Sierra Whaley

1 week ago | wabi.tv | Sierra Whaley

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Maine has seen a significant shortage in the trade’s workforce within the last few years. However, the next generation is already working hard to keep an essential industry thriving here in the Pine Tree State. Students at the United Technologies Center in Bangor who are enrolled in the plumbing, heating and electrical program are looking to be the solutions. Shane Bond graduated from UTC and now he’s passing the torch as the plumbing and heating instructor.

1 week ago | wabi.tv | Sierra Whaley

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - ‘Maine Impact Week’ is when the University of Maine showcases how research at the university has contributed to social and economic development. The perfect way to close out the week is with the annual student symposium. The event started in 2010 with just 10 students. Each year it has grown into a premier celebration where over 1,000 undergraduate and graduate students showcase a project that they’re passionate about.

2 weeks ago | wabi.tv | Sierra Whaley

CASTINE, Maine (WABI) - The town of Castine has a lot to celebrate. USA Today has nominated the town to be the best small town in the entire Northeast but they received top recognition in two other categories as well. According to USA Today Best Awards, Castine ranks number eight as best historic small town in the U.S., three as best coastal small town in the U.S., and they’re the number one best small town in the entire northeast.

2 weeks ago | wabi.tv | Sierra Whaley

WINSLOW, Maine (WABI) - Over 20 years ago, a Winslow high school student promised one of his teachers an ultimate surprise after he found his success. That promise is now fulfilled. Winslow High holds an assembly each month acknowledging students and teachers who’ve met a multitude of accomplishments. 2002 graduate, Matthew Sumner, came back to his stomping grounds to extend a big thank you to someone who guided him to his success, his former teacher Mr. Mark Pelletier.

3 weeks ago | wabi.tv | Sierra Whaley

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - What’s one of your favorite Easter memories? Whether it was taking pictures with the Easter bunny or finding out what’s in that glorious Easter basket, families can head to the Anah Shrine in Bangor to get that and more!The Anah Feztival of Baskets is returning for its second year from Friday, April 4 through Sunday, April 6. April 4 kicks off the event where families can find more than 55 baskets donated by area businesses and sponsors that will be raffled off.