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Woman killed in Hermon crash

HERMON, ME — A woman died in a single-vehicle crash on Billings Road near Bryant Road on Nov. 9, 2026. The Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office responded to the crash at approximately 8:45 p.m. Deputies determined there were four occupants in the vehicle. A 37-year-old woman was found deceased...

Hermon, ME · 2d

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Bangor man charged with OUI after crash

BANGOR -- A man is facing charges for operating at vehicle under the influence of drugs after a crash Monday morning. On November 9, at approximately 8:31 a.m., police responded to Stillwater Avenue where a caller reported he had been rear-ended by a man who appeared to be impaired. Police...

Bangor Daily News

Penobscot County deputy dropped off homeless man in Bangor days before alleged crime spree

The case is an example of how police bring homeless people from nearby towns to Bangor, even if they have no plan for where to go when they get here.

Bangor, ME · 18h

Bangor Daily News

Former Bangor mayor’s historic downtown home available for $1.1M

Located at 50 Broadway, the stately Colonial Revival-style home offers more than 4,200 square feet of living space.

Bangor, ME · 1d

WGME

Maine mother charged in baby's overdose case arrested again on new drug charges

EDDINGTON, Maine (WGME) — A Maine woman out on bail in connection with her 9-month-old daughter's drug overdose in Eddington has been arrested again and is facing new charges. On Wednesday, the Penobscot County Sheriff's Office announced 36-year-old Brittany Wood of Eddington was wanted on an active arrest warrant...

Eddington, ME · 12h

Bangor Daily News

Family of man electrocuted at Bangor job site files wrongful death lawsuit

It was 19-year-old Brady Andrews' first day on the job.

Bangor, ME · 7h

mindfullyamerican.com

6 Things Mainers Do When It’s Dark by 4 O’Clock

The sun sets at 4:19 p.m. today, and it’s only going to get darker from here. Mainers have learned to put those long evenings to use. Here’s what Mainers do when it’s dark by 4 o’clock. Sunset Times, City by City. In Portland, the sun sets...

Maine · 10h

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Augusta council approves preliminary deal to process Hatch Hill trash in Hampden

AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI) - The Augusta City Council approved a preliminary agreement with Municipal Waste Solutions to change how trash is handled at Hatch Hill, the regional landfill serving the city and seven surrounding communities. Municipal Waste Solutions would process Augusta’s waste at a facility in Hampden. How the...

Augusta, ME · 2d

Bangor Daily News

Letter: City wrong on medical building deal

"Shame on the City of Bangor and the city council for pulling the rug out from under Northeast Pain Management."

Bangor, ME · 1d

wabi.tv

Chick-fil-A to open 3 new restaurants in Maine

BIDDEFORD, Maine (WABI) - Chick-fil-A will open three new restaurants in Maine, adding an estimated 300 jobs, the company said. The chain plans to open locations in Biddeford, South Portland, and Auburn in early 2027. Right now, Chick-fil-A has locations in Bangor and Westbrook. Dustin Griffiths, director of Chick-fil-A real...

Biddeford, ME · 1d

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Massachusetts company buys two Waldo County campgrounds

The two campgrounds, located in Belfast and Searsport, sold for a total of $2.5 million, according to real estate documents.

Waldo County, ME · 2d

We Are Aroostook

Billings Road In Hermon Closed After Crash Near Bryant Rd, Drivers Asked To Find Another Route

Billings Road near Bryant Rd in Hermon is closed tonight after a crash. First responders are on scene and the road could stay shut for hours. Please find another way home.

Hermon, ME · 2d

everafterinthewoods.com

This Maine Restaurant Serves A Daily Indian Lunch Buffet With Curries, Biryani, And Dessert

An old office building that spent about forty years full of desks now serves biryani every single day. That’s a career change I can fully support. The lunch buffet runs seven days a week, starting at 11 a.m. The kitchen cooks from scratch and brings its spices in straight from India. Fresh naan comes out of a clay oven too.

Bangor Daily News

Preserve remains of World War II water tower

"Sitting on a hill overlooking the original Dow Army Air Field, the old tank was a welcoming landmark visible to returning B-17, B-24 and other flight crews from Europe."

Bangor, ME · 18h

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Massachusetts man pleads guilty to fentanyl trafficking

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - A Massachusetts man pled guilty to a federal drug charge after authorities say he brought fentanyl to Bangor. Edgar Arias, 41, was arrested in September of 2025 after authorities said they found a bag of fentanyl in his car. Officials say investigators arranged an undercover drug...

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Wrongful death lawsuit filed in 2024 electrocution incident

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - The family of an electrician’s helper who died from work-related injuries has filed a wrongful death lawsuit. Brady Andrews of Brewer was 19 when he was electrocuted during his first day of work in the summer of 2024. According to the complaint, Andrews was conducting...

Brewer, ME · 2d

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🎤 BANGOR, IT'S TIME! These 10 Artists Have Never Played Here, But They Really Should!

We've had some incredible concerts in Bangor, but we're not done dreaming BIG!

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Newburgh house fire caused by electrical failure, officials say

NEWBURGH, Maine (WABI) - The cause of a fire that heavily damaged a home in Newburgh has been ruled accidental, according to the Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office. Several departments responded to the fire on Western Ave. just before 11 a.m. on Tuesday. While the fire was quickly suppressed, officials say the flames, heat, and water used to put out the fire caused significant damage. No residents were injured, but WABI was told by firefighters at the scene that one firefighter suffered minor injuries.

Newburgh, ME · 9h

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