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Politics

Maine lawmakers to expand equal pay law to prevent racial discrimination

Updated: 9 minutes ago
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By The Associated Press
Maine lawmakers have signed off on a proposal to expand the state’s equal pay law to prevent discrimination on the basis of race.

Business

Marilou Ranta

Maine chef puts Monson on the map

Updated: 17 minutes ago
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By Kaddie Sharpe
Last fall, we met Marilou Ranta, known as Lulu, owner and chef of The Quarry.

Local

Empty Arms memorial garden at Mt, Hope Cemetery in Bangor

Empty Arms Bangor prepares for gardening & butterfly release event Saturday

Updated: 24 minutes ago
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By Grace Bradley
One local organization is giving lost loved ones their wings.

News

The 2nd annual Woofstock fundraiser is back in Waterville

The 2nd annual Woofstock fundraiser is back in Waterville

Updated: 28 minutes ago
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By Kodichi Lawrence
The 2nd annual Woofstock fundraiser is back in Waterville

Entertainment

"Bone Cold" movie poster

Apple Cinemas in Saco gets pre-release screening of ‘Bone Cold’

Updated: 32 minutes ago
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By Grace Bradley
Mainers are getting a special premiere screening of a movie in Saco.

News

Recovery and harm reduction advocates urge lawmakers to pass a bill that would authorize the...

Advocates urge lawmakers to pass bill to authorize harm reduction health centers in Maine

Updated: 39 minutes ago
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By Kodichi Lawrence
Recovery and harm reduction advocates urge lawmakers to pass a bill that would authorize the creation of harm reduction health centers in the State

Environment

Atlantic Salmon

Atlantic Salmon release hopes to bolster population of endangered species

Updated: 40 minutes ago
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By Connor Magliozzi
Over the last few days, hundreds of salmon have been released into the wild.

Court

Adam Montgomery (left) was arrested Jan. for second-degree assault against now 7-year-old...

New Hampshire man accused of killing daughter, 5, convicted of unrelated gun charges

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
A New Hampshire man charged with murder in connection with the disappearance of his 5-year-old daughter was convicted of unrelated gun charges Thursday.

Local

Coe Park, Bangor

UPDATE: Neighborhood fair planned for Bangor’s Coe Park now on Sunday

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Brittany McHatten
The jam-packed day includes a talk by bestselling Penobscot author Morgan Talty who's fresh off a major literary award.

News

Maine CDC

Health officials urge caution as rabies cases rise in Maine

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By WMTW
The Maine Center for Disease Control says there has been a rise in the number of animals in Maine testing positive for rabies.
Daily Forecast
Daily Forecast

News

New Arson K9 joins the State Fire Marshal’s Office

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Kodichi Lawrence
New Arson K9 joins the State Fire Marshall’s office

Health

‘You are not alone’: nurses share their stories of postpartum mental health struggles

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Brittany McHatten
The women are planning two community events in the coming days and months.

News

Maine early education programs receive federal funding boost

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Tom Krosnowski
Some of Maine’s early learning programs have received a boost of federal funding.

News

Portland foundation provides $1.5 million in nonprofit aid across Maine

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Tom Krosnowski
A Portland foundation has awarded $1.5 million for Maine people in critical need of essential services.

News

Report: Switching to zero-emissions cars could save hundreds of Maine lives

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By WMTW
A new report from the American Lung Association released Wednesday morning says that a national widespread transition to zero-emission passenger cars could save as many as 330 lives in Maine by the year 2050.

News

G-Force in Bangor closing

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 5:56 PM EDT
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By WABI News Desk
A Bangor entertainment business is closing its doors for good Monday.

News

Maine teen dead, man critically hurt after Casco crash

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 5:52 PM EDT
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By WMTW
One person is dead after a crash in Casco early Wednesday morning.

Local

Multiple people face charges following hours-long police standoff in Rockland

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 5:39 PM EDT
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By WABI News Desk
Multiple people are facing charges following a police standoff last night in Rockland.

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Healthy Living with Northern Light Health: Ticks and Brown-tail Moths

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 5:28 PM EDT
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By WABI News Desk
Dr. Mark Abel of Northern Light Health joins TV5 to talk about tick borne illnesses and prevention as well as Brown-tail moths.

News

Folks in Bangor expect a burst of color this weekend

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 5:24 PM EDT
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By Kaddie Sharpe
The rain may clear out this weekend, just in time for a colorful tradition to return.

News

Driving dangers: Entering the “100 deadliest days of summer”

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 5:04 PM EDT
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By Grace Bradley
As the weather gets warmer, school gets out, and people plan to go on vacation — travel increases and unfortunately, so do car crashes.

News

More than 200 people register for two-day conference in Skowhegan with a focus on housing

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 4:58 PM EDT
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By Kodichi Lawrence
More than 200 people attend the 1st of a two-day conference in Skowhegan with a focus on housing

News

Memorial benches in Harmony park honor domestic violence victims

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 4:18 PM EDT
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By Alyssa Thurlow
Nearly 12 years to the day, a permanent memorial stands along Route 154 honoring their memory, right across from the bridge that was dedicated to them in 2012.

News

Biotech genotype company expands services in Downtown Waterville

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 4:16 PM EDT
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By Sierra Whaley
The genotyping business has expanded their efforts in Maine.

