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James LaBrecque developed a new way to run grocery store refrigeration systems, called the FlexCube, which he says can save energy and cut costs for local grocers.

Overcast skies didn't deter hundreds from turning out for the annual Memorial Day parade.

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Many Americans marked Memorial Day in a musical way. TAPS ACROSS AMERICA took place across the country. At 3pm, thousands across the U.S. gave their version of TAPS, some through bugle or trumpet, others through guitar. In Bangor, one man used his voice as his instrument.

BANGOR — Join the Bangor Art Society Downtown Bangor for a night full of art, fun, and pride community engagement on Friday, June 7 from 4-6 p.m. During the artwalk […]

ORRINGTON, Maine (WABI) -Folks poured into one colorful garden for the holiday weekend. Ledgewood Gardens & Greenhouses hosted a Memorial Day Weekend for all of your gardening needs this Sunday. Visitors were able to choose from a variety of different vegetable seedlings and flowers. Portable Pie Place food truck also...

Parker McCollum was joined by special guests George Birge and Corey Kent.

Portland has its much-vaunted food scene. Bangor’s downtown is full of bars and eateries. And popular towns along Maine’s coast are packed with well-known places to eat. But if you want to try something that’s a little off the beaten path, take a trip to one of these restaurants scattered through the state — beloved by locals and folks from away who are smart enough to know that there’s much more to Maine than the places tourists always go.

More than 5,800 of you voted for your favorite local restaurants! And the results are in…

🍣 Aloha Foodies! 🌺 Dive into my latest island eats roundup from Oahu, Hawaii! If you're planning your next foodie adventure, here's where to dine like a local: 🍣 Katsumidori Sushi Tokyo 📕 - Must-try: Sushi platter and sea urchin - Why: Amazing quality-price ratio! 🍛 Tonkatsu Tamafuji 📕 - Go-to dish: Fried pork cutlet & seafood - Why: Beats Ginza's famous spots! 🥢 Izakaya Uosan 📕 - Best pick: Uni (sea urchin) yolk rice - Why: A cozy izakaya vibe with standout dishes. 🍜 Wagaya 📕 - Top dish: Rich black garlic ramen - Bonus: Appetizers that might just outshine the main! 🥘 Kamitoku Japanese Hot Pot 📕 - Highlight: Intense beef bone broth hotpot - Tip: Don't miss their lunch deals! 🍣 Sushi Ginza Onodera 📕 - What to order: Omakase, especially the weekend lunch special - Price: $150 for a 15-course sushi feast! 🥯 Island Vintage Coffee - Morning must: Ube Bagel - Tip: Check out the adjacent wine bar for a pre-meal drink. 🍙 Musubi Cafe IYASUME - Favorite grab: Variety of musubis - Why: Ultimate comfort food to even take home! 🥐 Kona Coffee Purveyors | b patisserie - Notable for: Always bustling with fans of their pineapple coconut croissant and black sesame Kouign-Amann. 🍧 da Cove Health Bar and Café - Best bowl: Acai, a true local favorite! 🍤 Giovanni's Shrimp Truck - Must-try: Garlic butter shrimp rice - Why: Iconic North Shore stop! 🥣 The Sunrise Shack - Perfect spot: Acai bowl by the beach - Bonus: Watch pro surfers while you eat! ☕ KAI Coffee - Recommended: Signature Hawaiian nut latte 🛒 Foodland - Pro tip: Explore their diverse poke selection and ready meals. 🌽 KCC Farmers’ Market - Atmosphere: Lively, though prices can be steep. Hawaii truly feels like home with every bite –

BUCKSPORT, Maine (WABI) - The Bucksport community came together for a night filled with skating and art. Skate Bucksport put on a Skate and Create art show and skate jam Friday. Local artists donated painted skateboards for a silent auction. There was also food, music, and skate competitions. All the...

It's Thursday morning in Veazie, and at the pop-up restaurant Katahdin Kitchen, food prep for the day is well underway in the already hot, cramped kitchen. This is a three person operation: Zachary Neptune and Orion Tintor are chefs, and Orion's partner Jasmine Tintor is the baker, who works the front of the house.

ORONO — Coffee Hound Coffee Co. and the University of Maine have officially licensed a new co-branded coffee: the Maine Black Bears Nitro-Infused Caramel and Cream Coffee. This is the […]

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BELFAST — Theatre Nouveau presents “The Shakespeare Lonely Hearts Club”, a four-part collection. Shakespeare finds his way into four short plays about loneliness, friendship and redemption.  Performances are May 1, […]

It is hard to believe that we are just a few days away from the kickoff of summer concert season here in New England. Most venues will start their season over Memorial Day weekend. For example, the Maine Savings Amphitheater in Bangor will start its season with Parker McCollum on Sunday, May 26.

ORONO — Scattered across the Penobscot Experimental Forest are veritable treasure troves for its denizens, each containing riches beyond comprehension. These caches do not contain gold or jewels – they’re […]