Bands Would Be a Great Addition to Maine’s Thompon’s Point Schedule
When talking about music venues in the state of Maine, two typically come to mind. The first is the massive outdoor venue in Bangor, the Maine Savings Ampitheater. The other is the Cross Insurance Arena in Portland. Both venues host a wealth of concerts, plus many other events. While these...
Where You Can Find Spirit Halloween Stores in Maine for 2024
That season has arrived again. The season where you can dress up as a witch, robot, or comic book character and walk around in public without any questions. Halloween season is upon us, which brings candy to shelves and costumes to stores. But it also brings the reappearance of another seasonal tradition: the opening of Spirit Halloween stores across Maine and the nation to find anything and everything spooky.
Maine schools prepare for expected rise in COVID-19 cases as students return
BANGOR, Maine — Officials at Northern Light Health have reported a rise in respiratory illnesses across Maine, including COVID-19. With the school year about to begin, these cases could soon be making their way into the classroom. “We want to minimize all of that best we can,” Dr. James...
Bangor’s new public defender office is struggling to hire lawyers
BANGOR — A public defender in Bangor is representing her first clients, a step toward reducing the number of people who are waiting weeks or even months for a lawyer. The new assistant defender started work in late July, and will represent low-income people in Penobscot and Piscataquis counties who cannot afford to hire a private lawyer.
Interlibrary Loan returns to Bangor Public Library
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - The Interlibrary Loan delivery service is returning to Bangor Public Library!. The service has been making it easier for Mainers to find books that aren’t available at their local library. Through the delivery service, they use systems cataloging books and resources from colleges, universities, and...
77th annual Orono-Old Town Kiwanis auction, yard sale begins Friday
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Deal-seekers, there’s a special event happening this weekend you should know about. The 77th annual Orono-Old Town Kiwanis auction and yard sale returns to Orono on Friday. Volunteers have been hard at work organizing thousands of items throughout their barns on Forest Avenue. The two-day...
Vote for Reagan Paul for District 37
Voters in house District 37 have a clear contrast this fall between Reagan Paul and Scott Cuddy. Both have served in the legislature, but Reagan Paul is the only one that understands the concerns of the people of this area. As a member of the utilities committee, she has voted...
Local organizations facilitate offshore wind discussion in Bucksport
BUCKSPORT, Maine (WABI) - More than ten organizations came together Wednesday evening to host a community conversation on offshore wind. The meeting was held at the Center for Professional Mariner Development in Bucksport. Both supporters and opponents of the project proposed off the coast of Searsport filled the room. Local...
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