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Birch Bay Retirement Village in Bar Harbor hosted 30 students from Hancock County Technical...

Maine retirement community helps students build foundation for their career

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 6:36 PM EDT
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By Kaddie Sharpe
When it comes to starting jobs in healthcare and culinary arts most students may not think of a retirement community as a place to start their career path.

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NeighborWorks Week

Penquis NeighborWorks Week

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 10:49 AM EDT
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By WABI News Desk
This week is NeighborWorks Week.

Community

Downeast Horizons is hosting a craft fair

Downeast Horizons hosting a craft fair

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 7:19 PM EDT
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By WABI News Desk
Downeast Horizons is hosting a craft fair to benefit their Brewer adult evening program.

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Sarah's House

Non-profit organization gets a helping hand from some local businesses

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 5:58 PM EDT
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By Connor Magliozzi
Sarah’s House of Maine has been a beacon of comfort for Maine families battling cancer since 2014.

Community

Kindness Community Market in Belfast

Need greater than anticipated for new Belfast community market

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 5:16 PM EDT
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By Brittany McHatten
Fundraising efforts are underway to help Belfast Soup Kitchen keep the shelves stocked

Community

Marvin Tarbox Fallen Brothers Ride

Marvin Tarbox Fallen Brothers Ride honors fellow rider Saturday

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 11:32 AM EDT
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By WABI News Desk
Twelve years after Marvin Tarbox was killed in a tragic go-cart accident at a parade, an event to honor his memory continues on.

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Miles for Mills 5k

Miles for Mills 5k raises $160K

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 4:41 PM EDT
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By Brittany McHatten
The Travis Mills Foundation says their annual Memorial Day Weekend 5K was a huge success.

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The Nest in Bangor has rallied together to support one of their own.

The Nest in Bangor hosts fundraiser for employee after car crash

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 5:09 PM EDT
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By Sierra Whaley
Some of life’s toughest moments come unexpectedly.

Community

Cole Land Transportation Museum hosted Memorial Day service

Cole Land & Transportation hosts cookout and Memorial Day service

Updated: May. 29, 2023 at 6:14 PM EDT
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By Sierra Whaley
Many gathered at the museum for Memorial Day activities.

Community

American Flag at Bangor's Memorial Day Parade

Downtown Bangor Memorial Day parade honors and remembers the fallen

Updated: May. 29, 2023 at 6:05 PM EDT
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By Sierra Whaley
Hundreds gathered in Downtown Bangor Memorial Day for the annual parade to honor and remember.
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Mary Snow School students learn about different professions

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 6:34 PM EDT
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By Morgan Sturdivant
Friday students at Mary Snow School in Bangor got the chance to learn about different professions, but this wasn’t your typical career fair.

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Bangor PD holds Tip-A-Cop event Friday

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 4:09 PM EDT
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By WABI News Desk
From 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Bangor PD will be holding a Tip-A-Cop event at Applebee’s on Hogan Road.

Community

Historian parts with one of few elm trees left in Bangor

Updated: May. 15, 2023 at 5:37 PM EDT
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By Morgan Sturdivant
Elm trees were once abundant in Bangor until a disease took them out.

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Volunteerism in Maine remains at significant national ranking

Updated: Apr. 21, 2023 at 4:07 PM EDT
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By Sierra Whaley
Volunteering or lending a helping hand is what Maine is all about.

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Bangor Humane Society seeks food, blanket donations

Updated: Apr. 20, 2023 at 5:11 PM EDT
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By Tom Krosnowski
The shelter has seen an uptick in volume, including strays, kittens and dozens of dogs.

Community

Travis Mills awarded for charitable efforts by Maine Association of Police

Updated: Apr. 18, 2023 at 5:30 PM EDT
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By Tom Krosnowski
A U.S. Army veteran renowned for his charitable work throughout Maine received a pair of prestigious honors from the Maine Association of Police.

Community

Another successful Autism Awareness Walk-A-Thon for Downeast Horizons

Updated: Apr. 18, 2023 at 5:20 PM EDT
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By Bryan Sidelinger
Downeast Horizons is a non-profit that assists and supports individuals with developmental disabilities, and also works to raise awareness.

