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Edgecomb man dies after single-vehicle crash in Boothbay

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By WABI News Desk
The accident remains under investigation. Anyone who witnessed the crash is asked to contact the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office at 207-882-7332.

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Waterville man drowned in New Hampshire lake Saturday morning

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By WABI News Desk
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Trooper First Class Christopher Prenaveau at Christopher.J.Prenaveau@dos.nh.gov or (603) 223-8620.

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Authorities respond to Maple Lane in Kenduskeag Saturday.

Heavy police presence on Maple Lane in Kenduskeag; public urged to avoid area

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By WABI News Desk
Authorities responded to Maple Lane Saturday afternoon.

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First responders are called to a train derailment near Penobscot Valley Country Club in Orono.

Train derails near Penobscot Valley Country Club in Orono

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By WABI News Desk
Authorities are asking people to avoid the area at this time.

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Hot Dog Competition

Frankly unbeatable: 67-year-old defends hot dog eating trophy for 4th consecutive year

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By WABI News Desk
Although the day started off a bit rainy, it cleared up fast and crowds gathered at the Maine Red Hot Dog Festival in Dexter.

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47th annual Maine Highland Games and Scottish Festival

47th Maine Highland Games and Scottish Festival features famed ‘Boston Cone’

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Zoe Zellhart
Maine has the highest concentration of Scottish people in the entire United States- and thousands poured into Windsor fairgrounds to celebrate their heritage.

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Fatal Route 1 crash forces 20-mile detour Friday night

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By WABI News Desk
Route 1 was closed while officials investigated the crash, forcing a detour of more than 20 miles.

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Debora Kapisha, a registered nurse from Zambia

‘So thankful to be home’: Maine Medical Center nurse who was detained by ICE shares statement through union

Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 at 7:09 PM EDT
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By WMTW
28-year-old Debora Kapisha, a registered nurse from Zambia, was taken into ICE custody on July 30th.

Back To School

Backpacks

Cony High School football team helps pack hundreds of backpacks for local students

Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 at 6:58 PM EDT
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By Michaela Hawthorne
The student-athletes joined the Greater Augusta Back to School Program for its annual backpack drive. Working alongside Don’s Moving, the players hauled hundreds of backpacks to the Augusta Civic Center.

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Alan Dill

No teeth, no problem: 67-year-old looks to defend titles ahead of match with world’s top eater

Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 at 6:57 PM EDT
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By Josh Gabbard
Alan Dill, 67, will attempt to hold his titles at the Dexter Red Hot Dog Festival and the Bangor State Fair — two contests scheduled five hours apart.
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Kareem Quattlebaum

Bail hearing held for New York man charged in Palmyra shooting death

Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 at 6:56 PM EDT
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By WABI News Desk
A bail hearing was held Friday in Skowhegan for a man charged in the shooting death of 28-year-old Jaquan Humphries of Massachusetts in Palmyra last year.

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The aftermath of the May 15 explosion

Federal report finds firefighting actions contributed to deadly Searsmont silo explosion

Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 at 6:55 PM EDT
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By Sarah E. S. Thomas and Brittany McHatten
While multiple fire departments conducted station-specific accountability checks following the explosion, the formal tag system was not used.

Back To School

Ava Burke

Brewer teen donates 625 backpacks to Penquis ahead of first day of school

Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 at 6:54 PM EDT
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By Mark Rediker
A 15-year-old Brewer student is once again helping fellow students prepare for the first day of school, donating more than 625 backpacks to Penquis for community distribution.

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Sen. Angus King reacts to new policy announced by ICE regarding the release of body camera...

Sen. King calls new ICE policy on body camera footage ‘a mockery of Congressional action’

Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 at 6:47 PM EDT
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By WABI News Desk and The Associated Press
ICE’s body-worn camera policy said it will publicly release video of shootings and other encounters in which its agents cause death or serious injury.

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Maine Boat and Home Show

Maine Boat and Home Show returns to Rockland

Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 at 6:40 PM EDT
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By WABI News Desk
The Maine Boat and Home Show will run through Sunday, August 9.

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Maine Warden Service recovers body from Biscay Pond in Damariscotta.

Wardens recover body from Maine pond

Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 at 6:39 PM EDT
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By WABI News Desk
According to the Maine Warden Service, the death is not considered suspicious.

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The notice of the data breach obtained by WABI dated for July 31, and signage for the two...

Class action lawsuit filed against Maine-based hospitality group over data breach

Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 at 6:39 PM EDT
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By WABI News Desk
The breach 7,194 people, including 3,954 Maine residents.

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Residents and stakeholders in the area are pushing for an update to the licensing in order to...

‘Once-in-a-generation’ opportunity: Concerned citizens push FERC to update 1996 Ripogenus Dam license

Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 at 6:38 PM EDT
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By Sierra Dubois and Mark Rediker
The incident has caught the attention of state regulators.

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Bill would allow the Coast Guard to enter Intergovernmental Support Agreements.

