Spencer Roberts
Multimedia Journalist
Bangor, ME
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Spencer joined the WABI TV5 News team in November of 2014 as a weekend photographer.
He grew up in Winthrop, Maine (Go Ramblers!) and credits his love of video to his high school teacher Ms. Shaw.
Spencer’s interests include computing, science, and the aerospace industry. In his spare time, he enjoys going to the movies, spending time with family and reading.
He is thankful to have a career that presents new challenges and opportunities each day. You can send him your stories using sroberts@wabi.tv
Amanda Coburn, one of the three co-owners of the shop, hopes online sales will help artists through a tough time.
The composition is inspired by climate change and the fact the Gulf of Maine is the fastest warming body of water in the world.
Lander says she’d already raised thousands of dollars when the owner of Mossy Ledge Spirits in Etna dared her to do part of the walk in an inflatable T-Rex costume.
The previous official published count was only 154 species
36 trees were sold from stores in Auburn, Augusta, Bangor, Brewer, Brunswick, Portland, Sanford, Scarborough, Thomaston, and Windham.
Bangor Postmaster Chris Parker says in his 25 years in the postal service this year has the highest volume of political mail he’s ever seen.
Owners are hopeful that the loosening of restrictions will encourage more people to stop by
Around 200 students and staff from MCI came out for Community Service Day.
They hope to start socially distanced concerts next year and are looking forward to full concerts once a coronavirus vaccine has been distributed.
Local police have long relied on a regional booking program that centralizes processing at the Penobscot County Jail, but it also increases the flow of people through the jail, raising the risk of infection.
After a recent survey, the city estimates there are roughly 140 people living outside.
Foremost in mind is safety for staff and patrons, but what that looks like varies.
The new facility will produce 50 million swabs a month and create around 200 jobs.
Two church leaders speak about how the increase will affect them
There were 32 news cases reported Friday.
The public space is intended to encourage use by performers of music, poetry, drama, and more.
Donald MacGillis was a journalist who had worked as an editor for the Berkshire Eagle and the Boston Globe
Police are on scene at the Indian Ridge Apartments.
This year, due to COVID, the program is being offered virtually.
Elroy Morgan of Charleston says his 1,637 pound pumpkin grew up to 50 pounds a day at its peak.
The clothesline project gives survivors a voice and a creative outlet while raising awareness and letting other survivors know they aren’t alone.
The discussion focused on the opioid crisis, COVID-19, and how an aging population affects businesses.
Two new restaurants are opening and one has reopened in a new location in the Bangor/Brewer area.
The St. Rose Thrift Store will offer used items at low prices and the money raised will support other ministries.
Dr. Shah says in the case of an outbreak, the CDC will take a more active role in its guidance.
Currently CDC guidelines only allow for 50 people at indoor gatherings, 100 people outside.
Dr. Nirav Shah says 26,000 tests are being allocated to Maine and are expected as soon as next week.
Another person has died with coronavirus in Somerset County, according to the Maine CDC.
75% of the waste from 115 communities was diverted to Penobscot Energy Recovery Company
Anyone is free to drop by and take or leave a book whenever they like.
With Covid keeping the event virtual, they say it’s more important than ever to make connections and provide support.
Last year 24 lives were saved from organs donated by patients at EMMC and 1000 more lives were helped.
"There are a lot of commonalities between the communities in Maine that we worked with and then the communities in Oregon."
“As we’ve seen this year and in years past, weather conditions can really play a significant role in activity.”
The event will feature a speaker from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and a guided meditation.
An assisted living community in Orono is celebrating with some ice cream.
The Professional Logging Contractors of Maine is anticipating a nearly 86-million dollar economic loss this year.
"Our bus drivers are amazing. Like most places everywhere we do not have enough of them.”
It’s a common political strategy to use negative advertising to cast doubt on opponents.
Fear surrounding the pandemic and civil unrest have driven demand up while manufacturers are struggling.
85 to 90 percent of students are returning in person with the rest opting for remote learning.
Members have analyzed more than 400 active bills in the legislature through the lens of racial equity.
Bagpipers played 'Amazing Grace' between the announcements.
Among the three of them, they have nearly 100 years of service.
The pandemic has shone a spotlight on ways libraries can make themselves more accessible online and in person.
Winners will receive cash or a Momo’s gift card and some merchandise.