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Summer Farmers Market returns to Hampden
HAMPDEN, Maine (WABI) - The summer farmers market season is back!. Friday, the Hampden Summer Farmers Market opened, now with 24 vendors. During the winter months the market is at Citizens of Maine with less vendors, with the warmer weather they were able to move outside to the Saint Matthews Church.
Bangor Historical Society undergoes restoration efforts during off-season
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Two years ago, the Bangor Historical Society began raising funds for restoration efforts. However, along the way, they’ve run into a few stumps. During their off season, they discovered an iconic tree in front of the building started to spread its roots a little too far.
Betting apps are no good for Kentucky Derby
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - The fastest two minutes in sports returns this weekend. The 150th running of the Kentucky Derby is Saturday. While Maine legalized sports betting last year, equine enthusiasts interested in placing a wager on the event - those apps on your phone will do you no good this weekend.
Tyler Jones shows us how to introduce newborns to your family pet
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Introducing someone new to the family pet can sometimes be an awkward process, especially if its a newborn. Purpose Pups founder and CEO, Tyler Jones provided some tips on how you can make this as seamless as possible. Jones says there are some prerequisites you should...
Local business to host picnic with pups
BANGOR -- A local dog apparel business will be hosting a doggie picnic to bring dog lovers together and connect them with resources in their area. On Saturday, May 11, Cindy Rollins, the owner of Dog n' I Apparel, will host the Paws and Hotdogs picnic at 752 Mount Hope Avenue from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Investigation into fatal Bangor shooting continues
BANGOR -- The investigation into a fatal shooting in Bangor continues. Divers have been in the Kenduskeag Stream looking for evidence in connection with the shooting on Highland Avenue that happened on April 2nd. 24-year-old Daniel Ford Coates of Bangor was pronounced dead at a local hospital after being found...
Hermon Little League hosts opening day ceremony with record enrollment
HERMON - On Saturday morning, it was time to 'Play Ball!' for all Little League baseball and softball athletes from Hermon Little League. The league hosted their annual opening day ceremony, with around 400 athletes taking the field at 9 a.m. to kick off the season. Over hundreds showed up...
Black Bear Cinemas unveils ‘space theater’ ahead of May the 4th
OLD TOWN, Maine (WABI) - Old Town’s Black Bear Cinemas has unveiled a new cosmic creation just in time for the 25th anniversary re-release of “Star Wars: Episode I” on May 4. The out-of-this-world mural was created by UMaine’s Art Club in the span of about a...
The Bangor Art Society puts on art show
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - The Bangor Art Society is putting on their annual Open Juried Art show. 4 years ago they started doing the show at the Eastern Maine Development Corps. Throughout the building you can find 60 works of art lining the hallways open for the public to view.
Penquis to begin renovating Pine Tree Inn, creating permanent housing for people experiencing homelessness
BANGOR, Maine — The nonprofit Penquis Community Action Program will begin renovating Pine Tree Inn this month, and the inn will be repurposed as permanent affordable housing for people experiencing homelessness in the Greater Bangor area. The inn will be renamed Theresa's Place, and Penquis representatives said they hope...
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