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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...
Maine could see damaging wind during thunderstorms Wednesday evening
PORTLAND, Maine — A weeklong heat wave in interior Maine and high humidity are producing the potential for severe storms through Wednesday evening. The high temperatures and humidity have prompted a heat advisory that is in effect until 6 p.m. for parts of south-central, southwest and western Maine. This advisory covers Portland, Lewiston, Augusta, Sanford, Rumford and Norway.
Beer, Cars & Pie: Piscataquis River Festival Celebrates 20 Years
Some of Maine's best parts of summer are the many festivals and fairs folks have across the state. A lot of work goes into organizing these community events, and many of them have been taking place for decades. In the Piscataquis County town of Guilford, the Piscataquis River Festival is...
Former Portland Sea Dog named MLB All-Star Game MVP
ARLINGTON, Texas — The American League won the Major League Baseball All-Star Game Tuesday night, 5 to 3, thanks in large part to Red Sox outfielder and former Portland Sea Dog Jarren Duran. Duran hit a two-run homer to complete the comeback for the American League. It came in...
TV5 tries a Hot Wings Challenge
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - TV5 got spicy and tried a Hot Wings Challenge that’s hosted by Strike N’ Slice, a restaurant out of Ellsworth. The owner came in and shared wings with their signature hot sauce. Here are the rules for the challenge:. 12 wings covered in our...
Waterville first responders undergoing national emergency response training
WATERVILLE, Maine (WABI) - Waterville first responders are taking part in active shooter training this week. ALERRT, or Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training, is a week-long session focused on perfecting a community’s response to active shooter situations and other emergency incidents. The goal by the end of the...
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.
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