Connor Magliozzi

1 week ago | wabi.tv | Connor Magliozzi

ORRINGTON, Maine (WABI) - A couple, who happen to be local business owners, are off to their next adventure right around the “corner.”Charles Kindya and Maggie Sullivan are the owners of Smokey’s BBQ, and they’re set to take over the site of the former Kozy Korner in Orrington. It’ll be called “Buck’s Country Corner” and they’re expecting to open sometime in June. “We had the opportunity to take it over, it was a pretty happening spot when we were growing up when Bob had it,” said Kindya.

1 week ago | wabi.tv | Connor Magliozzi

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - On Wednesday over 200 students made their way to Husson University for the Second Annual Youth Summit hosted by Penquis. “So the day is filled with educational learning opportunities. The planning board came up with the theme of ‘success starts with self-care and self-respect’. And with that theme, they chose presenters to teach on topics that they think are valuable to youth today. They participate in some educational workshops. There’s a presenter.

2 weeks ago | wagmtv.com | Connor Magliozzi

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - If you have plans to hit the road this Memorial Day weekend, you are certainly not alone. AAA is projecting that 45 million Americans will be traveling over the weekend, including two million right here in New England. They say that roughly 90% of travel is going to be done by driving so expect busy roadways. AAA notes that if you want to beat the traffic it’s best to leave in the morning to avoid rush hour. With the anticipation of busy roadways, safety is key.

2 weeks ago | wabi.tv | Connor Magliozzi

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - If you have plans to hit the road this Memorial Day weekend, you are certainly not alone. AAA is projecting that 45 million Americans will be traveling over the weekend, including two million right here in New England. They say that roughly 90% of travel is going to be done by driving so expect busy roadways. AAA notes that if you want to beat the traffic it’s best to leave in the morning to avoid rush hour. With the anticipation of busy roadways, safety is key.

2 weeks ago | wabi.tv | Connor Magliozzi

DEDHAM, Maine (WABI) - On Thursday the Dedham School hosted their first ever Field Day with Friends. They were joined by students from Glenburn and Orrington. “It’s an event for some students with special needs to allow them to have a fun day competing at athletic and just generally fun events,” said Tim Pearson, the physical education teacher at Dedham. After an opening ceremony held in the gym, it was time for the games to begin.