Brittany McHatten
6 p.m. Anchor/Reporter
Bangor, ME
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Brittany began her television career in Bangor, and after a few years working in Albany, New York, she’s back!
Brittany’s roots in news began at Framingham High School in Massachusetts. She went on to get her degree in Broadcast Journalism from Boston University.
Born and raised just outside of Boston, Brittany loves all things New England sports! When she’s not at work you can catch her at UMaine games or on the Bangor Waterfront for country concerts with her husband, Tyson.
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Donnie Veneziano sold whoopie pies and lemonade to raise money for animals.
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A number of nonprofits across Maine and New Hampshire are getting a boost in funding thanks to a Bangor-based foundation.
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Due to ongoing staffing shortages, Dakin Pool in Bangor will not open this summer.
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Café Miranda owner Kerry Alterio says he wants to work on finding long-term solutions for the problems plaguing his industry.
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The Bangor area is dealing with an infestation of browntail moth caterpillars.
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In addition to the primaries, voters in Bangor are casting their ballots in a Special Municipal Election on Tuesday
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Before any rematch can take place in November, Bruce Poliquin first has to win Tuesday’s primary against challenger Liz Caruso.
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The superintendent says Caribou Police don’t have the manpower to provide an SRO for the upcoming school year.
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A Bangor woman is proving it’s never too late to start a new chapter in your life.
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A public hearing on a proposed year-round ski resort in Piscataquis County is set to get underway Tuesday night.
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Two people facing charges in connection with a deadly crash in Danforth last month appeared before a judge on Monday.
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Damariscotta Police say they arrested a student from Great Salt Bay Community School on Friday.
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Senators Susan Collins and Angus King jointly making the announcement Thursday.
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AARP says a new poll shows Mainers ages 50 and older will be key in determining who wins congressional races in November.
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The depot will be ready to open on June 6th at Northern Light Family Medicine and Residency on Union Street.
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Mill Dam Road and access to the Mill Dam beach is closed until repairs can be completed.
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"People are turning to food banks for help, and we want to make sure they have the resources they need to keep feeding our neighbors in need.”
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It was last seen near the Kaler and Oak Hill Roads Friday morning.
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The WABI TV5 Telethon for Pine Tree Camp will be happening on June 1st during our 5:00 & 6:00 p.m. newscasts.
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A Waterville officer shot and killed Eric Porter in February 2021.
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Starting Friday and running through Sunday, some of the Maine Ferry Service trips between Rockland and Vinalhaven are canceled.
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TV-5 spoke to a local physician about some of the ways we can protect ourselves.
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Uvalde, Texas where the shooting took place is about 2,000 miles away from Maine.
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Attention Starbucks lovers - one of the two Bangor shops is set to temporarily close next month.
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A meeting scheduled for earlier this month related to the New England Clean Energy Connect project has been rescheduled for later in the summer.
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Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, is joining other US senators from New England to try and find more help for parents and caregivers amid the national formula shortage.
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The University of Maine System Board of Trustees has approved a new budget for the 2023 fiscal year.
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A Lincoln woman had the night of her life Saturday at the Garth Brooks concert in Massachusetts.
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In addition to excelling in the classroom, Kumar is an activist with a particular focus on climate and racial justice.
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Brett Palmer plans to attend UMaine in the fall
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A land-based salmon farm in the City of Belfast is one step closer to moving forward after a recent decision by the state Superior Court.
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If a new bulge or lump around your belly button or groin area is causing you pain or discomfort, there’s a chance it might be a hernia.
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Bangor got a bit more beautiful on Tuesday thanks to the effort of over 100 volunteers.
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The middle school baseball team will wear the hats for the rest of the season
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Together Place is offering a $3,500 contract to a professional artist living in Maine to create a mural.
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Sam Falla is graduating debt-free in just three years' time
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Gaghan's Olive & Pine Co. creations are sold online and in a growing number of local brick-and-mortars
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Students at Mattanawcook Academy in Lincoln are hoping to inspire an interest in theater.
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On May 17, the two organizations are coming together to host Second Street’s annual Neighborhood Cleanup.
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Construction is officially underway on a new hospital in Greenville.
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While sports betting will soon be legal in Maine, there's still a lot that needs to happen before any wagers are made.
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In all, eight scholars earned the title of valedictorian with a grade point average of 4.0. Another four students earned the distinction of salutatorian with a GPA of 3.992.
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Up until Tuesday, the affidavit detailing the evidence against Cutler had been sealed.
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The Spring Drug Take Back event is hosted by the Drug Enforcement Agency, along with the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office and Bangor Police.
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Seven of the eight weeks are completely filled up
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For the first time since 2019, Maine Day was back in full force on the University of Maine campus in Orono on Wednesday.
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Threats at a number of schools interrupted learning all over the state on Tuesday.
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Bangor Police say no arrests have been made after one person was shot on Harlow Street early Sunday morning.