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.
Education
Updated: Jul. 14, 2022 at 5:35 PM EDT
|By Brittany McHatten
The facility, located at 900 Hammond Street in Bangor, opened its doors to patients for the first time Monday.
Updated: Jul. 13, 2022 at 5:35 PM EDT
|By Brittany McHatten
Thanks to donors, the $2.36 million campaign is already at 77% of its goal.
Updated: Jul. 13, 2022 at 4:44 PM EDT
|By Brittany McHatten
All the money raised will benefit the Good Shepherd Food bank, as well as community food pantries across the state.
Updated: Jul. 12, 2022 at 5:50 PM EDT
|By Brittany McHatten
All this week, PetSmart is celebrating National Adoption Week.
Updated: Jul. 11, 2022 at 4:39 PM EDT
|By Brittany McHatten
The money comes from the Maine Health Access Foundation and will be distributed over two years.
Updated: Jul. 8, 2022 at 6:38 PM EDT
|By Brittany McHatten
The Belfast Soup Kitchen had a slice of something special waiting for its guests Friday.
Updated: Jul. 8, 2022 at 5:46 PM EDT
|By Brittany McHatten
Pete Lovejoy, 16, was diagnosed with cancer in February
Updated: Jul. 7, 2022 at 5:32 PM EDT
|By Brittany McHatten
An annual tradition is coming back to East Millinocket this weekend
Updated: Jul. 5, 2022 at 6:41 PM EDT
|By Brittany McHatten
C & K Variety presented Don Veneziano with a $316 check for him to give to BHS
Updated: Jul. 5, 2022 at 4:50 PM EDT
|By Brittany McHatten
The lighthouse visitor center has been open for twenty years.
Updated: Jul. 5, 2022 at 4:15 PM EDT
|By Brittany McHatten
Kurt Searles, 34, was arrested Friday.
Updated: Jul. 1, 2022 at 5:11 PM EDT
|By Brittany McHatten
This is the first time in recent memory BSO will perform in Bangor on the 4th.
Updated: Jun. 30, 2022 at 5:41 PM EDT
|By Brittany McHatten
Activities included a temporary tattoo station, clowns with balloon animals, a rock wall, and even the chance to play basketball with members of the city fire department.
Updated: Jun. 29, 2022 at 4:46 PM EDT
|By Brittany McHatten
Lobster Roll Day is by far the busiest day of the year for Governor’s Restaurants.
Updated: Jun. 28, 2022 at 5:37 PM EDT
|By Brittany McHatten
On a nice summer day what’s more magical than reading? Reading and ice cream.
Updated: Jun. 28, 2022 at 5:02 PM EDT
|By Brittany McHatten
First responders were able to limit the damage when a tractor trailer caught fire at a business in Hermon Tuesday afternoon.
Updated: Jun. 27, 2022 at 3:42 PM EDT
|By Brittany McHatten
Monday marks three weeks since Graham Lacher disappeared.
Updated: Jun. 24, 2022 at 8:57 PM EDT
|By Brittany McHatten
Donnie Veneziano sold whoopie pies and lemonade to raise money for animals.
Updated: Jun. 22, 2022 at 5:24 PM EDT
|By Brittany McHatten
A number of nonprofits across Maine and New Hampshire are getting a boost in funding thanks to a Bangor-based foundation.
Updated: Jun. 22, 2022 at 5:13 PM EDT
|By Brittany McHatten
Due to ongoing staffing shortages, Dakin Pool in Bangor will not open this summer.
Updated: Jun. 17, 2022 at 5:44 PM EDT
|By Brittany McHatten
Café Miranda owner Kerry Alterio says he wants to work on finding long-term solutions for the problems plaguing his industry.
Updated: Jun. 15, 2022 at 5:07 PM EDT
|By Brittany McHatten
The Bangor area is dealing with an infestation of browntail moth caterpillars.
Updated: Jun. 14, 2022 at 4:47 PM EDT
|By Brittany McHatten
In addition to the primaries, voters in Bangor are casting their ballots in a Special Municipal Election on Tuesday
Updated: Jun. 14, 2022 at 4:37 PM EDT
|By Brittany McHatten
Before any rematch can take place in November, Bruce Poliquin first has to win Tuesday’s primary against challenger Liz Caruso.
