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.
You can send him your stories using sroberts@wabi.tv
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Over a dozen members of the Waterville Noontime Rotary Club spent the afternoon sprucing up the Riverwalk.
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Melinda Mckechnie says it was sometimes hard to get the 50 plus members of the family together during the winter months.
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The market is open every Thursday from noon to three. It’s in the parking lot next to the Bucksport Post Office.
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The awards recognized members of the State Police and civilians who have gone above and beyond in the last year in service to the state.
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A Monroe woman who suffered a serious stroke over two decades ago has overcome many challenges to become an artist.
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A group of veterans were in Augusta Tuesday calling on Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, to support statehood for the District of Columbia.
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JMG’s latest initiative to support student learning is called RETREAT.
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St. Johns Food Pantry in Winslow is in search of a new location after being asked to leave the St. John Roman Catholic Church.
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The wild blueberry weekend will bring a strong focus to one of Maine’s oldest and most iconic crops.
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What does it take to put on nearly 30 of these high action events in a year?
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Coelho has publicly stated he may not have much time left, and the issues with his heart are genetic.
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Colby College is investing heavily in academic programs, infrastructure upgrades, and the student experience.
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A vintage clothing and furniture shop has outgrown its home in Skowhegan and is moving to Waterville.
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Augusta is continuing to support efforts to improve pedestrian safety around the downtown area.
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Bangor and Orono are making plans to collaborate on climate action.
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A bridge in the town of Veazie has been named in memory of the only resident to be killed in the Vietnam War.
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Leaders at each company chose the frappe flavors which are coffee, wild blueberry, and strawberry.
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”It was the last event that we had before we closed down for the pandemic.”
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Family friendly events include bingo with prizes, a 5k race, parade, craft fair, and auto show.
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The studio has hosted programming for kids and adults during school vacations and throughout the summer.
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Hayward Carl Spencer is the only Veazie resident killed while serving in Vietnam.
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Attendees are encouraged to dress in tie dye or add whatever groovy accessories they can.
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The “Heavy Metal Summer” event will take place Saturday, July 24th from 10am to 3pm.
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The replica of a ship sailed by Christopher Columbus will be leaving Bucksport Wednesday morning after protests canceled the remainder of its tour up the Penobscot.
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Heroin, Suboxone, and methamphetamine were recovered during the investigation
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While businesses in the area are definitely thankful for visitors after the hardships of last season, there are new problems to face.
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Guillerault grew up in southern Maine and started as a volunteer firefighter in Arundel.
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According to Superintendent Eric Haley the more than 6 million dollar addition would be built with federal CARES Act Funds.
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A 17-year-old boy from Sidney is facing several charges after leading Winslow police on a chase
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The Bangor Chinese School Dragon Camp is in it’s second week this year after being closed last year.
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Travel through downtown Skowhegan and you may notice a lot of colorful birdhouses.
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An eighth grader from James F. Doughty School in Bangor was recognized for an invention she designed for a national competition.
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Church youth groups from around the country are in Dexter this week helping community members with home projects.
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The weekend celebrations include concerts, variety shows, food vendors, and more.
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Francis was taken into custody and charged with felony burglary, refusal to submit to arrest, and probation violation.
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Two Thomas College students have won the top spots in a televised business pitch competition.
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The newest member of staff at the Bangor Area Homeless Shelter is a former guest of the shelter.
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The Town of Dover-Foxcroft is getting $1.4 million for fire and safety equipment, thanks to the USDA.
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Money raised at the event supports a scholarship fund.
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The first fair to be held in-person in Maine since before the pandemic wrapped up Saturday evening.
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Last week, they installed a simple flag system at a crosswalk on the corner of State and Bond Streets.
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Volunteers will have the opportunity to work with animals either in the facility, or by participating in the doggy day trip or fostering programs.
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A new report has been released on a program aimed at helping kids in Maine aspire to greater career and life opportunities.
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A business in Fairfield has been operating for over 60 years, providing locals and tourists with freshly baked goods.
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If you’re looking for some good yard sale deals, consider stopping in Fairfield this Saturday.
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An act of vandalism at a Skowhegan business has resulted in a wave of colorful support from the community.
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Law enforcement in Maine have a new tool to help safely resolve encounters with people who have disabilities, especially those with cognitive impairments.
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Pignatello says she’s grateful for the influx of business the show has brought her and hopes it might encourage more people to buy local.