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Old Town mill temporarily shutting down

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Tom Krosnowski
An ND Paper spokesperson said the mill is “taking extended downtime,” citing the rising cost of fiber and energy.

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Versant Power

Versant Power customers oppose rate hike proposal

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Tom Krosnowski
Dozens of Versant Power customers from as far as Machias voiced their concerns with a proposed distribution rate increase before the Maine Public Utilities Commission in Bangor Tuesday night.

News

Fire stations across Central Maine work together to knock down flames that destroyed three...

Fire stations across Central Maine work together to knock down flames that destroyed three camps in Smithfield

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Kodichi Lawrence
Fire stations across Central Maine work together to knock down flames that destroyed three camps in Smithfield

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Maine tuition lawsuit targets religious school restrictions

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
A new lawsuit over Maine’s tuition reimbursement program for private schools contends an antidiscrimination law unfairly targets religious schools to prevent their participation.

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Penquis grant approved for Pine Tree Inn

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Sierra Whaley
The Bangor City Council unanimously approved a federal grant last night to help with the homelessness crisis.

News

No Mow May will take effect in 2023

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Sierra Whaley
The Bangor City Council has continued their efforts in supporting the bees.

News

Healthcare Advocates gathered at the State House in support of a bill that would provide health care for Maine Immigrants

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Kodichi Lawrence
Healthcare Advocates gathered at the State House in support of a bill that would provide health care for Maine Immigrants

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Bangor City Council approves grant for heating assistance

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Sierra Whaley
The Barbara Cassidy Foundation proposed a donation towards assisting Bangor residents with heating costs.

News

Augusta man indicted for Waterville Circle K robbery

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Tom Krosnowski
An Augusta man has been indicted for robbing a Waterville convenience store in January.

News

Cambridge man faces 5 to 40 years in prison for drug conspiracy

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Tom Krosnowski
A Cambridge man faces 5 to 40 years in prison and a $5 million fine for his role in a drug trafficking conspiracy.
Daily Forecast
Daily Forecast

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‘Be Vigilant’: Augusta warns residents of confirmed animal rabies case

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Tom Krosnowski
The Maine CDC has confirmed a case of animal rabies in Augusta.

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Three Belfast residents arrested for aiding escape from custody

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Tom Krosnowski
Three Belfast residents were arrested for aiding the escape of a Montville man from police custody.

News

‘The Travelution Is Here’: Maine tourism leaders attend Governor’s Conference on Tourism

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Angela Luna
Hundreds of Maine’s tourism leaders were in attendance for the Governor’s Conference on Tourism at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor.

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The Honeybee Cafe becoming Sullivan’s go-to spot for breakfast and lunch

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Bryan Sidelinger
For nearly two decades, Chester Pikes Galley was the go-to spot for food in Sullivan, and when it closed in 2020, it left a void along Route 1 for both locals and tourists alike.

News

Services planned for late Caribou Fire captain

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Brittany McHatten
Caribou Fire Captain Daniel Raymond will be laid to rest this weekend.

News

Celebration of life scheduled for late Baileyville Police officer

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Brittany McHatten
A celebration of life is set for a Baileyville police officer who passed away last week.

Local

Deadly Maine fire caused by man smoking while on oxygen ruled accidental

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By WABI News Desk
The fire at a home caused by a man smoking while on oxygen has been ruled accidental.

News

Maine PUC holding public hearing on Versant’s request for distribution rate increase

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By WABI News Desk
The Maine Public Utilities Commission will hold a public hearing in Bangor Tuesday night about Versant Power’s request for a distribution rate increase.

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Acadia National Park increases entry fees effective Saturday

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
The National Park Service approved the first entrance fee increase in five years for Acadia National Park, officials said Tuesday.

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Tractor-trailer crashes into back of Portland school bus; student taken to hospital

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By WMTW
A student was taken to Maine Medical Center after a tractor-trailer hit a school bus from behind.

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Former Augusta Chipotle workers reach $240,000 settlement with restaurant chain after closure

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Kodichi Lawrence
Former Chipotle workers in Augusta reach a $240,000 settlement with the restaurant chain months after the store was closed while worker attempt to form a union

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Searsmont man issued summons for hit-and-run accident in Rockland last month

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By WABI News Desk
Samuel Richman is facing a felony charge of failing to report an accident involving personal injury.

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Portland City Council reexamines process allowing citizens to get initiatives on the ballot

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By WABI News Desk
At this time, citizens are able to get an initiative on the ballot if they obtain 1,500 verified signatures from city residents.

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Bangor grants G-Force amusement license with conditions

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 11:22 PM EDT
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By Tom Krosnowski
Those measures include bag checks, improved security training, safe serving training, security outside and fixing the video system.

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Silver Alert canceled; Litchfield man found safe

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 10:45 PM EDT
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By WABI News Desk
State Police say 84-year-old Leland Hopkins’ last contact was by telephone with family Sunday.

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Bar Harbor Chamber announces new leader

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 7:20 PM EDT
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By WABI News Desk
Following a nationwide search, the Bar Harbor Chamber Board has hired Everal Eaton.

