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US Mint to release new 250th anniversary quarter

The U.S. Mint is releasing a new quarter to commemorate the nation's 250th anniversary.
The U.S. Mint is releasing a new quarter to commemorate the nation's 250th anniversary.

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To celebrate America's 250th birthday, the museum is featuring a new exhibit dedicated to a...
Castine museum exhibit highlights history of Revolutionary War ship

National

Historic D.C. boundary stones still standing after 235 years
Historic D.C. boundary stones still standing after 235 years

We the People

The Johnson Family
Sisters fundraise to sail in honor of America’s 250 birthday

National

The eagle has long symbolized American values.
Postal Service releases special edition bald eagle stamps for America’s 250th

This Day in History

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This Day in History:  Maine Senator Margaret Chase Smith delivers "Declaration of Conscience"...

This Day in History: Maine Senator Margaret Chase Smith delivers "Declaration of Conscience" speech on the Senate Floor, Jun. 1

Updated: 6 hours ago
WABI Morning News

This Day In History

This Day In History: The Naval Air Station in Brunswick Officially Shuts Down, May 31st

This Day In History: The Naval Air Station in Brunswick Officially Shuts Down, May 31st

Updated: May 29, 2026 at 4:17 PM EDT
Sunday Morning Maine

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This Day In history: Supreme Court settles border battle between Maine and New Hampshire, May 29

This Day In history: Supreme Court settles border battle between Maine and New Hampshire, May 29

Updated: May 29, 2026 at 4:28 AM EDT
WABI Morning News

This Day In History

This day in History: A Downeast Airlines flight crashes in Owls Head, May 30

This day in History: A Downeast Airlines flight crashes in Owls Head, May 30

Updated: May 28, 2026 at 5:16 PM EDT
WABI TV5 News Saturday Morning Maine

National

An eighth grader is spending her after-school hours cleaning veterans' graves and working to...

8th grader spends after-school hours cleaning veterans’ graves, working to preserve their stories

Updated: May 4, 2026 at 11:05 PM EDT
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By Isabella Martin, WPLG via CNN Newsource
An eighth grader is spending her after-school hours cleaning veterans' graves and working to preserve their stories.

We the People

Dialysis machine bought by parents helped save his life

Man’s life saved by dialysis machine bought by his parents at a charity event

Updated: May 4, 2026 at 8:18 AM EDT
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By Frances Weller and InvestigateTV Staff
A charity purchase by John Michael Mielcarski's parents ended up helping to save his life.

We the People

KLTV, Gray Media launch Star-Spangled Sing-Off in celebration of America’s 250th birthday

WABI, Gray Media launch Star-Spangled Sing-Off in celebration of America’s 250th birthday

Updated: May 1, 2026 at 10:35 AM EDT
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By WABI News Desk
Gray Media and WABI are launching the Star-Spangled Sing-Off, a contest that invites Americans to send in their best a cappella rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” for a chance to win a big prize.

National

A home security camera captured the touching moment that two South Bend firefighters folded...

Firefighters fold and return American flag to homeowner’s porch

Updated: May 1, 2026 at 1:12 AM EDT
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By Madison Remrey and John Beomsoo Kim
An Indiana man is singing praises for two firefighters after a heartwarming moment was caught on video.

National

A person pulls up to a stoplight in Galena, Kan., Monday, Nov. 17, 2025.

Route 66, a quintessential American road trip heavy on kitsch and history, turns 100

Updated: Apr. 12, 2026 at 8:50 AM EDT
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By The Associated Press
One of the world's most famous highways marks its centennial this year.

National

A South Ga. WWII soldier has been accounted for 80 years after his ship sank in the Pacific.

WWII Army Private accounted for 80 years after ship sank in the Pacific

Updated: Mar. 31, 2026 at 10:01 PM EDT
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By Sydney Rainwater and Gray News staff
After being labeled “unidentifiable” for decades, the remains of a U.S. Army Air Forces Private who fought in World War II were accounted for.

We the People

Brian Sullivan and Ricky Craven discuss Craven's Darlington win and his plans for Speedway.

Maine native Ricky Craven reflects on historic Darlington win, discusses plans for Speedway

Updated: Mar. 16, 2026 at 1:07 PM EDT
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By Brian Sullivan
Ricky Craven, a Newburgh native, beat Kurt Busch by two-thousandths of a second at Darlington Raceway in 2003 in a finish widely regarded as one of the greatest in NASCAR history.

News

Members of the Machias Historical Society teach Mainers about the history that unfolded...

Maine’s Forgotten Revolution: The Battle of Machias

Updated: Mar. 11, 2026 at 7:40 PM EDT
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By Sierra Dubois
For decades, members of the Machias Historical Society and local volunteers have pieced together the story of how this small community played an outsized role in the Revolutionary War.

News

Former schoolhouse built in 1853 is now for sale as a 6 bedroom, 4 & 1/2 bath residence.

Historic schoolhouse turned residence for sale in Stockton Springs

Updated: Mar. 9, 2026 at 7:17 PM EDT
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By Joy Hollowell
From class rooms to living rooms- the former Stockton Springs Schoolhouse, built in 1853, is now for sale as an 18-room residence.

National

Dale Steele, a 100-year-old World War II veteran from Nebraska, has become the oldest organ...

100-year-old WWII veteran becomes oldest organ donor in US history

Updated: Mar. 9, 2026 at 3:44 AM EDT
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By KMTV via CNN Newsource
The veteran's son credits his father’s longevity in part to a lifestyle rooted in physical labor and homegrown food.
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