Penobscot County, ME

The fine folks at the Penobscot County Sheriff's Office are trying to spread the word, once again, of yet another method awful people are using to try to fleece ordinary individuals of their hard-earned cash. Earlier this week, the Sheriff's Office sent out a release reminding people to be wary...

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - A baby formula shortage across the country has parents scrambling to feed their children. Steps are being taken that should see the shelves replenished in the weeks ahead. TV5 has more on what’s happening in the meantime. After running through their back up inventory, stores...

STATEWIDE — Influenza cases are typically low during this time of year,–however case numbers are skyrocketing.. That’s according to the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Dr. Nirav Shah of the Maine CDC said there were over 700 positive lab cases of the flu in Maine...

BANGOR — Anah Shriners across the state are continuing their work with children. Dave Gulya marketing and communications director for Anah Shriners says the organization is once again holding its free screening clinic for children. The free screenings are available to children in need of burn care, a cleft...

A new project at the University of Maine is bringing engineers, artists and a campus museum together to return culturally sensitive artifacts to an Alaska tribe that wants the items returned. The UMaine team is creating a replica of one artifact using 3D printing, then refining it so a copy...

AUGUSTA, Maine — The Maine Center for Disease Control says that influenza activity is on the rise in Maine, though the severity estimate remains low for the entire state. The state reports there were 716 lab confirmed cases of the flu in Maine last week, the most in a single week since March 2020. There were also 17 people hospitalized with the flu. Penobscot County had, by far, the most number of cases while York County had the most hospitalizations.

Exeter– An Exeter woman is looking at several felony charges following a high-speed car chase Saturday night. Holden Police Chief Chris Greeley said 28-year old Christina Langley stole a vehicle in Ellsworth shortly after 9:30 p.m. Saturday. He said they received a report from the Ellsworth Police Department who...

We talk with health care leaders about the latest direction of the Covid pandemic, including the newest subvariants of the virus, Maine’s high infection rate, anti-viral treatments, masking, vaccines and boosters—and projections for the summer tourist season in Maine. Panelists:. Dr. Dora Mills, chief health improvement officer, MaineHealth.

Boy, that was a stretch of summer weather! The hot stretch of weather we Mainers experienced last week into Saturday was a nice summer welcome. Luckily, it was short-lived and we aren't sweltering in 90-degree heat quite yet. Maine's May Heatwave Breaks Records. According to the National Weather Service in...

A Bangor woman accused of giving her 2-year-old Narcan after the child got into drugs in the home is facing multiple charges. According to the Bangor Daily News, 28-year-old Jessica Shepard was charged with domestic violence reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon and endangering the welfare of a child on Wednesday.