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Maine state police bomb team at a home in Penobscot County
MILFORD, Maine — Maine's State Police Bomb Team is "processing a scene for potential hazardous devices," according to a post on the department's Facebook page. Officials say there is no danger to the public. The bomb team is reportedly at a home on Call Road in the Penobscot County...
Community chips in to help a Portland man at risk of eviction keep his home
PORTLAND, Maine — Neighbors and strangers are banding together by donating money to help a Portland man keep his home where he has lived for the past 52 years. Darryl Crabtree, who has cognitive challenges, helped care for his elderly parents in their home on Maine Avenue in Portland for years until they both passed away. '
Drier, Brighter & Comfy Today... Great Weekend Ahead
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - We’re starting our Friday under variably cloudy skies as we’re seeing some cloudiness associated with an upper-level disturbance moving through early this morning. The disturbance will move to our east this morning and as it does so... clouds will give way to more and more sunshine as we progress through the morning. Overall, expect mostly sunny skies today. Temperatures will be seasonable with highs in the mid-70s to low 80s and humidity will be comfortable with dew points in the 50s. High pressure will bring us clear skies and light winds tonight. Lows will drop to the 50s to near 60°.
Big Change Coming to Popular Airline Serving Maine, New Hampshire, & Massachusetts
Over the last few decades, we have seen the airline industry change a lot. Just after September 11, we saw a series of new safety regulations put in place. These were, of course, done in an effort to prevent future terrorist attacks. A few years later, we began to see...
Guilford woman found guilty in 'one of the largest embezzlement cases' in Maine history
(BDN) -- A Guilford woman was found guilty on Thursday of stealing more than $700,000 from a Medford company over a period of three years. Terri Moulton, 53, Guilford, was found guilty of Class B forgery and Class B theft after a four-day jury trial in Dover-Foxcroft. Moulton worked as...
Five People Arrested and Large Amount of Drugs Seized in Maine
Five people were arrested Tuesday night after a large amount of drugs were seized following an ongoing drug investigation in Lewiston. The Lewiston Police Department and the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency executed a search warrant at 149 College Street around 11:30 pm. Third Search Warrant in Eight Months at same...
From the bear’s perspective: Bear walks off with Maine game camera
A man in New Gloucester says he has a plan to keep the bear at bay in his yard now. You have heard of a bird’s-eye view, but what about a bear’s-eye view?. Bears are very active in Maine, and a man from New Gloucester has the video to prove it after a black bear walked off with his camera.
Caribou Cares About Kids Kick-Off
CARIBOU, Maine (WAGM) - The weekend started early for kids in the Caribou area. Officials at the Caribou Parks and Recreation Department kicked off the annual Caribou Cares About Kids celebration today at noon. Kids got to make tie-dye t-shirts and enjoy hot dogs off the grill. News Source 8 reporter Megan Waceken caught up with those at the event to find out how today went and what else is in store.
Bangor parents plead not guilty to 10-year-old son's death
BANGOR, Maine — Two parents charged in the death of their 10-year-old son pleaded not guilty Friday morning in a Bangor courtroom. The parents of Braxtyn Smith, 33-year-old Joshua Smith and 35-year-old Jem Bean, and the boy's paternal grandmother, Mistie Latourette, were charged with depraved indifference murder. Smith and...
Harness racing returns to Bangor State Fair
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Harness Racing returned for a one-night-only event at Bangor Raceway. It was the first time in 31 years that racing was held during the fair. Event organizers were happy to see it return to the fair’s history. “It’s good to see the fans coming out...
Maine’s Korean War Veteran Recognition Day
AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI) - Saturday, will mark 71 years since the Korean Armistice Agreement, ending the Korean War. Friday afternoon, the State House hosted Korean War Veterans Recognition Day. Partnering up to make this happen was the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea and the Maine Bureau of Veterans....
Google Street View Documents 13 Years of Gas Price Changes in Maine
I use Google Maps and its companion Google Street View every day in one way or another. It's amazing how far technology has come a long way since we had a folded map in the glove compartment that we used to navigate, or even the Grand Daddy of Maine maps, The Maine Atlas and Gazetteer.
Maine will recieve $4.3M in USDA grants, to help fund farms and small businesses
BRUNSWICK, Maine — To safeguard Maine's iconic produce and its dedicated farmers; federal and state partners are making major investments in 42 farms and small businesses across the state. At a press conference in Brunswick on Friday, U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that $4.3 million in...
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