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Storms Possible Through Early Evening. Humidity Finally Breaking!
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - An upper-level disturbance will move from across the region this evening ahead of a cold front. Showers and storms continue to move east across the region and are quickly weakening. The threat of severe weather has come to an end. Another round of showers and isolated...
Bid It to Win It Maine Online Auction: Certificate for a Garage Door Package from White Mountain Overhead Doors
Bid It to Win It starts July 15, and you'll be able to bid on amazing items with the chance to save thousands of dollars when you do. One of the items you can bid on is a Certificate for a Garage Door Package from White Mountain Overhead Doors. The...
'It's killing us': Public reacts to proposed expansion of Juniper Ridge Landfill
ORONO, Maine — The Maine Department of Environmental Protection heard public comments on a proposed expansion of Maine’s largest landfill Tuesday in Orono. Juniper Ridge Landfill, a state-owned facility in Old Town and Alton, proposed adding around 12 million cubic yards to its facility. Before it can move...
Watch Maine Sensation Bella Ann Perform Live
Today, we had a chance to interview and hear the most angelic voice of Maine singer/songwriter, Bella Ann. Bella is from Winslow, and arrived in-studio with her mom and manager, Meg Loubier. Bella hails from a family of musicians, and it shows. It's so refreshing to meet young artists who...
Rain & Storms Overnight. FIRST ALERT Wednesday, Hot & Humid
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Rain and even a few thunderstorms continue to push into parts of central Maine this evening. The storms will continue to weaken but could still produce heavy rainfall and gusty winds. It will take some time for the rain to move into the Bangor region and eastern spots. It should be closer to midnight by the time this happens. Lows overnight will remain in the 60s and low 70s and it will continue to be humid.
Offshore wind port siting raises new conflicts for coastal Mainers and environmental activists
MAINE, USA — This story was co-published by Energy News Network, The Maine Monitor and Grist. Ron Huber rifled through a thick folder full of decades of state environmental records outside a community hall in the tiny coastal Maine town of Searsport. For the longtime local conservation activist, the scene inside was a familiar one: dozens of neighbors, workers and environmentalists mingled over pizza and coffee, discussing the merits of a proposed industrial project that has potential to transform the local economy, but at the expense of a locally beloved natural area.
New Hampshire, Maine Goodwill Stores Will Not Accept These 21 Items
Cleanouts are always in progress across New England. Clothes closet purging, kitchen discards, garage cleanouts, and bedroom spruce ups all create unwanted or unneeded items which are still useful to others. Before you go all Marie Kondo in your cleaning, decide what you're going to do with your items before...
Bangor Broadway southbound on and off ramp closing Wednesday night
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - The Broadway southbound on and off ramps in Bangor will be closed Wednesday night as part of the ongoing bridge project. City officials say the ramps will be closed from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. for striping operations. Traffic heading southbound on I-95 in that area...
Free car seat safety check event in Bangor Thursday
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Did you know more than 90% of Maine children are not as safe as they could be in their car seats? That’s according to Safe Kids Maine. Luckily, the Maine Bureau of Highway Safety can help. They’re hosting a free seat check on Thursday from...
Police warn residents about scammers posing as law enforcement
BANGOR -- The Bangor Police Department is warning the public once again to be on alert for scammers posing as law enforcement. Sgt. Jason McAmbley says this past weekend, two Bangor residents told police they'd received calls from someone who claimed to be a sheriff's deputy. The residents reported the...
A Final Bangor Waterfront ‘Night Market’ Is Set For September
This event has been such a huge success, that two more have been added!. The Bangor Waterfront Night Market, has been the hit of the summer, resembling a concert night, with the sheer volume of folks strolling the waterfront, but if you happened to miss it, you're in luck, because a couple more on the way.
Bomb threat at Ralph's Cafe in Brooks deemed a hoax
BROOKS -- Authorities responded to a bomb threat at a cafe in Brooks Tuesday morning. According to spokesperson Shannon Moss, Maine State Police received a report about a bomb threat directed at Ralph's Cafe at 12 Purple Heart Highway just after 11 a.m. Moss says the threat was made through an email.
Motorcycle Ride to Benefit 4-Year-Old Maine Girl for Life-Saving Surgery
4-year-old Aubrey from Gardiner is sadly fighting for her life. She is strong and spirited, and is battling a severe heart defect and bad lungs. Now, her life depends on a big operation. She needs a heart and lung transplant, but because of how expensive this surgery is, Aubrey needs our help.
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