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State police investigating crash on I95 in Waterville

State police are investigating a car vs pedestrian accident on I95 in Waterville.
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Hancock County Sheriff’s Deputy Luke Gross remembered on 2nd anniversary of his death

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Correctional officer at Penobscot County Jail arrested

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Maurer seen swinging pole or pipe at law enforcement officers on january 6, 2021 at U.S....
Court date set for former Biddeford man charged in Jan. 6 riots

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Updated: Jul. 31, 2023 at 11:54 AM EDT
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RSU 67 mourns the unexpected loss of a student

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 4:39 PM EDT
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By WABI News Desk
Superintendent Paul Austin says a junior at Mattanawcook Academy passed away at his home earlier Friday.

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Two men arrested for setting house on fire in Bangor

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 3:16 PM EDT
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Two men have been arrested for setting fire to a house in Bangor last month.

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Two facing charges after police find stolen vehicles at St. Albans home

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 4:04 PM EDT
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By WABI News Desk
Two people are facing charges after police found three stolen vehicles on a property in St. Albans on Wednesday.

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Pine Tree Power says they would be more reliable than CMP, poll shows many oppose the consumer owned utility

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In November’s election, Mainers will have to decide on whether or not to replace the state’s current power companies with a consumer-owned utility.

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Dog reunited with family after running away from Hermon crash

Dog reunited with family after running away from Hermon crash

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If dogs could talk, one pup from Carmel would have quite the tale to tell.
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With COVID vaccine mandate dropped, some Maine healthcare workers return to the job

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By Brittany McHatten
Some Maine healthcare workers who left their jobs due to the COVID-19 vaccine mandate are now returning to their old positions.

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Northern Light Inland Hospital in Waterville has recently revitalized a program that stopped...

Northern Light Inland Hospital welcomes therapy dogs with revitalized program

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 5:00 PM EDT
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By Grace Bradley
Northern Light Inland Hospital in Waterville has recently revitalized a program that stopped during COVID by hiring two new paw-fessionals, with specializations in snuggles.

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Maine artisans gain more representation through Bangor shop

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 4:10 PM EDT
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By Sierra Whaley
The Maine Micro Artisans shop is now located in the Bangor Mall.

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Singer Estate event features vintage jewelry from celebrity artists

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 4:12 PM EDT
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By Sierra Whaley
If you’re interested in vintage jewelry, the Singer Estate Jewelry event will be the place for you on Tuesday, Sep. 26.

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Lawmakers author proposal to try to cut food waste in half by 2030

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 3:43 PM EDT
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A bipartisan coalition of U.S. lawmakers has introduced a proposal designed to cut food waste in half by 2030

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Deceased farm animals test positive for EEE in Piscataquis County

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 3:21 PM EDT
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By WABI News Desk
Three deceased farm animals in Piscataquis County tested positive for a deadly mosquito-borne virus that hasn’t been seen in Maine since 2019.

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Day’s Jewelers participating in 6th annual Jewelers for Children Day

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 3:08 PM EDT
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By Alyssa Thurlow
Jewelers across the country will be helping children in need raising awareness and funds for a number of charities.

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UMaine prepares to gather data for the total solar eclipse in April

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 2:14 PM EDT
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By Alyssa Thurlow
Shawn Laatsch and his team at the Versant Power Astronomy Center at the University of Maine are preparing to have high schoolers and members of the public involved in gathering scientific data for this major astronomical event.

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Belmont man indicted after allegedly stabbing stepfather

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 12:42 PM EDT
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A Belmont man has been indicted after police say he stabbed his stepfather in Belmont.

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Crash in Fairfield

3 injured in crash that sent car into utility pole in Fairfield

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 6:39 PM EDT
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By WABI News Desk
According to investigators, 72-year-old John Pierce from New Hampshire failed to yield when he left a convenience store parking lot on Norridgewock Road around 10:53 a.m.

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The iPhone 15 Pro is shown after its introduction on the Apple campus, Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023,...

Apple again issues ‘important security updates’ for iPhone

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 8:41 AM EDT
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The security flaws “may have been actively exploited."

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35-year old Katherine Spiller was on U.S. Route 202 when her vehicle crossed the centerline and...

Augusta woman killed in two-vehicle collision

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 7:13 AM EDT
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By Kennebec Journal
35-year old Katherine Spiller was on U.S. Route 202 when her vehicle crossed the centerline and collided with a truck.

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Fire on Elm Street in Plymouth

No injuries reported after house fire in Plymouth

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 1:50 PM EDT
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By Alyssa Thurlow
Crews from multiple towns are battling a fire at a home on Elm Street in Plymouth near the Etna town line.

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Burnham man charged with arson and burglary

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 12:27 PM EDT
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By WABI News Desk
A Burnham man has been indicted after he allegedly set a relative’s house on fire.

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Bangor man arrested after throwing knife out of vehicle, hitting person

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 6:15 PM EDT
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By WABI News Desk
Police say 48-year-old Richard Ramsdell threw a utility knife out of his vehicle as he was driving down Main Street.

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Tinder Hearth was named one of the best restaurants in the country by the New York Times.

Brooksville restaurant getting national attention

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 8:32 AM EDT
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By WABI News Desk
Tinder Hearth was named one of the best restaurants in the country by the New York Times.

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Old Town prepares to host Riverfest 2023 at the park on Main Street

Old Town preparing for 27th Riverfest this weekend

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 5:20 PM EDT
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Friday marks the official start of Riverfest 2023.

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Collins, King announce $300,000 to Maine DHHS

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 6:50 PM EDT
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By WABI News Desk
The funding is part of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act and is on top of the more than four million DOLLARS Maine DHHS is receiving THIS YEAR from the Community Mental Health Services Block Grant program.

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Governors, Biden administration push to quadruple efficient heating, AC units by 2030

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 11:57 AM EDT
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By ISABELLA O'MALLEY
A coalition of 25 governors and the Biden administration are set to announce a pledge Thursday morning to quadruple the number of heat pumps in U.S. homes by 2030

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Toddler dies after wandering onto road in Chelsea, being hit by a tow truck

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 8:05 PM EDT
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By WMTW
Officials say the 21-month-old was reportedly playing outside a home on Windsor Road when she wandered into the road and laid down on the ground.

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Auburn Police Department Arrest

Arrest made after gun flashed at person in Auburn, police say

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 6:43 PM EDT
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By WMTW
A person called authorities on Wednesday evening after a man showed a gun that was on his waistband in an incident on Center Street.

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Former East Millinocket police officer convicted of domestic violence

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 11:08 AM EDT
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A former East Millinocket police officer was convicted of domestic violence.
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