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An Alternative Thought on the I-95 Bridge Between Maine and New Hampshire
We see it a lot more often during tourist season than outside of it, but regardless of the time of year or whether it's from a tourist or local, the same sentiment is constantly echoed. The I-95/Piscataqua River Bridge that connects Maine and New Hampshire always seems to stir up...
3 Maine children with critical illnesses granted moose hunting permits
AUGUSTA, Maine — Three children with critical illnesses now have their moose hunting permits thanks to a new Maine law. A special ceremony was held Monday in Augusta for the young hunters, who were presented their permits by Gov. Janet Mills and Judy Camuso, commissioner of the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.
Dozens of Maine, New Hampshire, & New York Residents Have Fallen Prey to the Shocking Tactics of the ‘Fentanyl Robbery Gang’
For years, we have been hearing about despicable drug dealers who were cutting their drugs with deadly fentanyl, but this is the first time that we have heard about the drug being used to rob people. According to an article on the Fall River Reporter website, the United States Attorney’s...
Hot & Humid Today, Showers & T’storms Possible Too
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Scattered showers and thunderstorms will move across areas north of Bangor thru mid-morning then we’ll see a mix of sun and clouds for today with a chance of an isolated shower or thunderstorm this afternoon. It’ll be hot and humid with afternoon highs in the upper 70s to low 80s along the coast and mid-80s to low 90s inland. Dew points will be in the upper 60s to low 70s which will make it feel like it in the low to mid-90s for interior locations. An upper level disturbance crossing the area tonight will give us a chance for some scattered showers and thunderstorms through the overnight hours. Temperatures will be warm tonight with lows in the mid-60s to low 70s. Patchy fog is likely tonight as well.
Maine State Ferry Service fares to increase Aug. 1
MAINE, USA — If you're planning to take the Maine State Ferries out of Rockland, Lincolnville, or Bass Harbor, get ready to pay a few dollars more. The Maine State Ferry Service announced ferry rates will increase on Aug. 1. This is the first increase MSFS has made since 2019.
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...
Morning update: What you need to know in Maine today
What we're talking about in Maine today.
2 women injured in Auburn crash; charges expected
AUBURN (WGME) -- Police say two Maine women were injured in a two-vehicle crash in Auburn on Tuesday. The crash happened around 6 a.m. on Washington Street. Police say a Ford Escape driven by a 77-year-old Lewiston woman was trying to cross Washington Street when she entered the path of a Hyundai Elantra driven by a 25-year-old Lewiston woman. The two vehicles then collided.
'We'll go up there with confidence': Auburn Senior LL All-Stars carry experience into East Regional
AUBURN — The 2024 Senior League East Region Tournament kicks off this week in Bangor, Maine, and for third consecutive summer, Auburn's Senior Little League All-Stars will be in the thick of things, hustling and making the big plays. And, of course, sticking to the total team approach each game.
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