Collins, King support bill to strengthen Coast Guard relationships with local, state agencies

Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 at 12:38 PM EDT
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By WABI News Desk
The legislation would allow the Coast Guard to purchase support from the state and local government instead of contracting with a private company.

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A sign decorates a riverfront park, Wednesday, May 1, 2024, in Lewiston, Maine.  (AP...

Lewiston tops Travel + Leisure list of best New England retirement spots

Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 at 11:25 AM EDT
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By WABI News Desk
Lewiston, Maine has taken the top spot on Travel + Leisure’s list of the seven best places to retire in New England, ranked for affordable housing, charming communities and access to healthcare.

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A random trip to Togue Pond ends up saving the life of an Ashland man who became stranded on a...

Maine Warden Service investigating boat crash that injured jet skier on Green Lake

Updated: Aug. 7, 2026 at 8:49 AM EDT
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By WMTW
Other boaters nearby responded and provided assistance before emergency crews arrived.

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Kids help paint mural in Bangor

‘Heart and Soul of Bangor’: Local Kids Leave Their Mark on Colorful New School Mural

Updated: Aug. 6, 2026 at 11:24 PM EDT
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By Mark Rediker
On Thursday morning, children participating in the school’s summer camp rolled up their sleeves and got messy to help paint a beautiful new mural on an outdoor shed.

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Maine DHHS

As Maine faces scrutiny over Medicaid fraud, expert blames systemic issues with federal program

Updated: Aug. 6, 2026 at 7:28 PM EDT
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By WMTW
While the state has faced criticism over enforcement, one health policy expert argues the larger problem lies with Medicaid itself and the way the program is structured at the federal level.

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Eastport City Council holds meeting Wednesday to discuss a proposal to build and underwater...

Eastport residents express concern over proposed underwater data center

Updated: Aug. 6, 2026 at 6:55 PM EDT
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By WABI News Desk
Residents went before the Eastport City Council during a meeting Wednesday night.

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The NRA announced their endorsement of former Governor Paul LePage Thursday morning at...

NRA endorses Paul LePage for CD2 race

Updated: Aug. 6, 2026 at 6:49 PM EDT
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By Grace Bradley
LePage is the Republican candidate running against Democrat Matt Dunlap.

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Bangor Public Health and Community Services

Bangor on track to surpass 2025 fatal overdoses, report says

Updated: Aug. 6, 2026 at 6:48 PM EDT
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By WABI News Desk
City officials say fatal overdoses in Bangor have historically trended higher than the rest of the state.

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Michael Cote Jr.

Massachusetts man to serve 8 years behind bars for assault

Updated: Aug. 6, 2026 at 6:46 PM EDT
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By WABI News Desk
The victim sustained serious head injures which his mother testified left him permanently disabled.

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Djvan Carter

Maine high court upholds life sentence for man convicted of kidnapping, beating girlfriend

Updated: Aug. 6, 2026 at 6:46 PM EDT
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By WABI News Desk
A jury last year found Djvan Carter, 49, of Milford guilty of aggravated attempted murder, kidnapping, and assault charges.

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Union Fair sign

Bigfoot, Moxie, and Blueberry Royalty: The Union Fair returns to celebrate Midcoast agriculture

Updated: Aug. 6, 2026 at 6:45 PM EDT
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By Michaela Hawthorne
One of the state’s oldest and most beloved summer traditions has returned to the Midcoast, bringing a blend of historic agricultural heritage and new modern entertainment.

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Researchers at the University of Maine are making a unique kind of insulation foam from wood

UMaine researchers turn wood into eco-friendly cooler foam

Updated: Aug. 6, 2026 at 6:43 PM EDT
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By Colin Gallagher
Researchers at the University of Maine are making a unique kind of insulation foam from wood, developing an environmentally friendly alternative to foam found in most commercial coolers.

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Community Health and Counseling Services Crisis Receiving Center

New crisis receiving center coming to Bangor

Updated: Aug. 6, 2026 at 6:42 PM EDT
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By Connor Magliozzi
Located at 68 First Street, it’s scheduled to open on August 24th.

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The Maine State Nurses Association said ICE agents detained Kapisha on July 30 while she was...

Maine Medical Center nurse detained by ICE released, congresswoman says

Updated: Aug. 6, 2026 at 6:40 PM EDT
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By WABI News Desk
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree says Debora Kapisha is heading back to Maine

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Fire at Waterfall Arts in Belfast Wednesday afternoon.

Hot glass blamed for fire at Belfast art studio

Updated: Aug. 6, 2026 at 6:39 PM EDT
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By WABI News Desk
The fire happened around 3:15 p.m., Wednesday.

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Lawyers deliver final arguments in a lawsuit accusing New Hampshire-based gunmaker Sig Sauer...

Sig Sauer lawsuit: Closing arguments heard in deputy’s unintentional discharge case

Updated: Aug. 6, 2026 at 5:29 PM EDT
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By WABI News Desk
A firearms examiner was the final witness to testify before the case was handed over for deliberations.

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Jessica Meir aboard the International Space Station

Maine’s Jessica Meir takes 6th spacewalk

Updated: Aug. 6, 2026 at 2:06 PM EDT
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By WABI News Desk
Maine native and NASA astronaut Jessica Meir is conducting a spacewalk Thursday.