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Bangor Students take break from the classroom for Paw-a-Palooza

Updated: Apr. 14, 2023 at 6:18 PM EDT
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By Connor Magliozzi
Bangor High School students got a break from the classroom to learn in a different way Friday.

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New project strives to bring more creative access to kids in Maine

Updated: Apr. 4, 2023 at 4:35 PM EDT
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By Sierra Whaley
Play, Create, Believe, that’s the idea behind 207 Kids. It’s a collaborative project aiming to raise money for kids in Maine to have access to anything that interests them whether it’s sports, music, or outdoor activities.

Community

UMaine Student Life hosts ‘Fresh Check Day’

Updated: Apr. 3, 2023 at 7:05 PM EDT
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By Sierra Whaley
It really just takes 30 seconds of being brave. You just need one second to say I need help.

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Bangor offering approximately $16M in grants through American Rescue Plan Act

Updated: Apr. 3, 2023 at 12:56 PM EDT
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By WABI News Desk
City of Bangor collaborating with Heart of Maine United Way to award about $16 million in ARPA funding to area organizations

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Maine firefighters turn up the heat in chili/chowder benefit cookoff

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 9:24 PM EDT
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By Tom Krosnowski
Whether it was defending champions Old Town Fire with their two-meat chili or challengers Skowhegan Fire with their pulled pork bbq chili, there was plenty of flavor to go around for a good cause.

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Bangor area orgs provide free furniture for those in need

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 11:38 PM EDT
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By Tom Krosnowski and Mark Rediker
The people they serve don’t need to provide vouchers, and they say that beyond that, there’s a sense of empathy.

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Pickleball for a Purpose: local charity benefits from Hampden tournament

Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 11:44 PM EST
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By Tom Krosnowski
More than 100 participants, including TV-5′s own Emilie Hillman and Brian Sullivan, came out for the first day of the tournament.

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Tremont family loses home in fire

Updated: Feb. 18, 2023 at 8:13 PM EST
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By Tom Krosnowski
Donations can be dropped off at several shops across Southwest Harbor, Bar Harbor and Trenton.

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Fans, players outline what makes Maine Hoops Tournament special

Updated: Feb. 18, 2023 at 8:12 PM EST
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By Connor Magliozzi
You may never know what to expect come tourney time - whether it’s big moments on the court, off the court, or dancing mascots at 9 in the morning.

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Searsport Community Emergency Response Team trains to aid first responders

Updated: Feb. 18, 2023 at 8:12 PM EST
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By Tom Krosnowski
“The chance to help somebody in any way, who knows, you might save a life,”

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13 Maine warming centers funded through April

Updated: Feb. 10, 2023 at 9:41 PM EST
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By Tom Krosnowski
The money allocated from MaineHousing came from the $21 million in emergency funds approved by the Legislature in January.

Community

Portland hospital welcomes first baby of 2023

Updated: Jan. 1, 2023 at 8:23 PM EST
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By WABI News Desk
Maine Medical Center welcomed its first baby of 2023.

Community

Beloved Bangor woman passes away after battling cancer

Updated: Jan. 1, 2023 at 8:19 PM EST
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By WABI News Desk
The Bangor woman battling cancer who captured the heart of the community has passed away.

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Bangor community hosts candlelight vigil for homeless

Updated: Dec. 21, 2022 at 10:51 PM EST
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By Tom Krosnowski
Officials say it’s an ongoing battle, but compassion goes a long way.

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State Police, Ellis Family Market donate Thanksgiving dinners

Updated: Nov. 23, 2022 at 11:44 PM EST
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By WABI News Desk
40 local families now have a full dinner to serve this Thanksgiving thanks to State Police and local business.

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Congregation Beth Israel Sisterhood in Bangor hosts Hanukkah Craft Fair

Updated: Nov. 20, 2022 at 11:17 AM EST
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By WABI News Desk
The fair has been going on for 20 years, but had to take the last 2 off due to the pandemic.

