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An unidentified man reportedly jumped from the Joshua Chamberlain Bridge connecting Bangor and Brewer at around 1:46 p.m.

ORRINGTON, Maine — Shortly after 12 p.m. Thursday, the family of Kristen Morse, 30, contacted the Penobscot County Sheriff's Office and reported they had not heard from her since May 17, a release from the sheriff's office said. Morse reportedly most recently lived on Johnson Mill Road in Orrington,...

The last few years have been really hard on restaurants, nightclubs, and similar entertainment venues. First, there was the pandemic, which kept them closed for months. Then, there were issues with staffing and the cost of the supplies they would need (food, alcohol, etc). Of course, this problem was not just a Maine problem. It seems as though these are issues felt by business owners around the country.

BREWER, Maine (WABI) As the saying goes: when one door closes, another opens. That’s exactly what’s happening in Brewer. It’s not easy to replace a store that had been around for about 80 years, like Perkins Appliance on Center Street in Brewer. But that’s exactly what Gary Coleman is doing at General Appliance just a couple doors down.

Organizers expect to welcome more than 1,500 Special Olympians, coaches and volunteers during the Orono games.

One of the most popular chains in New England has no location in the Bangor area!. The website Mashed is the ultimate destination for food lovers. They have all the info you need to chow down, from the best and worst foods to order at your favorite restaurants, to what today’s most popular chefs are cooking up in the kitchen.

Although Orono hasn't received any complaints to restrict books, title challenges reached an all-time high in the United States last year.

Old Town's newest spot for donuts is now open. In my humble opinion, you can never have enough options for things to eat, and when it is a locally owned and run business, it makes it even better. If you happen to pass by 296 Main Street in Old Town...

Pickleball, the fastest growing sport in the United States, has taken the country by storm. Whether you're a seasoned player or a curious beginner, there are numerous venues in and around Bangor that offer opportunities to enjoy the exciting racket sport. So, grab your paddles and get ready to discover...

Bucksport's Gavyn Holyoke threw a 1-hitter striking out 10 and went 2-3 from the plate as the Bucksport Golden Bucks beat the Orono Red Riots 7-0 on Thursday afternoon in a Class C Quarterfinal. Holyoke faced only 25 batters. He walked 1, allowed 1 hit, hit 2 batters and struck...

The entertainment venue is the latest business in the largely empty Bangor Mall to shutter.

BANGOR (WGME) -- A tiny home park in Bangor is finally taking shape. Cement slabs have been poured for a handful of homes and walls are also going up at the new development on Hammond Street. The plan for the site is to build 34 individual, 320 square foot homes...

For the past few years, we've been reporting on the fact that much like the yellow pole at the Aburn Walmart, folks here in Bangor can't seem to avoid hitting the retaining wall at the Union Street Walgreens. According to the City of Bangor's Director of Code Enforcement, Jeff Wallace,...

The #4 Old Town Coyotes broke a 3-3 tie with 2 runs in the bottom of the 6th and withstood an Ellsworth 7th inning rally to beat the Eagles 5-4 at the University of Maine on Thursday June 8th in the Class B Quarterfinals. Hannah Wagstaff was in the circle...

"Emily's powerful advocacy for "Building Community Through the Arts" not only helped us to initiate the program in English classes at Bangor, Brewer and Hampden high schools in 2000, but has helped to maintain it there and spread it statewide."

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - A man previously convicted of domestic violence assault was back in court in Bangor due to a violation of his two-year probation. In early 2021, Christopher Pelkey was convicted of domestic violence assault. Then, in December 2022, Pelkey was arrested on four new domestic violence felony...

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - One local organization is giving lost loved ones their wings. Empty Arms of Greater Bangor provides support and resources for parents and families who have endured the loss of a baby through pregnancy loss, stillbirth, or infant death. The memorial garden, located at Mount Hope Cemetery,...

The Bangor Mall has successfully hosted regular craft fairs throughout the year, so the Maine Micro Artisans should fit right in.

Kristen Shorey and Brian Veneziano are seeking election to a three-year term in a district highly divided over library content.