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Portland police are investigating the suspicious death of a 21-year-old who was found injured...

Suspect in custody after 21-year-old dies near Tukey’s Bridge in Portland

Updated: Aug. 6, 2026 at 12:16 PM EDT
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By WMTW
Crime scene tape could be seen blocking off the walking trail leading up to the highway.

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Schooner passenger undergoing evaluation after armed incident in North Haven

Updated: Aug. 6, 2026 at 11:43 AM EDT
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By WABI News Desk
A passenger aboard a schooner who officials say was armed and expressing homicidal intent is undergoing evaluation Thursday, according to the Knox County Sheriff’s Office.

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Grant Street closed after water main break in Ellsworth

Updated: Aug. 6, 2026 at 11:35 AM EDT
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By WABI News Desk
A water main break Thursday morning prompted the closure of Grant Street between Main and Willow Streets, city officials said.

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Maine DHHS

Maine DHHS takes action against multiple MaineCare providers

Updated: Aug. 5, 2026 at 11:29 PM EDT
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By WMTW
On Wednesday, the Maine Department of Health and Human Services wrote in a blog the steps taken to suspend payments or not renew licenses to several MaineCare providers in the month of June.

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McDonalds held their Golden Arches Pack Giveback Wednesday. The company gave away free...

McDonald’s Hosts Golden Arches School Backpack Giveaway throughout Maine

Updated: Aug. 5, 2026 at 8:07 PM EDT
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By Jack McGuire
McDonalds held their Golden Arches Pack Giveback Wednesday. The company gave away free backpacks, filled with school supplies, to students in need.

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Downeast Horizons participants touch a live starfish at the Oceanarium and Education Center.

Bringing deep-sea to the surface: Downeast Horizons visit oceanarium

Updated: Aug. 5, 2026 at 7:26 PM EDT
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By Grace Bradley
Currently, the Oceanarium and Education Center is open every day of the week from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Boo Bus

Inside Central Maine’s rolling Victorian parlor of haunted history

Updated: Aug. 5, 2026 at 6:32 PM EDT
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By Michaela Hawthorne
By day, Jodie Bennett is a dedicated schoolteacher with 28 years of classroom experience. But by night, she transforms into “The Lady in White,” guiding brave locals and tourists through the region’s eerie past.

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Community Health Hub

Belfast Soup Kitchen opens Community Health Hub

Updated: Aug. 5, 2026 at 6:29 PM EDT
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By Brittany McHatten
The Belfast Soup Kitchen has opened a community health hub, converting space previously occupied by the Kindness Community Market into a site offering healthcare and support services to guests.

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A memorial for Brayden Callahan, a 12-year-old boy who was fatally struck by a school bus in...

Boy’s family, law enforcement react to school bus driver’s manslaughter charge being dropped

Updated: Aug. 5, 2026 at 5:51 PM EDT
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By WABI News Desk
The bus driver, 65-year-old Jeffrey Colburn, was originally charged with manslaughter. However, the Midcoast Villager reports that charge will be dropped.

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Lisbon crash

Maine man critically injured, another seriously injured in Lisbon crash that caused significant damage

Updated: Aug. 5, 2026 at 5:35 PM EDT
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By WMTW
A crash that caused significant damage to a Lisbon business Wednesday morning has left a Maine man with critical injuries and another man with serious injuries, according to police.

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The crop will be properly cured at Village Side Farm in Freedom.

Waldo County nonprofit rescues massive garlic crop for Maine food access groups

Updated: Aug. 5, 2026 at 5:35 PM EDT
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By Colin Gallagher
When BlueSky Garlic, a farm based in western Maine, was unable to harvest one acre’s worth of garlic for commercial use, food access non-profit Waldo County Bounty was called in for a two day glean with other organizations joining in to save the crop from loss.

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Eastport council revisits food truck ordinance after City Hall miscommunication

Downeast community loses only pharmacy

Updated: Aug. 5, 2026 at 5:33 PM EDT
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By WABI News Desk
State records show Eastport Family Pharmacy had its license terminated about two weeks ago.

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Wayne's Wiffle for a Wish

Wayne’s Wiffle For a Wish nearing $250,000 raised for Make-A-Wish Maine

Updated: Aug. 5, 2026 at 5:12 PM EDT
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By Connor Magliozzi
A beloved local summer tradition is gearing up for its 18th year, bringing the community together for friendly competition while closing in on a historic fundraising milestone for Make-A-Wish.

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Maine Warden Service

ATV crash claims life of Corinna man

Updated: Aug. 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT
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By WABI News Desk
Officials say first responders performed CPR for 45 minutes, but were unable to revive him.

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Dr. Mehmet Oz

Services billed in Maine, “not justifiable,” CMS administrator Dr. Oz says

Updated: Aug. 5, 2026 at 3:21 PM EDT
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By WMTW
U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz was in Maine on Monday to further look into alleged fraud in the state.
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