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Cushing homicide suspect now in custody following police chase in Augusta
AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI) - Authorities say an Augusta man at the center of a homicide investigation in Cushing is in custody following a police chase that resulted in him barricading himself inside a vehicle. Around 2 p.m. Tuesday afternoon, State Police say they became involved in a chase with 39-year...
First National Bank Donates $10,000 to Maine Seacoast Mission
First National Bank recently announced a $10,000 contribution to the Maine Seacoast Mission toward their Mission Downeast Capital Campaign. Since 1905, the Maine Seacoast Mission has been committed to the people of Maine’s outer islands and Downeast coastal communities. Based out of their 63-acre Downeast campus in Cherryfield, they operate a host of robust programs focused on education, food security, and community engagement.
WABI Craft Corner: Zo Pi Designs brings new craft to the corner
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Owner of Zo Pi Designs, Kirstien Davidson, was a guest on WABI’s Craft Corner on Wednesday morning. Davidson said the idea for the business was inspired by her love of nature. “I grew up on the coast, so a lot of the things I’m making...
NH man arrested following shooting outside Maine pizza shop
Police are investigating a shooting that occurred outside a Maine pizza shop on Tuesday afternoon. Maine State Police said they responded to the Fairgrounds Pizza and Pub on Maple Street in Cornish around 2:30 p.m. for a report of a man who had been shot in the parking lot. The...
Kennebunkport warns against swimming as waste continues to be discharged into river
KENNEBUNKPORT (WGME) -- The stinky situation in Kennebunkport continues. The town's wastewater treatment facility has not been working properly and they had no choice but to put the partially treated waste into the Kennebunk River. The town said on Tuesday based on test results from Monday, the water is still...
Down East Showdown Recap and Winners
This past weekend, Bucksport Recreation/YMCA hosted the 3rd annual Down East Showdown in efforts to raise money for youth scholarships and Bucksport youth basketball. There were 16 teams representing 14 schools (two schools entered two teams) from as north as Presque Isle to as south as Portland for a weekend of competitive fun basketball. Although it was hot, the gym floors held up fabulously thanks to the teamwork between the YMCA and RSU 25.
Hot & Humid Today.... Relief On The Way!
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Another hot and humid day on tap for our Wednesday. We’ll see a mix of sun and clouds today with scattered showers and thunderstorms possible this afternoon and evening as a cold front approaches. Thunderstorms could produce heavy rainfall and gusty winds. Temperatures top off near or a bit above 80° along the coast and mid-80s to possibly some low 90s inland. With dew points expected to be in the upper 60s to low 70s... heat index values are expected to reach the mid to possibly upper 90s away from the coast so our FIRST ALERT remains in effect for today due to the extreme heat.
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...
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...
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