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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...
How Does Maine Feel About a Country Version of Post Malone Coming to Bangor?
We'd call it a hidden gem, but it's such a popular place to see a show that it's anything but hidden. Concerts hit different when they happen in Bangor, Maine, at Maine Savings Amphitheater. The lighting, the sound, being completely outdoors, jumping up and down next to strangers screaming the lyrics to your favorite songs from your favorite artists?
It’s Now Illegal To Loiter In Certain Spots In Bangor, Thanks To City Council Vote
While most of us have become accustomed to the sight of folks standing in the medians or along the roads in many spots in Eastern Maine, the City of Bangor voted this week to amend to one of it's ordinances, making loitering in certain spots within the city, illegal. The...
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...
Tyler Technologies officially opens newest office in Orono
ORONO, Maine (WABI) - It was a day three years in the making in Orono Thursday as the town officially welcomed its newest residents. Tyler Technologies held a ribbon cutting for its newest office on College Ave. The space will accommodate about 75 full- and part-time employees. While roughly 25...
City of Bangor launches ‘ClickFix’ app
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - The city of Bangor is set to launch a new website later this fall, but a component of that future website is now live. Bangor has launched what they’re calling their ClickFix app. This platform allows citizens of Bangor to lodge complaints and concerns. The...
Bangor celebrates the summer season
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - People got to put on their most colorful outfits and celebrate the summer season in Bangor. Thursday was the annual Summer Solstice Garden Party at Norumbega Park. People got to enjoy live music, yard games, and snacks all while enjoying the park. The event celebrates the...
UMaine and nonprofit group launch initiative to try to keep students working in Maine
STATEWIDE -- The University of Maine is teaming up with non-profit Live and Work in Maine to try to keep students in the state after they graduate. As part of the pilot phase of this initiative, letters will be sent out to accepted students in the University of Maine system -- each with personalized messages from Maine employers.
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