Regional

Smoke blankets much of the northeast, but Maine is in the clear

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 4:08 PM EDT
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By Michael Fecca
Plumes of wildfire smoke being blown in from uncontrolled fires in Quebec have prompted air quality alerts across the northeast.

News

Gran Fondo Hincapie returning to Bangor

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 1:39 PM EDT
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By WABI News Desk
Bangor will be the host for the return of a premier cycling race.

News

Maine’s oldest lobster trapper celebrates 103rd birthday

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 11:55 AM EDT
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By Brittany McHatten
Rockland’s Virginia Oliver turned 103 on June 7.

News

Bottomless supply? Concerns of limited Canadian hydropower as U.S. seeks to decarbonize grid

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 11:41 AM EDT
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By The Associated Press
Policymakers seeking to make the U.S. electric grid less reliant on fossil fuels have long looked north to Canada and its abundant surplus of hydropower, advocating for new transmission lines to bring more of that cheap, clean electricity south.

News

Silver Alert cancelled: Missing Brunswick man found

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 9:58 AM EDT
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By WABI News Desk
UPDATE: Lesley Birmingham has been found and is safe.

News

Division in Unity: Pride decorations cause backlash

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 5:16 AM EDT
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By WABI News Desk
The town provided roughly $1,200 in grant money for paint and rainbow flags.

News

Car wedged under school bus in Belgrade three-car crash

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 9:02 PM EDT
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By Tom Krosnowski
Police say an RSU 18 school bus was stopped, letting children off the bus with its stoplights activated, when it was struck from behind.

News

“Good Samaritan” saves driver’s life after Brownfield crash, fire

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 8:58 PM EDT
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By Tom Krosnowski
Police say the car rolled over an unknown amount of times and burst into flames, leaving the driver trapped inside.

News

Gran Fondo Hincapie bike race returning to Bangor

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 8:52 PM EDT
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By Tom Krosnowski
The races start and end in downtown Bangor, and include 15-, 50- and 80-mile routes that take riders as far as Castine and the Penobscot Narrows Bridge.

News

1 year since Graham Lacher was last seen in Bangor

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 8:12 PM EDT
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By WMTW
Graham Lacher was 38 when he was first reported missing on this day last year.

Court

Man faces Penobscot district judge after violating domestic violence probation

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 6:52 PM EDT
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By WABI News Desk
A man previously convicted of domestic violence assault was back in court in Bangor due to a violation of his two-year probation.

Community

Maine retirement community helps students build foundation for their career

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 6:36 PM EDT
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By Kaddie Sharpe
When it comes to starting jobs in healthcare and culinary arts most students may not think of a retirement community as a place to start their career path.

News

A new simulation center for healthcare professionals is now open in Waterville

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 6:14 PM EDT
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By Kodichi Lawrence
A new simulation center for healthcare professionals is now open in Waterville

Politics

State Senate approves study of Maine military affected by Canadian ‘Agent Orange’ exposure

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 6:11 PM EDT
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By Tom Krosnowski
The state legislature is one step closer to getting answers on the health effects to Maine National Guardsmen exposed to harmful chemicals while training in Canada.

News

CMP rates to increase next month, every six months through Jan. 2025

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 6:04 PM EDT
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By Tom Krosnowski
Central Maine Power customers will see their rates go up next month.

Local

Brewer baker prepares for Whoopie Pie Festival

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 5:54 PM EDT
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By Angela Luna
In just a few weeks, thousands of folks from all over will be lining the streets of Dover-Foxcroft to get their favorite Maine sweet treat.

Crime

Portland police: Enough fentanyl to kill 33,500 people seized; Man arrested

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 5:44 PM EDT
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By WMTW
Enough Fentanyl to kill tens of thousands of people was seized from a man in Portland, authorities said in a release.

Entertainment

Maine venue adds late show for TikTok comedian Matt Rife’s 2024 appearance

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 5:15 PM EDT
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By Brittany McHatten
If you’ve ever scrolled through comedy TikTok videos, chances are you’ve seen Matt Rife.

As Seen At 4PM

Furry Friends at 4: Moe

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 2:01 PM EDT
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By WABI News Desk
Kathryn Ravenscraft from the Bangor Humane Society is here with a dog looking for a home.

Community

Penquis NeighborWorks Week

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 10:49 AM EDT
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By WABI News Desk
This week is NeighborWorks Week.

Entertainment

The Big E announces 2023 Court of Honor Stage lineup

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 10:48 AM EDT
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By Ryan Trowbridge
With The Big E just 101 days away, officials have announced another slate of entertainment coming to this year’s fair.

News

A measure to limit child marriage in Maine will soon become law

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 5:38 AM EDT
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By WABI News Desk
The new law will prohibit anyone under 16 from obtaining a marriage license.

News

Monson restaurant wins James Beard Award for hospitality

Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 11:46 PM EDT
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By Tom Krosnowski
Lulu’s passion for her food and her customers made an impression.

News

Hartland man killed in Madison crash

Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 8:55 PM EDT
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By Tom Krosnowski
The Somerset County Sheriff’s Office says 42-year-old Steven Young was partially ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene.

News

11th person pleads guilty in 2018-2021 Maine drug conspiracy

Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 8:53 PM EDT
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By Tom Krosnowski
22-year-old John Miller of Caribou pleaded guilty Monday in Bangor to conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl.

News

Orrington trash plant up for sale

Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 8:52 PM EDT
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By Tom Krosnowski
According to the website, the still-operational power plant and waste processing system includes 12 buildings.
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