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A look back at ‘We The People: This Day in History’

Brian Sullivan and producer Tyler Stack spent the last year putting together the “We The People” segments on WABI.
A look back at 'We The People'

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Norman Rockwell's suite of 4 paintings titled "So You Want to See the President!" on public...
Norman Rockwell exhibit opens at “The People’s House” in D.C.

We the People

From chickens to flowers to fresh vegetables — Calkins Farm Stand in Hampden has been serving...
Fifth generation takes over 102-year-old Hampden farm

National

Mount Rushmore from ‘We the People’
‘We The People’- Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary

We the People

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

This Day in History

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This Day in History: Ellsworth Bicentennial Parade in 1976, Jul. 4

This Day in History: Ellsworth Bicentennial Parade in 1976, Jul. 4

Updated: Jul. 4, 2026 at 5:16 PM EDT
WABI TV5 News Saturday Morning Maine

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A look back at 'We The People'

A look back at ‘We The People: This Day in History’

Updated: Jul. 3, 2026 at 10:07 PM EDT

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This Day In History: Auto Racing, a true Maine tradition that brought locals together, July 3

This Day In History: Auto Racing, a true Maine tradition that brought locals together, July 3

Updated: Jul. 3, 2026 at 4:28 AM EDT
WABI Morning News

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This Day In History: Battle of Gettysburg, Col. Chamberlain ensured Maine held the line, July 2

This Day In History: Battle of Gettysburg, Col. Chamberlain ensured Maine held the line, July 2

Updated: Jul. 2, 2026 at 4:28 AM EDT
WABI Morning News

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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

Updated: May 27, 2026 at 7:04 PM EDT
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By Colin Gallagher
The Wilson Museum in Castine has officially kicked off its 2026 summer season. To celebrate America’s 250th birthday, the museum is featuring a new exhibit of an American ship during the Revolutionary War.

National

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

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

Updated: May 18, 2026 at 5:35 PM EDT
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By Stephen Goin
The original boundary stones that shaped Washington, D.C. are still standing, as preservation groups work to protect the landmarks ahead of America’s 250th anniversary.

We the People

The Johnson Family

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

Updated: May 17, 2026 at 11:59 PM EDT
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By Zoe Zellhart
The pair say that this trip is extra special for them, as their father took the same ship during a trip in his youth.

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The eagle has long symbolized American values.

Postal Service releases special edition bald eagle stamps for America’s 250th

Updated: May 15, 2026 at 12:39 AM EDT
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By The Associated Press and SARAH RAZA Associated Press
The eagle has long symbolized American values.

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.

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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.
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