Updated: Jun. 13, 2022 at 5:28 PM EDT
|By Brittany McHatten
The superintendent says Caribou Police don’t have the manpower to provide an SRO for the upcoming school year.
Updated: Jun. 8, 2022 at 4:20 PM EDT
|By Brittany McHatten
A Bangor woman is proving it’s never too late to start a new chapter in your life.
Updated: Jun. 7, 2022 at 4:48 PM EDT
|By Brittany McHatten
A public hearing on a proposed year-round ski resort in Piscataquis County is set to get underway Tuesday night.
Updated: Jun. 6, 2022 at 4:44 PM EDT
|By Brittany McHatten
Two people facing charges in connection with a deadly crash in Danforth last month appeared before a judge on Monday.
Updated: Jun. 6, 2022 at 12:02 PM EDT
|By Brittany McHatten
Damariscotta Police say they arrested a student from Great Salt Bay Community School on Friday.
Updated: Jun. 2, 2022 at 3:33 PM EDT
|By Brittany McHatten
Senators Susan Collins and Angus King jointly making the announcement Thursday.
Updated: Jun. 1, 2022 at 5:26 PM EDT
|By Brittany McHatten
AARP says a new poll shows Mainers ages 50 and older will be key in determining who wins congressional races in November.
Updated: Jun. 1, 2022 at 4:52 PM EDT
|By Brittany McHatten
The depot will be ready to open on June 6th at Northern Light Family Medicine and Residency on Union Street.
Updated: Jun. 1, 2022 at 1:38 PM EDT
|By Brittany McHatten
Mill Dam Road and access to the Mill Dam beach is closed until repairs can be completed.
Updated: May. 31, 2022 at 3:50 PM EDT
|By Brittany McHatten
"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.”
Updated: May. 27, 2022 at 4:55 PM EDT
|By Brittany McHatten
It was last seen near the Kaler and Oak Hill Roads Friday morning.
Updated: May. 27, 2022 at 4:42 PM EDT
|By Brittany McHatten
The WABI TV5 Telethon for Pine Tree Camp will be happening on June 1st during our 5:00 & 6:00 p.m. newscasts.
Updated: May. 27, 2022 at 4:29 PM EDT
|By Brittany McHatten
A Waterville officer shot and killed Eric Porter in February 2021.
Updated: May. 27, 2022 at 4:19 PM EDT
|By Brittany McHatten
Starting Friday and running through Sunday, some of the Maine Ferry Service trips between Rockland and Vinalhaven are canceled.
Updated: May. 26, 2022 at 4:09 PM EDT
|By Brittany McHatten
TV-5 spoke to a local physician about some of the ways we can protect ourselves.
Updated: May. 25, 2022 at 3:24 PM EDT
|By Brittany McHatten
Uvalde, Texas where the shooting took place is about 2,000 miles away from Maine.
Updated: May. 24, 2022 at 5:45 PM EDT
|By Brittany McHatten
Attention Starbucks lovers - one of the two Bangor shops is set to temporarily close next month.
Updated: May. 24, 2022 at 5:40 PM EDT
|By Brittany McHatten
A meeting scheduled for earlier this month related to the New England Clean Energy Connect project has been rescheduled for later in the summer.
Updated: May. 24, 2022 at 3:43 PM EDT
|By Brittany McHatten
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.
Updated: May. 24, 2022 at 3:10 PM EDT
|By Brittany McHatten
The University of Maine System Board of Trustees has approved a new budget for the 2023 fiscal year.
Updated: May. 23, 2022 at 4:36 PM EDT
|By Brittany McHatten
A Lincoln woman had the night of her life Saturday at the Garth Brooks concert in Massachusetts.
Updated: May. 19, 2022 at 5:47 PM EDT
|By Brittany McHatten
In addition to excelling in the classroom, Kumar is an activist with a particular focus on climate and racial justice.
Updated: May. 19, 2022 at 5:47 PM EDT
|By Brittany McHatten
Brett Palmer plans to attend UMaine in the fall
Updated: May. 18, 2022 at 5:55 PM EDT
|By Brittany McHatten
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.
Updated: May. 18, 2022 at 5:20 PM EDT
|By Brittany McHatten
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.
Updated: May. 17, 2022 at 4:32 PM EDT
|By Brittany McHatten
Bangor got a bit more beautiful on Tuesday thanks to the effort of over 100 volunteers.
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