News

School custodian leads chess teams to Nationals

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 6:57 PM EDT
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By Joy Hollowell
David Bishop jokes he was Mr. Shaible before everyone knew the custodian character from Netflix's popular series "The Queen's Gambit"

News

Fire destroys apartment complex in Waterville, displacing 10 people

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 6:54 PM EDT
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By Kodichi Lawrence
Fire destroys apartment complex in Waterville and displace ten people

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Orrington man pleads guilty, avoids additional jail time in 2019 shooting

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 5:53 PM EDT
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By Brittany McHatten
An Orrington man previously on trial for attempted murder had that charge and others dropped on Monday.

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Snowmobile checks in effect through the end of March

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 5:50 PM EDT
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By Sierra Whaley
Spring may be in full effect, but snowmobile checks are still in order.

News

Two arrested for assaulting Brewer officer

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 5:43 PM EDT
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By Tom Krosnowski
Two Brewer residents were arrested after police say they assaulted an officer Saturday night.

News

Three charged in Old Town drug bust

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 5:41 PM EDT
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By Tom Krosnowski
Three people were arrested in an Old Town drug bust Saturday.

News

Maine inmate charged with hiring for husband’s murder dies

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 5:23 PM EDT
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By Tom Krosnowski
A Maine inmate serving a 60-year sentence for hiring someone to kill her husband has died.

News

Northern Light Health brings in a therapy pet

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 5:19 PM EDT
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By WABI News Desk
Folks at Northern Light Health are getting visits from a furry friend.

News

Hancock County Land Surveying business to add year-round housing to new office building on MDI

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 5:15 PM EDT
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By Bryan Sidelinger
fter renting in Northeast Harbor, Herrick & Salisbury Land Surveying Company finally has a place to call their own.

News

Godsmack, Staind coming to Bangor

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 1:49 PM EDT
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By WABI News Desk
The Maine Savings Amphitheater has announced another concert to their summer season lineup.

News

Fire destroys 3-story home in Waterville early Monday morning

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 1:35 PM EDT
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By WABI News Desk
10 members of family lost home after early morning fire on School Street in Waterville

News

Chipotle agrees to pay after closing store that sought union

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 1:28 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
Chipotle has agreed to pay $240,000 to former employees of its closed Augusta location as part of a settlement for illegally closing the restaurant in the middle of a union organizing drive in July of 2022, according to the Maine AFL-CIO.

News

S.C. officials identify Maine man killed in plane crash

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 1:05 PM EDT
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By WABI News Desk
Officials in South Carolina have identified a Maine man who died in a plane crash this weekend.

News

Mother allegedly at center of Maine Amber Alert arrested in Lewiston

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 11:50 AM EDT
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By WMTW
The woman allegedly at the center of an Amber Alert for her 11-year-old daughter has been arrested.

Ap

Police: speed, poor road conditions resulted in tractor trailer crash

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 8:39 AM EDT
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By WABI News Desk
Maine DOT was called to the scene to inspect the damaged bridge.

News

Brewer R&B workshop pairs professionals with young musicians

Updated: Mar. 26, 2023 at 10:50 PM EDT
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By Connor Magliozzi and Grace Bradley
The R&B Workshop, hosted by Maine Street R&B Revue, is a new monthly event that provides young musicians the opportunity to play alongside professionals.

News

Maine Maple Sunday Weekend once again a big success

Updated: Mar. 26, 2023 at 6:31 PM EDT
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By Bryan Sidelinger
For the farms. Maine Maple Sunday Weekend is of course about economics and education. But for the rest of us, Maine Maple Sunday Weekend is all about the taste buds.

News

Heroes and Hope dodgeball tournament helps local veterans’ non-profits

Updated: Mar. 26, 2023 at 5:51 PM EDT
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By WABI News Desk
The tournament doubled as a fundraiser, donating the proceeds to the Maine Veterans Project (MVP) and Service Dog Strong.

News

Van crashes into Madawaska home killing homeowner, driver

Updated: Mar. 26, 2023 at 11:31 AM EDT
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By WAGM
The crash remains under investigation.

News

Police locate Montville man who escaped custody two days after his arrest

Updated: Mar. 26, 2023 at 3:19 AM EDT
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By WMTW
Robert Porter, 39, was found and has been returned to custody without incident.

News

Students share inventions at Maine Invention Convention

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 11:53 PM EDT
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By Kaddie Sharpe
Folks also had the chance to check out the Maine Invention Convention, where Maine Middle School students are creating solutions to today’s problems.

News

Paddling season kicks off with 42nd Annual St. George River Race

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 11:50 PM EDT
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By Grace Bradley
85 canoes and kayaks took on the race, attracting newcomers and veterans alike.

Crime

Maine State Police: Traffic stop leads to seizure of guns and drugs

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 3:21 AM EDT
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By WMTW
A Maine State Police trooper stopped the car for speeding on I-95 in Kennebunk around 10 p.m.

News

Mainers’ PFAS lawsuit progressing; experts discuss new regulations

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 10:39 PM EDT
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By Tom Krosnowski
The legal team convened in Fairfield Friday night to update residents on the case.
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