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Whether it was defending champions Old Town Fire with their two-meat chili or challengers...

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

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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Hampden pickleball tournament benefits local charity

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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Donations can be dropped off at several shops across Southwest Harbor, Bar Harbor and Trenton.

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.

News

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.

News

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.

News

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!

News

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.

News

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.

News

Caribou native sets sights on the moon

Updated: Sep. 2, 2022 at 5:49 PM EDT
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By Bryan Sidelinger
NASA is set to launch its Artemis rocket Saturday after scrubbing a launch earlier this week.

News

Bangor Waterfront prepares for busy concert weekend

Updated: Sep. 2, 2022 at 3:48 PM EDT
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By Brian Sullivan
Luke Combs will take to the stage at the Maine Savings Ampitheater in Bangor Friday evening, the first of two sold out shows.

Community

WABI’s Food Truck week comes to a close with Tara-bly Good Catering in the spotlight

Updated: Sep. 2, 2022 at 9:00 AM EDT
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By WABI News Desk
Tara-bly Good Catering was the final stop during our Food Truck week.

Local

Skowhegan native is now in charge of Cross Insurance Center

Updated: Aug. 31, 2022 at 5:41 PM EDT
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By Tom Krosnowski
Skowhegan native Chris McGrail has been there for it all, working his way up to the general manager position. He says the goal remains the same.

News

Strong attendance, better sales at 75th Orono-Old Town Kiwanis auction

Updated: Aug. 26, 2022 at 9:20 PM EDT
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By Tom Krosnowski
All of the proceeds support Kiwanis’s work with children’s programs, such as youth sports and with scholarships.

Local

Man celebrates 90th birthday water skiing on Pushaw Lake

Updated: Aug. 24, 2022 at 5:01 PM EDT
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By Allegra Zamore
Ed Beaulieu celebrated his 90th birthday over the weekend.

Local

Senator King visits NMCC, tours Workforce Training Program

Updated: Aug. 24, 2022 at 12:41 PM EDT
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By WAGM
Senator King paid a visit to Northern Maine Community College Tuesday morning to hear about the college’s Workforce Training Program.

Local

Mason’s Brewing Co. opening second location in Auburn

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 4:31 PM EDT
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By Allegra Zamore
The new Mason's will be located at 186 Main Street.

Community

Dinosaurs invade Bangor this weekend

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 4:16 PM EDT
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By Brian Sullivan
The nation's largest dinosaur exhibit opens officially at the Cross Center tomorrow and will be there through the weekend.

Local

Chelsea man admits to falling asleep at the wheel in Augusta crash that killed 3

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 5:07 PM EDT
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By Bryan Sidelinger
The driver whose vehicle struck and killed three pedestrians in Augusta admitted on Wednesday in court to three counts of motor vehicle violation resulting in death, which are civil violations.

Local

Bill aims to improve access to Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 3:06 PM EDT
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By Allegra Zamore
Senator Angus King has introduced a bill in hopes of improving access to the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument.

News

Hampden Girl Scout troop spreads positivity to classmates

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 7:18 PM EDT
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By Connor Magliozzi
Girl Scout Troop 715 is eagerly awaiting the reactions of their classmates to a project they took upon themselves.

News

Bangor man honored for 6 decades of service to Greyhound

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 6:18 PM EDT
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By Connor Magliozzi
Imagine your first day of work 60 years ago and still working there this entire time.

News

11-year-old asks for backpack donations instead of birthday presents

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 6:06 PM EDT
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By Angela Luna
How many 11-year-olds do you know that ask for donations instead of presents for their birthday?

News

Volunteers needed for Hampden’s annual Children’s Day celebration

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 5:28 PM EDT
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By Allegra Zamore
Hampden’s annual Children’s Day celebration is back this Saturday and they need your help.

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‘Broad Harbor’ auction this weekend will benefit The Grand

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 5:23 PM EDT
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By Bryan Sidelinger
The Grand Theater in Ellsworth is holding a one-of-a-kind fundraiser on Sunday where live theater will mix with a live auction.

News

Hometown Health Center unveils plans for Palmyra facility

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 5:03 PM EDT
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By Allegra Zamore
Hometown Health Center unveiled plans for a new facility in Palmyra Tuesday morning.

News

Collins announces funding for Bangor road improvement project

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 5:52 PM EDT
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By WABI News Desk
The city of Bangor is getting over $24 million for a road improvement project.

News

Dover-Foxcroft farm donates hundreds of pounds of food

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 5:46 PM EDT
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By Connor Magliozzi
One organization in Maine is once again accepting food donations as they work to help a need in their community not seen since the start of the pandemic.

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Northeast Harbor Library celebrates Harry Potter’s birthday

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 5:38 PM EDT
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By Bryan Sidelinger
Harry Potter’s birthday may have been July 31, but that didn’t stop kids in Northeast Harbor from having a belated birthday party on Monday.

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Construction starts on Brewer Riverwalk expansion

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 5:26 PM EDT
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By Allegra Zamore
onstruction started on Monday on the expansion of the Brewer Riverwalk.
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