Brittany McHatten

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Reporter and Morning News Anchor at WABI-TV (Bangor, ME)

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Maine WWII veteran dies at 104

1 week ago | wabi.tv | Brittany McHatten

BREWER, Maine (WABI) - Maine lost an esteemed member of its Greatest Generation. Brewer native Ed Hendrickson died Thursday morning at 104 years old. We’re told Hendrickson passed away peacefully after a short illness with his family by his side. The Navy veteran and WWII dive bomber pilot was known for his proud service to his country as well as his colorful outfits to match a boisterous personality. Before his death, Hendrickson credited his longevity in part to physical activity.
Bangor business moves up the street, plans annual flea market

1 month ago | wabi.tv | Brittany McHatten

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - A local business owner is keeping busy this week. Between re-opening in a new location and organizing a popular annual event, Jess Stuart is doing it all while keeping her cool. After a trying couple of months, Stuart moved her businesses, Cool Girl Collective and Glowgetters Spray Tans, up the street to a new location. “We now have nine parking spots that are only ours, and it’s just a really great spot. So much sunlight,” Stuart said.
Sen. Collins: attending Pope Francis’ funeral ‘unlike any experience’

2 months ago | wabi.tv | Brittany McHatten

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WABI) - Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, is back in the U.S. after leading a delegation to Rome over the weekend. The bipartisan group of Catholic Senators traveled to attend the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday. WABI spoke to Collins about her travels Monday. She described the experience as extraordinary, inspiring, and beautiful. She says she was filled with a sense of humility, joy, and honor to be among the 250,000 mourners from more than 170 countries in attendance.
23rd Walk for Autism returns to Bangor Waterfront Sunday

2 months ago | wabi.tv | Brittany McHatten

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Hundreds of Mainers will take to the streets of Bangor this Sunday to Walk for Autism. This will be the 23rd annual Walk for Autism, which serves as the Autism Society of Maine’s largest fundraiser of the year. Organizers say despite rain in the forecast, around 400 people have already registered to attend. Participants will take off from the Waterfront Park on Railroad Street in Bangor at 12:00 p.m. Sunday.
Maine sees dozens of wildfires with Wildfire Awareness Week underway

2 months ago | wabi.tv | Brittany McHatten

AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI) - Fire crews are keeping busy as dozens of wildfires have burned across Maine already this week. According to the Maine Forest Service, there have been 54 wildfires in the state over the past three days alone. They’ve resulted in burns to a little under 40 acres. Officials say that’s pretty typical for this time of year.
Bangor business celebrates 40th year anniversary with new location

2 months ago | wabi.tv | Brittany McHatten

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - A long-time Bangor-area business is celebrating the start of a new chapter. Sandollar Spa and Pool is officially open in its new location on Broad Street in Bangor. After more than three decades across the bridge in Brewer, the owners say they had run out of room and wanted a building of their own. They found the new location more than a year ago and have spent the months leading up renovating and preparing for the big move. As of Monday, that move is complete.
Ellsworth apartment kitchen fire displaces 8

2 months ago | wabi.tv | Brittany McHatten

ELLSWORTH, Maine (WABI) - Eight people are in temporary housing after a fire in their Ellsworth apartment. According to Ellsworth’s fire chief, crews were called Saturday to the fire on Oak Street. He says when firefighters got there, a sprinkler system had already turned on and put out the fire in the basement apartment unit.
Houlton Regional Hospital Board of Trustees standing by decision to close labor and delivery unit

2 months ago | wabi.tv | Brittany McHatten

HOULTON, Maine (WABI) - The Houlton Regional Hospital Board of Trustees is standing by its decision to close the labor and delivery unit despite intense public push back. Houlton Regional announced earlier this month the unit would close May 2. Both patients and staff spoke out against the move, culminating in an emotional town hall hosted by the Maine State Nurses Association. The Board posted a letter to the community on Facebook Friday to elaborate on their decision-making process.
Orrington town manager provides update on EPEC reopening timeline

2 months ago | wabi.tv | Brittany McHatten

ORRINGTON, Maine (WABI) - The “calm before the storm.” That’s what Orrington’s town manager calls this period of time as crews gear up for major renovations at the waste facility in town. Eagle Point Energy Center has turned the page from the fire that burned at the plant for nearly two weeks last October. As EPEC prepares to restart trash-to-energy operations, town manager Chris Backman walked us through their timeline.
Bangor tax preparer offers advice on Tax Day

2 months ago | wabi.tv | Brittany McHatten

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Tuesday is April 15th, which means it’s Tax Day. Tax Day is the deadline for filing both federal and state income tax returns here in Maine. We spoke to the experts at Marshall Planning LLC in Bangor. They say if you’re filing a paper return, it needed to be postmarked Tuesday. However, there’s a midnight deadline if you’re filing online. If you’re reading this and suddenly remembering you forgot to file, there are still options.