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Maine cites fire, rescue departments after deadly Searsmont sawmill explosion

Six fire departments were cited over firefighter tracking, and nearly all of the $108,000 in penalties was suspended.
A fire burns at Robbins Lumber in Searsmont following an explosion Friday morning, May 15

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FILE -- The Trump administration has proposed a rule that could cut food stamp benefits for...
Trump moves to cut SNAP benefits for 6.3 million people

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Kathleen “Kathy” Mackie, known as “Ma” to those she helped care for and raise, is remembered...
Family remembers Bangor woman known as ‘Ma’ after fatal house fire

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Fire at a home on Western Ave. in Newburgh

Firefighter suffers minor injuries at house fire in Newburgh

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By WABI News Desk
Fire crews from multiple towns are responding to a fire at a home on Western Avenue in Newburgh.

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Auburn man leads police on high speed pursuit before arrest in Augusta

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By WABI News Desk
An Auburn man is accused of leading police on a chase on the interstate after being pulled over for speeding.

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Maine parent advocate defends special education rule challenged by private schools

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By WABI News Desk
Carrie Woodcock, executive director of the Maine Parent Federation, said her organization has worked with families whose children were rejected by an academy because of a disability.

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WABI, Penquis to hold annual Turkey Telethon Nov. 19

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WABI is teaming up with Penquis for our annual Turkey Telethon on Thursday, Nov. 19 from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. during WABI newscasts.

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The shop offers boba tea, also known as bubble tea, as well as fruit tea, coffee and more

‘Sip Lab’ boba tea shop opens in Orono

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By Colin Gallagher
The new beverage shop, which has taken over the former Margaritas space, offers boba tea, also known as bubble tea—a drink often served with chewy tapioca pearls. The menu also includes fruit tea, coffee and more.

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Students across all grade levels participated in giving thanks to veterans

Elementary students honor veterans in Corinth

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By Colin Gallagher
Central Community Elementary School held its annual Veterans Day assembly Tuesday morning. Students at every grade level took part in honoring veterans.
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Snow is flying and ski season is about to begin in Maine

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Augusta council approves preliminary deal to process Hatch Hill trash in Hampden

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By Michaela Hawthorne
Municipal Waste Solutions would process Augusta’s waste at a facility in Hampden.

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Wrongful death lawsuit filed in 2024 electrocution incident

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By WABI News Desk
The family of an electrician’s helper who died from work-related injuries has filed a wrongful death lawsuit.

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Maine Attorney General joins veterans abortion care lawsuit

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By WABI News Desk
Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey is joining a multi-state lawsuit challenging a new rule restricting veterans’ and their families’ access to abortion care.

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Massachusetts man pleads guilty to fentanyl trafficking

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By WABI News Desk
A Massachusetts man pled guilty to a federal drug charge after authorities say he brought fentanyl to Bangor.

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A woman is dead after a single-vehicle crash in Hermon Monday night.

Single-vehicle crash leaves woman dead

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By WABI News Desk
According to the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office, it happened around 8:45 on Billings Road, near the intersection with Bryant Road.

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Bangor man killed in Pearl Harbor attack returns home nearly 85 years later

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By WABI News Desk
Almost 85 years after he was killed in the attack on Pearl Harbor, a man from Bangor has finally come home.

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Woman arrested in Rockland

Woman arrested for gun charges at Rockland hotel

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By WABI News Desk
A Waldoboro woman was arrested at a hotel after police say they found narcotics inside a room.

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Maine to receive funding from Rural Health Transformation Program

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By WABI News Desk
Sen. Susan Collins says Maine will receive more than $190 million in the second year of a program she proposed.

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The City of Ellsworth has delayed the City Council recount

Ellsworth delays recount in tight City Council race

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By WABI News Desk
A recount for the Ellsworth City Council has been delayed due to the fact that all of the state ballots are in Augusta for the ranked choice tabulation as of Tuesday.

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Bangor man pleads guilty to distributing, possessing child sexual abuse material

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By WABI News Desk
A Bangor man pleaded guilty in federal court today to distributing and possessing child pornography.

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Maine Democrats pick up seats in the state legislature

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By WMTW
he blue wave we saw across the country last week is also happening in the Maine Legislature. Democrats not only keeping their majority, but flipping close to two dozen seats blue.

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Ferry Point Bridge reopens early

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By WABI News Desk
The Ferry Point Bridge connecting Calais and New Brunswick, Canada over the St. Croix River has been reopened.

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President Donald Trump speaks in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House...

Trump after meeting with Qatari PM says he believes war with Iran is militarily ‘effectively over’

Updated: Nov. 9, 2026 at 6:18 PM EST
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By The Associated Press and AAMER MADHANI
President Donald Trump on Monday told reporters he believes the war in Iran “militarily is effectively over.”

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Gas prices remain elevated in Maine

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By WABI News Desk
The national average for the price of gas has fallen under the $4 a gallon mark.

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Employees and residents spoke about what the establishment means to them and its impact on the...

Quarry Tap Room keeps liquor license after Hallowell City Council vote

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Jack McGuire
Supporters filled the Community Theatre, where the council meeting was held. Employees and residents spoke about what the establishment means to them and its impact on the community.

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Burnham woman awaits transfer to Montana on animal cruelty charges

Updated: Nov. 9, 2026 at 8:20 PM EST
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By Brittany McHatten
Alexis Ingraham asked a judge to release her so she could report to Montana on her own

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New traffic detection cameras at Bangor intersections are designed to spot waiting vehicles...

Bangor installs traffic cameras designed to keep cars moving

Updated: Nov. 9, 2026 at 7:25 PM EST
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By Sierra Dubois
The city has installed Miovision cameras at intersections across Bangor to detect waiting vehicles and help signals serve those traffic movements.

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Ranked choice voting counting process underway in Augusta

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By Michaela Hawthorne
Work is underway in Augusta to verify votes cast across Maine’s 2nd Congressional District.

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To help residents keep warm during the outage, the town of Van Buren will be opening a warming...

Van Buren braces for upcoming 12-hour power outage

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By WABI News Desk
To help residents keep warm during the outage, the town of Van Buren will be opening a warming shelter at the town’s Community Center at 130 Champlain Street.

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Officials locate missing teen in Dixfield

Updated: Nov. 9, 2026 at 8:15 PM EST
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By WABI News Desk
Shortly before 6 p.m., the Sheriff’s Office announced that Blake had been located and is safe.

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Veterans Day free meals and deals

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By WABI News Desk
Many businesses are showing their support to veterans on Nov. 11.

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(Left to right) Terry Dinkins, Joseph Pratt and Anthony Cote were sworn in Monday morning

Three new Bangor city councilors sworn in; Daniel Carson elected chair

Updated: Nov. 9, 2026 at 8:22 PM EST
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By Colin Gallagher
Terry Dinkins, Anthony Cote and Joseph Pratt took their oaths of office Monday morning as the three newest members of the Bangor City Council, filling the seats held by Susan Deane, Carolyn Fish and Joe Leonard.
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