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Video George Hale's Perspective on Sports: New England Sports
 George Hale's Perspective on Sports: New England Sports

[Feb 10th 2012] NO MATTER HOW YOU CUT IT THIS PAST WEEK WAS A ROUGH ONE FOR NEW ENGLAND SPORTS FANS. THOSE OF US WHO FOLLOW THE PRO TEAMS HAVE BEEN ON A DOWNHILL RIDE. OF COURSE IT ALL STARTED WITH SUPERBOWL 46. I'M NEVER SURPRISED AT THE WAY FANS HANDLE... - read on...

Video February 10th Ski Report

[Feb 10th 2012] Here are the latest ski conditions, sponsored by Quirk Subaru. - read on...

Should religious schools receive public funds?

[Feb 10th 2012] Yes 32% (153 votes) No 68% (318 votes) - read on...

Video SPECIAL REPORT: The Tough Times Lifestyle Part Two
 SPECIAL REPORT: The Tough Times Lifestyle Part Two

[Feb 09th 2012] Like most families these days, times got tough for Tracy Green. "I have a family of five and we have five pets. It gets expensive," she said when she sat down with us at the TV 5 studios. Green was spending over $200 a week on groceries and ... - read on...

Large Donation to Northern Maine Community College
 Large Donation to Northern Maine Community College

[Feb 09th 2012] A former Presque Isle woman has given Northern Maine Community College a $5-million dollar gift. Mary Barton Akeley Smith now lives in California. Her donation will proved most of the $6-million dollars needed to renovate two buildings on th... - read on...

Video Former Head of Maine Turnpike Enters Guilty Plea
 Former Head of Maine Turnpike Enters Guilty Plea

[Feb 09th 2012] The former head of the Maine Turnpike pleaded guilty to theft charges Thursday afternoon in a Portland courtroom. Paul Violette appeared in court around 3 p.m. He is charged with unauthorized use of turnpike gift cards and using turnpike autho... - read on...

Video Consumer Contact: Child Seat Safety Concerns
 Consumer Contact: Child Seat Safety Concerns

[Feb 09th 2012] For more information on the proposed recall of Bumbo baby seats, click HERE. If you'd like to add your voice to consumer matters in our area, or just have a question, drop Northeast Contact a line at: P.O. box 486 Brewer, ME 04412 - read on...

Does Maine need better protection from abuse laws?
Does Maine need better protection from abuse laws?

[Feb 09th 2012] Yes 88% (304 votes) No 12% (43 votes) - read on...

Video Lewiston Man Going to Jail After Pleading Guilty to Multiple Charges
 Lewiston Man Going to Jail After Pleading Guilty to Multiple Charges

[Feb 08th 2012] A Lewiston man is going to jail for two years after pleading guilty Wednesday to assault, criminal threatening and violating a protection order. Robert Vicino's sentence was part of a plea deal. Last June, a woman reported Vicino grabbed her... - read on...

Video Protection Orders Part 2: One Woman and Her Journey to Safety
 Protection Orders Part 2: One Woman and Her  Journey to Safety

[Feb 08th 2012] Betty* thought she knew everything about the man she married. " After I got married, um, my husband became different after about a 24 hour period. He started to show signs of being aggressive and just things that I've never seen him do,'' said... - read on...

Romney Plans To Visit Maine
 Romney Plans To Visit Maine

[Feb 08th 2012] Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney will pay his first campaign visit to Maine. Maine GOP Chairman Charlie Webster says the former Massachusetts governor is expected to speak Friday evening at a rally at Portland Yacht Services, a day b... - read on...

Video Take This Job & Love It: Dandy Diaper Service
 Take This Job & Love It: Dandy Diaper Service

[Feb 08th 2012] If you have an idea for an upcoming "Take This Job & Love It" email Chelsey at canderson@wabi.tv In this month's "Take This Job & Love It" Chelsey Anderson tried her hand at baby diapering, and it's something she's going to want to get used t... - read on...

