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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Old Town Orono YMCA is getting in the Halloween spirit with a few upcoming events.
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A mother from Stockton Springs has pleaded not guilty to murdering her son.
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The Maine Children’s Home in Waterville has been preparing all year for the annual push to help at least 1500 kids.
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UMaine students and staff took a stand against domestic abuse today.
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Elizabeth Downs has found a calling as part of Maine’s beekeeping community.
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The new space at 32 College Avenue, Suite 304 is an expansion to their original home in Bangor.
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The annual Maine Law Enforcement Officers Service was held in Augusta Tuesday morning at the memorial honoring those lost in the line of duty.
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Advocates for increased investment in child care spoke outside the Maine State House Tuesday.
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They’re asking individuals, groups, or businesses to cook a lunch or dinner to feed 30 people.
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Patrolman Fred Foster was one of the first motorcycle patrol officers for the state police.
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A farm in Corinna is looking to be a one stop shop for fall family fun, all while supporting a good cause.
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The US Department of Health and Human Services has awarded more $11 million of American Rescue Plan funding to 18 health centers across the state.
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A Pittsfield couple has been improving on their property for the last 20 years.
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Law enforcement, fire safety, and medical services - all of them need more employees.
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The tours will take place October 15th and 16th from 6pm to 9pm.
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The United Way of Eastern Maine has kicked off a fundraising campaign with the goal of collecting $1.6 million.
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Andy Molatch died of cancer in 2014 before he could complete his goal to finish the Appalachian Trail.
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Unsolved mysteries, murders, and tales of some of the former residents whose spirits may still linger are featured.
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This is the 3rd annual “stuff the cruiser” diaper drive in partnership with the Pittsfield Police Department, Somerset County Sheriff, and the State Police.
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Pat White, owner of Pat’s Propane, has been growing a variety of pumpkin that has a pinkish hue for five years.
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New scouts can sign up and get a free uniform to ease the cost of joining.
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Located at 18 Main Street, the 25-thousand square foot building was renovated to include performance and exhibition space, artist studios, workshops, and more.
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Fortin says that of the 17 cows sheltering under the large pine tree on the edge of his property, eight were dead.
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Heidi and Pollyanna Sorensen moved to Thorndike three years ago and started growing lavender under the name Over the Hill Farm.
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Dozens of community organizations in Penobscot County are joining together to call for investments in chronic and worsening problems in the region.
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A new law passed in June dictates each fallen trooper will be honored for their service with a mile of state highway dedicated in their name.
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A fundraiser is underway to restore a piece of industrial history in Rockport.
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KeyBank celebrated its 30th annual ‘Neighbors Make a Difference Day’ by closing early and sending staff to volunteer in their communities.
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In Belfast one couple has been running a store since 2003 with the goal of giving you the best seat in the house.
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Six sculptors from the Maine Stone Workers Guild are spending ten days transforming local granite into works of art.
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A Winthrop man has found a business niche selling motorized floating picnic tables.
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The Maine Cheese Guild has over 70 licensed cheesemakers, about a third of them were set up at Manson Park in Pittsfield on Sunday.
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The Maine Cheese Festival is split into two sessions this Sunday at Manson Park in Pittsfield.
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A United States flag will be raised on top of each of the 14 tallest mountains in Maine this Saturday in remembrance of those who died on September 11th, 20 years ago.
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In Gardiner, construction of a new facility for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Kennebec Valley coupled with increased funding may help ease that problem.
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A ceremony was held at the State House in Augusta this morning in honor the many contributions of Franco-Americans to the state.
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In 2019 the event had sixty trees. This year they’re hoping to have even more.
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They've received donations big and small. Including a $25,000 grant from the City of Bangor and tens of thousands of bottles of water.
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The clip features nurses who are on the front line, working with patients who need ventilators to survive.
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The Brewfest runs from 3pm to 7pm on September 4th.
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Paws on Parade is the Humane Society’s largest annual fundraiser in the form of a group dog walk.
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The park has a long history of concerts dating back to it’s establishment in 1920.
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A food cupboard in Lagrange has been able to help more people in need thanks to some grant money.
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A former yacht club in Stockton Springs is now a restaurant with a view.
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If you take a walk through Belfast, you might notice some doors to local businesses are far too small to fit through.
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Sept. 4 will mark the start of the fall semester at Thomas College in Waterville, but some students are already on campus.
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The 2021 Corporal Eugene Cole Memorial Run took place in Norridgewock Sunday.
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Sargent Blair Emery was killed in action while serving in Iraq in 2007.
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Chris and Martha Nickerson purchased the Whale’s Tooth Pub back in January but say the competition for a limited pool of workers has been difficult.
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The 2021 Maine Hire-A-Vet campaign kicked off Thursday with a specific goal - have at least a hundred veterans hired by 100 employers in the next 100 days.