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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...
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.
Offshore wind port siting raises new conflicts for coastal Mainers and environmental activists
MAINE, USA — This story was co-published by Energy News Network, The Maine Monitor and Grist. Ron Huber rifled through a thick folder full of decades of state environmental records outside a community hall in the tiny coastal Maine town of Searsport. For the longtime local conservation activist, the scene inside was a familiar one: dozens of neighbors, workers and environmentalists mingled over pizza and coffee, discussing the merits of a proposed industrial project that has potential to transform the local economy, but at the expense of a locally beloved natural area.
New Hampshire, Maine Goodwill Stores Will Not Accept These 21 Items
Cleanouts are always in progress across New England. Clothes closet purging, kitchen discards, garage cleanouts, and bedroom spruce ups all create unwanted or unneeded items which are still useful to others. Before you go all Marie Kondo in your cleaning, decide what you're going to do with your items before...
Bangor Broadway southbound on and off ramp closing Wednesday night
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - The Broadway southbound on and off ramps in Bangor will be closed Wednesday night as part of the ongoing bridge project. City officials say the ramps will be closed from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. for striping operations. Traffic heading southbound on I-95 in that area...
Free car seat safety check event in Bangor Thursday
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Did you know more than 90% of Maine children are not as safe as they could be in their car seats? That’s according to Safe Kids Maine. Luckily, the Maine Bureau of Highway Safety can help. They’re hosting a free seat check on Thursday from...
Northern Light Acadia Hospital receives donation in honor of Bangor woman who died from lung cancer
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Northern Light Acadia Hospital has received a generous donation in honor of a beloved late civic and community leader. “It’s a special place. It’s a place for growth, literally, a place for healing, perhaps a place for reflection, and probably one of the fun things when we think about the folks that we serve, a place to get your hands a little bit dirty in the process,” said Mark Lukens, President of Northern Light Acadia Hospital.
Police warn residents about scammers posing as law enforcement
BANGOR -- The Bangor Police Department is warning the public once again to be on alert for scammers posing as law enforcement. Sgt. Jason McAmbley says this past weekend, two Bangor residents told police they'd received calls from someone who claimed to be a sheriff's deputy. The residents reported the...
Bomb threat at Ralph's Cafe in Brooks deemed a hoax
BROOKS -- Authorities responded to a bomb threat at a cafe in Brooks Tuesday morning. According to spokesperson Shannon Moss, Maine State Police received a report about a bomb threat directed at Ralph's Cafe at 12 Purple Heart Highway just after 11 a.m. Moss says the threat was made through an email.
York leader says he'll resign if problems on beach aren't addressed
YORK (WGME) -- Drinking on the beach, many have done it, but one York leader thinks it's gone too far and is raising the alarm. Unless something changes, he says he's willing to resign over it. Jeffrey Patten has long overseen the lifeguards in town and is worried about their...
Wells High School Band Boosters president receives top volunteer award
WELLS, Maine — The Wells-Ogunquit Community School District recently named Bill Washburn its "Exemplary Volunteer of the Year" for the 2023-24 school year. This award was presented to Washburn on June 6 at an annual luncheon that honors the work of school volunteers in the district. Washburn was recognized...
A Bangor Spot Was The Inspiration For A Scene In ‘IT Chapter Two’
When "The Losers Club" meets for dinner, you might recognize the location. There is a pivotal scene in the movie IT Chapter Two, that folks from the Bangor area will notice right away. The old friends reunite over Chinese dinner and have some fortune cookies at a restaurant called Jade...
Edgecomb Shop Crawl July 27
Edgecomb’s 250th Birthday Committee has arranged a self-guided Shop Crawl to celebrate Edgecomb’s creative artisans and the extraordinary handcrafted work they produce. On Saturday, July 27, from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m., the public is invited to visit Open Houses at selected shops and artisans’ studios—each showcasing exceptional handcrafted work that is produced onsite.
Matching grant helps restore historic building
HOLDEN--The historic Holden Town Hall building is getting a much needed upgrade. The two-story building, located on the Main Road in Holden, was built back in the 1870s when bathrooms were not indoors. Now, thanks to a $25,000 matching grant from the Lawrence Family Foundation, a bathroom is finally being added to the historic building and the first floor is also getting insulated.
Augusta child care center scales back hours due to extreme heat
AUGUSTA, Maine — Maine is once again experiencing high temperatures and humidity, causing the city of Augusta's child care center to scale back its hours due to safety concerns. It's director, Bethany Sproul-Lebrun, said staff haven't been able to keep temperatures inside the classrooms below 80 degrees, so the...
Portland councilors to hear from public as debate over hazard pay continues
PORTLAND, Maine — "We already operate on a really tight margin," Tamara Gallagher, owner of The Growing Tree Childcare, said. She said that margin is so tight, the center had to close temporarily over the winter after a series of storms, but not because of the weather. "There was...
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