Video SPECIAL REPORT: The Tough Times Lifestyle
SPECIAL REPORT: The Tough Times Lifestyle

[Feb 08th 2012] Tucked away in the corner of Bangor Floral, you'll find a place where people like Daniel Heacock are parting with memories to try and make ends meet. Heacock's brother passed away last year leaving behind a collection of gold coins. "I was l... - read on...

Video Senior Spotlight: Heart Health Month

[Feb 08th 2012] February is Heart Health month, and to help promote awareness Laurie LeBlanc, a cardiac nurse with Gentiva stopped by our studio. For more information on heart health, contact your health provider. To get in touch with Gentiva home health and h... - read on...

Should flag burning be a crime or free speech?
Should flag burning be a crime or free speech?

[Feb 08th 2012] Crime 80% (308 votes) Free Speech 20% (79 votes) - read on...

Video Portland Man's Appeal Denied in 2009 Murder Conviction
 Portland Man's Appeal Denied in 2009 Murder Conviction

[Feb 07th 2012] Maine's highest court has upheld the conviction of a Portland man who is serving 60 years in prison for strangling his girlfriend and cutting off her head. The Maine Supreme Judicial Court on Tuesday rejected Chad Gurney's appeal of his convictio... - read on...

Video Oxford Casino Searches Out of State for Employees
 Oxford Casino Searches Out of State for Employees

[Feb 07th 2012] A casino scheduled to open later this year in western Maine is coming under fire for going out of state in its search for workers. The Oxford Casino posted 22 openings on casinocareers.com, including security officers, dealers, a human ... - read on...

Video Memorial Bridge Update: Demolition Begins
 Memorial Bridge Update: Demolition Begins

[Feb 07th 2012] A barge called the Cape Cod moved into position Tuesday underneath the Memorial Bridge, that links Maine and New Hampshire, to begin the demolition process. Crews will then disconnect the 2-million-pound bridge span from its supporting cable a... - read on...

Video Protection Orders Pt. 1 : Sometimes Tragedy Strikes
 Protection Orders Pt. 1 : Sometimes Tragedy Strikes

[Feb 07th 2012] Domestic violence continues to be a big problem in Maine. In 2010 more than 6,000 protection from abuse orders were granted in our state. In many cases, protection orders help victims stay safe, but in some cases, they are just a piece of p... - read on...

Video Healthy Living: Mind Body Connection; Obesity & Mental Health
 Healthy Living: Mind Body Connection; Obesity & Mental Health

[Feb 07th 2012] By- Dr. David Prescott How is Your New Year’s Resolution Coming Along? A little more than a month into the new year, and for many of us our New Year’s Resolution is becoming a distant memory. The most common types of New Year’s Resolutions ar... - read on...

Video Women, Retirement and the Extra-Long Life
Women, Retirement and the Extra-Long Life

[Feb 07th 2012] Women. We are wonderful and clever, and beautiful, and we are balancer of many 'plates.' As women we face unique challenges in our money and retirement: we live long, we spend a bit of our aging single, we frequently have lower retirement inco... - read on...

Video Pet of the Week: Bangor Humane Society
 Pet of the Week: Bangor Humane Society

[Feb 07th 2012] To get another look at the pet indroduced to us Tuesday morning, click, or log on to www.bangorhumane.org or give them a call at 942-8902 - read on...

Where did you watch the Super Bowl?

[Feb 07th 2012] At home 65% (277 votes) At a party 9% (38 votes) At a bar - read on...

Video WABI TV-5 Play of the Week

[Feb 06th 2012] What is the WABI TV-5 Play of the Week? - read on...

Video Delaying Retirement- Part Two
 Delaying Retirement- Part Two

[Feb 06th 2012] 55...62...66...Those used to be common ages to retire, but lately, those milestones are just numbers. A see-saw economy, coupled with folks living longer, is changing the way we view "the golden years." Seniors have had to put their retireme... - read on...

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