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Free veterans’ resources at AYCC Friday

Updated: Nov. 7, 2022 at 9:09 PM EST
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By Tom Krosnowski
The main event is the Mobile Vet Center setting up on Friday.

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“Giving Tuesday” a monthlong celebration of generosity at Families First

Updated: Nov. 1, 2022 at 12:06 AM EDT
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By Bryan Sidelinger
Throughout the month, Families First will be raising awareness about the organization’s needs in keeping with its mission to break the cycle of homelessness.

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Hampden community goes all-out for Halloween fun

Updated: Oct. 31, 2022 at 11:48 PM EDT
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By Tom Krosnowski
Just about every kid we interviewed had a different costume - and a different treat of choice.

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Greater Joy duck on the loose

Updated: Oct. 27, 2022 at 4:04 PM EDT
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By WABI News Desk
As of early Thursday afternoon we got reports that it was seen in Blue Hill.

Community

Penobscot County Commissioners award grants funded by the American Rescue Plan Act

Updated: Oct. 18, 2022 at 6:40 PM EDT
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By Angela Luna
American Rescue Plan Act checks were awarded during Tuesday’s Penobscot County Commissioners meeting

Community

Maine Team Hope Walk set for Sunday in Ellsworth

Updated: Oct. 6, 2022 at 9:11 AM EDT
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By WABI News Desk
The event kicks off at 11:00 a.m. at Ellsworth High School.

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St. Joseph Healthcare buries 75th anniversary time capsule

Updated: Oct. 4, 2022 at 7:55 PM EDT
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By Tom Krosnowski
How will you remember 2022?

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Maine Garlic Fest continues Sunday

Updated: Oct. 1, 2022 at 6:45 PM EDT
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By Tom Krosnowski
It’s plenty more than just garlic - there will be arts and craft sales, pumpkin painting, yoga, free kayak rentals, live music and other festival food.

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Amicus looks to the future at grand reopening

Updated: Sep. 28, 2022 at 11:45 PM EDT
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By Tom Krosnowski
It all ensures their programming - which includes exercise, art classes, gardening and life skills among others - can reach new heights.

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Athenahealth volunteers “freshen up” Belfast Soup Kitchen

Updated: Sep. 27, 2022 at 10:38 PM EDT
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By Tom Krosnowski
Officials tell us Maine ranks number one in New England in food insecurity, so giving back to organizations like these makes a difference.

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Log A Load golf tournament raises record amount for children’s hospital

Updated: Sep. 19, 2022 at 8:10 PM EDT
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By Tom Krosnowski
The PLC announced they raised more than $72,000, exceeding their goal of $70,000 and setting a new record!

Community

More than 100 Shrine units come together for Bangor/Brewer parade

Updated: Sep. 18, 2022 at 7:28 PM EDT
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By Morgan Sturdivant
It was a beautiful day Saturday for Shriners from all over New England and beyond to hit the streets of Bangor and Brewer.

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Eastern Area Agency on Aging hosts “Senior” Prom

Updated: Sep. 17, 2022 at 12:03 AM EDT
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By Tom Krosnowski
Attendees dressed their best and enjoyed live music with family and friends.

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Hands-on history at Cole Land Transportation “Night at the Museum”

Updated: Sep. 15, 2022 at 11:44 PM EDT
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By Tom Krosnowski
Open for extended hours, the night also offered a twist - live performers standing in as period experts on the museum’s various vehicles and artifacts.

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Hudson woman recovers mistakenly-sold family heirloom

Updated: Sep. 14, 2022 at 11:45 PM EDT
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By Tom Krosnowski
Sherri Sawyer tells us she heard from the person who bought the desk, who will be returning it to her!

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Maine Childrens Home in Waterville awarded grant from New Balance Foundation

Updated: Sep. 6, 2022 at 5:22 PM EDT
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By Kodichi Lawrence
The Maine Children’s Home in Waterville has been awarded a grant to improve and support their Christmas Program.

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Micro Artisans fair in Augusta this weekend

Updated: Sep. 2, 2022 at 6:08 PM EDT
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By WABI News Desk
The Maine Micro Artisans are hosting an Artisan fair Saturday in Augusta.
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