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STOCKTON SPRINGS, Maine (WABI) - No one was hurt after a fire in Stockton Springs on Saturday. The Stockton Springs Fire Department says when they arrived, the home was engulfed in flames. Officials say no one was home at the time. There is no word on what caused the fire.

Ellsworth, Maine, is not the first place that comes to mind when you think of antique hunting. But if you’re a fan of exploring unique treasures, it should be. Tucked away in this charming town, just a stone’s throw from Acadia National Park, sits a massive and unassuming building known as Big Chicken Barn Books & Antiques.

Congratulations to former Ellsworth Eagle, and now Husson Eagle, Brooke Pirie who was named United States of America's Miss Maine at the pageant held at the Augusta Civic Center on Sunday, October 13th. Pirie, who graduated from Ellsworth High School in 2024, was representing Hancock County as Miss Hancock County.

Former clients of Jake Brown said the office contacted them after the BDN published a story on allegations against the Palermo contractor.

Security at juvenile facilities is not always uniform, meaning teen troublemakers escape time and time again. Reporter: Chris Nakamoto, Video: Owen Hornstein.

PORTLAND (WGME) – The Coast Guard is asking for your help with identifying a suspect for fake distress calls. The Coast Guard says that since last week on Friday, they have been receiving reports of a vessel in distress. When traced, the call seems to be coming from the...

BANGOR -- The 2nd Annual Forest Festival will return the Woodlawn Museum in Ellsworth on Saturday. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. guests are invited to Woodlawn, free of charge, for a variety of events, like the Axe Women Logging Show, a performance of sea shanteys, a tree ID walk, an animal show, and much more.

Maine Trunk-or-Treaters, there are lots of events coming up in the next weeks, that you need to check out!. There is a new trend in the last few years that is changing the way that people go trick or treating. It's called Trunk-or-Treating, and the premise is simple: A bunch of parents get together at a business, in a school or church parking lot, and deck out their car trunks with Halloween decorations, and let the kids go from car to car, collecting candy.

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Low pressure will continue to lift to our northeast wrapping in clouds, rain showers and even some snow showers to the north & west. These will stick around until about midnight before clearing out. Some of the higher elevations will see the chance of snow accumulations. Lows overnight will drop into the 30s and low 40s. A concern will be some wet surfaces across the north where some spots may see some wet surfaces glazing over.

BANGOR -- Native Americans for Harris-Walz is a national organizing program that aims to engage with Native American communities and voters. On Monday, October 14, Maine tribal leaders and members of the community gathered to launch a coalition of their own. The Maine Native Americans for Harris-Walz coalition kicked off...

The lawsuit, filed in February, alleged a Brewer High School student was told a petition she circulated could be considered hate speech.

DEXTER — Three touchdowns and 213 rushing yards in just five carries during the first quarter by Ellsworth High School junior Ripley Strout helped the visiting Eagles jump out to a 22-0 lead at Dexter Regional High School during an 8-Man Small School North contest on the afternoon of Saturday, Oct. 12. Strout and the Eagles would spoil the Tigers’ 2024 Homecoming contest with a 50-8 victory.

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Sept. 26 - Oct. 8. An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles aged 17-or-younger are not named. Sept. 26. Robert...

On Monday afternoon, October 14th Bar Harbor Council Chair Val Peacock and Town Councilor Earl Brechlin joined WDEA's Chris Popper to talk about the Cruise Ship Question that will be on the Bar Harbor Town Ballot. There's probably not a bigger question that will impact the Town of Bar Harbor...

Here are the Little 10 Conference (LTC) Football Stat Leaders after Week 6 of the 2024 Football Season. Isaiah Ervin (Houlton) 96 carries, 1229 yards 23 touchdowns. Cam Atkinson (Stears) 63 carries 813 yards 16 touchdowns. Ripley Strout (Ellsworth) 58 carries 798 yards 10 touchdowns. Nick Debeck (Bucksport) 105 carries...

BREWER -- Brewer took down Mt. Ararat in a battle atop the Class A North Standings, by a score of 3-0. All three Witches goals scored by Paige Oakes, Allie Flagg and Abbie Flagg, were scored in the first half, of the first quarter. Brewer will host Old Town Tuesday,...

MOUNT DESERT ISLAND -- Mount Desert Island is expecting a big influx of people this coming weekend as the M.D.I Marathon returns. The MDI Marathon is being held on Sunday. The race starts in Bar Harbor and winds through all of the towns on the island before ending in Southwest Harbor.

DEER ISLE, Maine — Thomas Ricks first came to Maine as a boy on camping trips with his family, then later in college for a summer job as a timber marker for a paper company. “I couldn’t believe that people would pay me to walk through the woods,” he said, smiling at the memory.

This July, the Bangor Arts Exchange, a popular performance venue, announced it would close by the end of 2024. And much like some other well-known businesses that have gone before them, BAE is holding a yard sale soon, so you'll be able to take a piece of it home with you to remember them by.

BANGOR — Ten Bucks Theatre Company invites you to experience “Scary Stories”. “The wind was a torrent of darkness among the gusty trees.    The moon was a ghostly galleon tossed […]