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BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - A new takeout spot opened up in Bangor rather quietly. But has since started to make a lot of noise in the community. Shakes and Bakes didn’t officially announce their soft opening but that didn’t stop a hefty amount of foot traffic coming to the new spot on Broadway.

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Two school systems in the region took precautions today after reports of threats. SAD 41 schools in Milo, Brownville and Lagrange closed for the day. The superintendent tells us a student was overheard by a teacher yesterday making a comment about another student and a possible threat to the school today.

The downhill ski season might be over, but one little mountain in Central Maine is making some noise. That mountain is Hermon Mountain Ski Area. The quaint family-friendly resort located just outside of Bangor is a perfect little gem for the surrounding community. It has all the amenities, from a beautiful lodge to lesson programs. And this little perfect mountain is on the market.

It was a busy week for Maine law enforcement, with drug busts in three communities that netted seizures of meth, cocaine, fentanyl, and Xanax. On Wednesday, May 18, Deputy Seth Rolfe was on patrol in Bradford when he noticed a vehicle sitting on the side of the road that appeared to be broken down. He stopped to talk with the occupants and see if he could offer any assistance. During that conversation, Deputy Rolfe identified one of the people as Jennifer Kane, 37, of Corinth who was out on bail with several conditions. When he noticed some suspicious items in plain view, Rolfe conducted a search of the vehicle. As a result of that search, he seized cocaine and fentanyl.

If there are this many different meetings, they must care about what residents think and the meetings must be important. The American Rescue Plan Act, ARPA, is sending approximately $20 million to Bangor. And the city of Bangor wants feedback. The Bangor City Council is looking for ideas on how...

OAKLAND, Maine — The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention is warning people may have been exposed to hepatitis A in two different locations in recent weeks.  Hepatitis A is a contagious liver disease caused by the hepatitis A virus. It can spread through contaminated food or water. 

Is there a kid on this earth that didn’t have a dinosaur phase? I certainly did. And dinosaurs are freaking cool, man. What’s not to be fascinated about? These giant lizard creatures with big teeth, long necks, horns, and wings roamed the earth, air, and sea. It almost seems made up.

Maybe it really was the good old days. Ok, to be fair, in this video, a couple of the commercials in here aren't for local businesses, but they were all posted by Tom Reed on YouTube, and the You Know You Grew Up In Bangor... Facebook page. Tom says in the post that he made all these commercials while he worked for WABI-TV5 back in the day.

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - After a 26 ½ year career with the Bangor Fire Department Jake Johnson is departing the station. Johnson stated that he’s been there through the good and the bad times. Although he says the good times were far more common. Johnson says although he’s...

A simple gesture from Garth Brooks made one woman’s dream come true at a concert in Massachusetts over the weekend (5/21). Garth read the woman’s sign in the audience, saying, “Bangor Maine 1992. I’ve saved your guitar pick for 30 years. Do you want it back?” Garth didn’t want it back, but he gave her another pick and then said, “Oh, and maybe one more thing,” he then handed her his guitar.

BANGOR, Maine — It was only recently that the Maine Troop Greeters at the Bangor International Airport decided to gather in person after a hiatus during the pandemic. During the time they were not able to gather amidst the pandemic, fellow Troop Greeters, including service dogs, who were friends, family, and veterans passed away.

Hot Mix Nights is the soundtrack to your weekend!! We’re in the mix for 9 hours starting at 6pm every Friday and Saturday night. Listen on 104.7 Portland, 100.3 Lewiston, 102.9 Bangor, Tune-In Radio, or Hot Radio Maine on Apple Music. SIDE A. * Latto ft. Mariah Carey, DJ...

Bangor Daily News. May 26, 2022. Editorial: An avoidable mistake will cost the University of Maine System, in terms of money and credibility. It’s human nature not to want to share bad news. However, it should also be well understood that bad news can’t be hidden forever. The...