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Penobscot man facing charges after stabbing woman, hiding in the woods
PENOBSCOT, Maine (WABI) - A Penobscot man is facing charges after police say he hid in the woods after stabbing a woman. The Hancock County Sheriff’s Department says 33-year-old Michael Bakeman was arrested for domestic violence elevated aggravated assault. They say dispatchers got a distress call from the woman...
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.
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,...
Man arrested after lengthy standoff in Levant
LEVANT (WGME) -- A Maine man is in custody after an hours-long standoff with police in Levant. The Penobscot County Sheriff's Office responded to a domestic violence assault around 10 a.m. on Wednesday on South Levant Road. Deputies were able to remove a female victim from the scene. They say...
Saturday is National Drug Take Back Day
Maine (WABI) - Saturday, April 26 is National Drug Take Back Day. You can turn in unneeded medication for safe disposal. Several law enforcement agencies are taking part, including Hampden Public Safety and the Healthy Community Coalition of Greater Franklin County. You can drop off unused prescription drugs at their...
Esteemed instructor shares passion for pickleball in Hampden
HAMPDEN, Maine (WABI) - April is Pickleball Month, which I took as a sign to try out the fastest-growing sport in America. But I didn’t want to take the court alone, so I asked Sierra Whaley to come with me. Sierra is a former college tennis player who wanted to see if her skills could translate to pickleball. I thought she’d be the perfect person to accompany me for this month’s Get ME Fit.
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...
Colonial Theatre to showcase locally made films
BELFAST, Maine (WABI) - The Colonial Theatre in Belfast is back in action. As they continue to build upon a legacy that spans over a century they’re working to spotlight the work of local filmmakers. “There’s this gap in the film ecosystem, which is films get made and they...
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.
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.
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.
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