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ALTON, Maine (WABI) - Part of the Tannery Road in Alton is shut down Thursday evening as crews respond to a crash. The road closure is about two miles off the Bennoch Road. The call came in just before 5 p.m. When crews arrived, they say they found a single...

A shocking twist in a 17-year-old murder case as the convicted individual seeks to file a motion, despite missing the deadline by nearly two decades. The crime? The brutal murder of a pregnant spouse in Bangor. Tune in for the full story.

University of Maine guard Anna Kahelin has only played nine games since injuring her knee in 2020 freshman year, and is still healing.

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - There were a lot of smiles and singing at Amicus in Bangor, which is a usual thing. However, the agenda of creative activities for program participants took a meaningful pause. “In this area, Amicus stands out as an agency that has a culture that provides wonderful...

A Maine man was taken into custody after allegedly speeding while drunk through a school zone on Tuesday afternoon. WGME is reporting that police in Bangor pulled a vehicle over that was allegedly speeding through a school zone on Tuesday afternoon at about 3:30 pm. Police indicate that it quickly became clear that the driver, 44-year-old Daniel Coffin of Bangor, was intoxicated during the traffic stop.

Wildfire smoke will once again bring impacts to the region on Friday.

BANGOR, Maine — The Maine Center for Economic Policy reports that from last year to February of this year 24,000 Mainers cited lack of available childcare as the primary reason for why they are unemployed. According to the report, low pay for childcare workers and extremely high monthly costs...

BREWER, Maine (WABI) - A Holden man has been indicted for multiple charges after authorities say he hit a pedestrian in July and left the scene. David Mackenzie, 51, is charged with aggravated OUI, aggravated assault, and leaving the scene of an accident. Police say an 87-year-old Brewer man was...

It might not be Thursday, but here’s a little throwback. Dropkick Murphys will kick off their 2023 fall tour on Wednesday, Sept. 27, at the Maine Savings Amphitheater in Bangor. This event will feature The Interrupters and opener Jesse Ahern. Although it's been a few years since Dropkick's last...

Witness how Old Town High School JROTC steps up to address the national blood shortage. Watch as they host a blood drive, demonstrating their commitment to community service and the importance of giving back. Tune in to see their inspiring efforts.

A serious car crash occurred on Route 9 in Clifton on Tuesday evening. The crash involved a truck driver who got critically injured. A tractor-trailer and a pickup truck were part of this accident.

As we approach the end of the summer concert season here in Bangor, the Maine Savings Amphitheater continues to host lively outdoor events, making it difficult to accept that autumn has officially begun. The grand finale of the summer concerts is set for this Friday, featuring the Goo Goo Dolls...

ORONO — A total solar eclipse will be visible in northern Maine for three-and-a-half minutes on April 8. That provides a short and rare opportunity to gather scientific data on […]

A serious accident occurred at Highland Preschool in Hampden, causing significant injury to a four-year-old boy. The boy reportedly left the preschool grounds and was subsequently found injured nearby, according to Hampden's Public Safety Director. WABI reported the preschool staff found the child prior to the arrival of local law enforcement, who were notified just before noon.

In this article, we explore six exceptional seafood restaurants in Bangor. Have you had the chance to dine at any of these places? If yes, we'd love to hear your experiences in the comments section below!

“It was tough. I got pretty sick,” Joe Gillette said. “But I tried to push through it and tried to stay healthy so I could keep playing.”

Larry John McNally wrote songs that were recorded by Bonnie Raitt, the Eagles, Chaka Khan and Rod Stewart.

INDIAN ISLAND, Maine — Access to renewable energy sources is a priority for the state of Maine. The Environmental Protection Agency and the University of Maine are pulling together resources to help rural and underserved communities develop their own community energy program. The EPA awarded University of Maine researchers...

A business that opened first in Brewer, then moved to Bucksport for several years and has returned to its roots, is re-opening in a new location back in Brewer later this week. For years, the folks at Huckleberries Card and Gift have featured everything from Maine-made pottery and food products,...

Negotiations over a new contract between the University of Maine System and a union representing more than 400 service workers have reached an impasse. According to the Press Herald, the current contract expired on June 30. The parties began talks in May, but earlier this month, the union asked for...