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Republican gubernatorial candidate Bobby Charles spends Election Day greeting Maine voters

HAMPDEN (WGME) – Republican gubernatorial candidate Bobby Charles spent Election Day greeting voters across the state. Charles made stops in Gorham, Auburn and Hampden Tuesday. He says his message to Mainers remains the same as it did when he started his campaign: cut crime, cut taxes and no nonsense...

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Bangor, ME · 3d

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These Are the Biggest Concerts Coming to New England in 2027

Are you already thinking about the 2027 concert season?

Maine · 6d

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Bangor Mall tenants face relocation after city condemns property

Tenants of the Bangor Mall are looking for new places to set up shop after the city condemned the property this week over health and safety concerns. For "Some Theater Company," which has operated out of the mall for nearly seven years, the closure came with little notice. "Just got...

Bangor, ME · 2d

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Voters narrowly reject moving Penobscot County Jail out of Bangor

Without approval, the plan to build a new Penobscot County Jail seemingly has to start over from scratch.

Penobscot County, ME · 1d

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Penobscot County Jail relocation measure fails by thin margin

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - A referendum that would have allowed Penobscot County to search for a site to build a new jail outside Bangor has failed, according to county officials. Voters across the county’s 63 municipalities voted down the measure with 32,219 yes votes and 32,334 no votes, county officials said. That’s a difference of just 115 votes. Overseas voters widened that gap to 136, bringing the results of the unofficial count to 32,503 no votes and 32,367 yes votes.

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Bangor auction returns for 40th year, supports sister city in El Salvador

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - An auction supporting Bangor’s sister city in El Salvador returns Saturday for its 40th year. Power in Community Alliances, or PICA, will host silent and live auctions from 3 to 5:30 p.m. at the Universalist Unitarian Church on Park Street. Books, gift certificates, handmade items, and more will be up for grabs.

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Upstream pig poop stymies Maine town’s desire to reopen polluted clam flat

Residents believe the shores could be at least seasonally opened if the pig waste can be contained.

Brooklin, ME · 2d

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First methadone clinic opens in Hancock County

ELLSWORTH, Maine (WABI) - Hancock County has welcomed its first methadone clinic. The ribbon was cut at Everest Recovery center during their open house Wednesday. The Ellsworth clinic on Route 1A is the fourth Everest Recovery center in Maine and marks their northern-most location. With the capability of seeing up...

Hancock County, ME · 2d

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After years of trying, Ellsworth businessman picked for public office at 78

John Linnehan won one of two open School Board seats in a five-way race.

Ellsworth, ME · 3d

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Fact Check: Maine law allows interpreters to help voters mark ballots, despite fraud claims

A conservative news outlet claimed footage shows Somali interpreters filling out ballots in a "blatant violation of state law."

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$10K grant powers major lighting overhaul at Ellsworth theater

ELLSWORTH, Maine (WABI) - A historic local venue is getting a modern upgrade. The Grand Theater in Ellsworth received a $10,000 grant from Versant Power to help overhaul its lighting system. Crews will replace more than 20 fixtures—some over 40 years old—with modern LED lights. Theater staff say...

Ellsworth, ME · 2d

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Lack of bathrooms and heat prompted Bangor Mall to be condemned, city says

The city explained its reasoning, saying the “significant health and safety-related code violations” forced the condemnation.

Bangor, ME · 4d

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Former councilor elected to vacant Brewer City Council seat

Kevin O’Connell will fill a vacancy created after Deputy Mayor Bill Kimball resigned in July.

Brewer, ME · 4d

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Paul LePage declares victory over Matt Dunlap in 2nd District race

If his current lead holds, the former governor's victory will stand almost alone for Maine Republicans.

Maine · 3d

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Holden-area school to close following voter approval

With Tuesday's vote, residents of RSU 63 communities agreed to consolidate students in two buildings.

Eddington, ME · 4d

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Penobscot County taxes on track to increase under proposed 2027 budget

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Property taxes are on track to increase again in Penobscot County under a proposed 2027 county budget that saw no reductions following hours of review. The county budget committee met for more than four hours in Bangor on Wednesday night, reviewing the proposed spending plan line-by-line without making any cuts.

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