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Man accused of stabbing woman in Hancock County
PENOBSCOT (WGME) -- Deputies arrested a man who they say stabbed a woman in Penobscot before running into the woods. The Hancock County Sheriff's Office says the woman called dispatch and told them a man, later identified as 33-year-old Michael Bakeman, was suffering from a medical event. The call then ended abruptly.
Bangor firefighters reflect during National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend
BANGOR -- President Biden declared May 4th and 5th, 2024 as National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend. Those in the Bangor Fire Department are remembering fellow firefighters that have passed away during or as a result of their duty. Just over a year ago, Bangor firefighter Jacob Madden died in the...
Penobscot Narrows Observatory opens for the season
PROSPECT, Maine (WABI) - One of Maine’s best summer day-trips is officially open for the season. The Penobscot Narrows Observatory in Prospect is the tallest public bridge observatory in the world at 420 feet. It offers 360-degree views of Penobscot Bay. The Penobscot Narrows Observatory is open through Oct....
Disaster Recovery Center open in Belfast
BELFAST, Maine (WABI) - Another Disaster Recovery Center is open in Maine. Waldo County is now home to the fifth Disaster Recovery Center currently open in the state. The center will be at the Former Superior Courthouse in Belfast. It will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 at p.m....
Porch Pirates: what are they and how to prevent them
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - In a world where the things we want are a mouse click and expedited shipping away from our homes, that means a lot of deliveries to your front door. In turn, that means a lot of deliveries for sticky fingered passersby. “Porch pirates. Yes. So, we...
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.
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.
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...
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.
Husson Softball sets new program record with 23 consecutive wins
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - The Husson Softball team has made history and they’re not done yet. Following their double header sweep of Bates College on Thursday the Eagles are on a 23-game win streak. Husson is in the midst of a dominant season that includes a perfect record at...
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