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Crews respond to Bangor house fire
BANGOR -- Multiple crews responded to a house fire Saturday afternoon. The fire broke out just after 2:30 p.m. at 352 Ohio street in Bangor. The Bangor Fire Department says it was a 2-alarm fire with all Bangor units as well as Orono and Brewer responding. They say the fire...
Bangor firefighters help two people get out of burning house safely
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Bangor fire fighters pulled two people out of a burning home Saturday afternoon. Fire officials tell us they got the call for the fire at 2:30 and were at the home at the corner of Ohio and Wiley Streets within four minutes. When they got there,...
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.
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.
Maine Disabled American Veterans Convention held in Bangor
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) -The Disabled American Veterans came together this Saturday for the 49th annual convention where they set their agenda for the following year. They were joined by Senator Angus King who spoke on why its important to give support to the veterans. “For us to work closely with...
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...
Bangor Public Works Brush and Metal Collection begins Monday morning
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Spring has sprung in Bangor, and many are already cleaning up their yards. Bangor Public Works will begin brush collections at 6:30 a.m. Monday morning. They encourage residents to get those materials out to the curb as they won’t be making a second trip around the city.
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.
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...
Late Penobscot Ice Arena owner Bishop honored with celebration of life
BREWER - Dozens gathered at the Penobscot Ice Arena on Saturday for late owner George Bishop's Celebration of Life. Bishop, who passed away in March aged 65, purchased the arena in 2013. At the time, the building was in a state of disrepair from the locker rooms, to the ice, to the insulation. Now, it is a go-to spot for local skaters. It would not be that way had it not been for Bishop's immediate efforts to turn things around.
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