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Road closures planned ahead of race through Old Town this weekend
A race through Old Town this weekend will cause some road closures on Saturday and Sunday. The PNC Parkway Classic is scheduled for Sunday, April 28. The city said in a release that there will also be a couple of closures on Saturday — we’re told that’s for race setup near Oronoco Bay Park.
Bangor man accused of robbery, stabbing store customer with used needle
HOLDEN, Maine (WABI) - A Bangor man is facing several charges after police say he robbed a local store on Friday and assaulted an employee of the store when she went to confront him. Clifford Neville, 41, is charged with robbery, aggravated assault, five counts of violating bail conditions and...
The Shining Stars Ball brings together a community
OLD TOWN, Maine (WABI) - The Courageous Steps Project teamed up with Best Buddies UMaine to put on An Enchanted Evening: Shining Stars Ball. The special needs prom in Old Town was free to anyone. The event featured a live DJ, food, and a photobooth. The organizations teamed up for...
Troy woman pleads guilty to theft and fraud charges
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - A woman from Troy pleaded guilty on Friday in federal court in Bangor to social security fraud, health care fraud, and theft of public money. Court records say 49-year-old Christie Mitchell lied to the Social Security Administration and Maine DHHS about her husband’s presence in her household and his income for nearly seven years.
New one of a kind thrift shop opens in Bangor
BANGOR -- A new thrifting hub has arrived in Bangor, called the Cool Girl Collective, and is a bit different than your average consignment store. It is a weekly booth consignment shop, with the goal being to connect women in the area who want to clear out their closets, and make some cash simultaneously.
Hermon recreation hosts childrens indoor yard sale
HERMON, Maine (WABI) -This Saturday was a great day for a yard sale!. Hermon Recreation hosted their 2nd annual Children’s Indoor Yard Sale at the Hermon Elementary School. The goal was to repurpose items that your kids may have grown out of and raise donations to support summer camps.
English man sentenced after causing disturbance on flight diverted to Bangor
BANGOR, Maine — A man from England has been ordered to pay more than $20,000 in restitution after causing a disturbance and threatening to “mess up the plane," according to court documents. That flight was diverted to Bangor because of it. Alexander Michael Dominic MacDonald, 30 of Chelmsford,...
TV5’s pet health checkup for April
BREWER, Maine (WABI) - Ai Takeuchi, the co-medical director at Eastern Maine Emergency Veterinary visited TV5 for another Pet Health Segment. There’s been a few things that she and her colleagues have noticed during the month of April. First, quill dogs. “It means that the porcupines are back out...
Bangor Public Works plants tree for Arbor Day
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Folks in Bangor celebrated Arbor Day by planting a tree. Bangor Public Works joined students and staff at the Vine Street School for the planting. Folks at Public Works say they enjoyed quality time with the young residents, educating them on trees and their development. They...
Fetch ME a Home: Bruno
BANGOR, Maine — Meet Bruno! Bruno is a 4-year-old male terrier mix and weighs 70 pounds. Bruno has been at the Bangor Humane Society for around two years and is looking for his forever home. This energetic and affectionate pup is looking for a fur-ever home with an experienced dog owner.
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