WABI-TV (Bangor, ME)

WABI-TV in Bangor proudly became Maine's first television station when it went live on January 25, 1953. The station was established by Horace A. Hildreth, a former governor of Maine, who had previously obtained the license for the state's oldest radio station, WABI-AM, passing on the same call letters to the new TV station. Initially, WABI-TV was affiliated with multiple networks, including CBS, NBC, ABC, and Dumont. It started out primarily as an NBC affiliate, but after just over a year, it switched to being a primary CBS affiliate while still airing some ABC shows in partnership with WTWO (WLBZ). By 1959, WABI-TV officially became a full-time CBS affiliate.

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Universities nationwide gather for Orono anti-hazing summit

1 day ago | wabi.tv | Grace Bradley

ORONO, Maine (WABI) - The University of Maine welcomed institutions from across the country Thursday for the Hazing Prevention Consortium Summit put on by Orono-based organization StopHazing. “StopHazing is a research organization. We’re based out of Orono, Maine, led by Doctor Elizabeth Allan who’s a professor of higher ed at the University of Maine,” explains Meredith Stewart, operations manager at StopHazing.
Downtown Bangor coffee shop temporarily closes

2 days ago | wabi.tv | Morgan Sturdivant

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - A downtown Bangor restaurant has closed, for now. It’s the owner’s third business to close this year. There’s a handwritten sign outside of The Grind House that says they’re closed -- temporarily -- see you soon, with a smiley face. Dave Reesman has owned the business since 2018. According to the Maine Revenue Service, they served the business a revocation and the door was stickered on May 14th.
Wildfire smoke, ozone expected to reduced air quality Wednesday and Thursday

3 days ago | wabi.tv | Emilie Hillman

AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI) - The Maine Department of Environmental Protection has issued an Air Quality Alert for portions of coastal Maine. Meteorologists at the Maine DEP say ozone has been building over the Mid Atlantic region on Tuesday and this air mass is forecast to move into New England on Wednesday. They say ozone levels are expected to reach the “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups” category on Wednesday and Thursday along the coast from Kittery to Acadia National Park.
Center Drive School raises over $1k for family of student

3 days ago | wabi.tv | Grace Bradley

ORRINGTON, Maine (WABI) - Would you take a pie in the face for a good cause? What about, say, 100? Kids got to learn the power of community all while having some fun at school Tuesday. Since last month, students at Orrington’s Center Drive School have been raising money to help the family of seventh grader Camryn George. After receiving a rare cancer diagnosis, Camryn’s older brother Justyn and his family have been traveling frequently to Boston.
Couple on a Texas Roadhouse 'quest' makes Bangor their 506th stop

3 days ago | wabi.tv | Grace Bradley

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Do you love any restaurant enough to go 500 times? How about travel across the country for it? Meet Mike and Judy McNamara, who have been on a culinary quest to visit every Texas Roadhouse in the United States. On Tuesday, the couple made a stop in Bangor for their 506th Texas Roadhouse.
Old Town residents voice concerns over proposed fire, police budget cuts

3 days ago | wabi.tv | Grace Bradley

OLD TOWN, Maine (WABI) - The City of Old Town heard from residents Monday concerning possible EMS and police cuts. In their most recent budget, the city proposed cutting four positions from the Old Town Fire Department along with two full-time patrol officers and two part-time roles for the Old Town Police. They say due to the mill closure, Old Town needs to cut programs to ensure taxes do not go up. Residents came out Monday night to express their opposition to the fire and police cuts.
Orono prepares for Class C State Outdoor Track & Field Championships

3 days ago | wabi.tv | Ben Barr

ORONO, Maine (WABI) - The Orono Red Riots are coming into Saturday’s Class C State Outdoor Track & Field Championships at Messalonskee with plenty of momentum. The boys and girls teams won the Penobscot Valley Conference title before returning to this weekend’s state competition. The girls are defending state champs, while the boys placed second last season. “I feel pretty good. I think we surprised some people at PVC’s. I think that we’ve worked hard all season. Everything’s culminated to this point.
Three Hermon Hawks sign with Husson Eagles

3 days ago | wabi.tv | Ben Barr

HERMON, Maine (WABI) - Three Hermon Hawks signed with the Husson Eagles to join spring sports at the college level. Max Hopkins will be on the Eagles baseball team, while Olivia Johnston and Braelynn Wilcox are on their way to the Husson softball program. “Just getting to play the game that I’ve loved for so many years further than high school, not many people get to experience that, so I’m just excited to keep it going,” said Hopkins. “You get to continue doing what you worked hard for.
Thomas’s Emma Burr finishes sixth in the heptathlon at the NCAA Division III Outdoor Track & Field Championships

4 days ago | wabi.tv | Ben Barr

WATERVILLE, Maine (WABI) - Thomas sophomore Emma Burr finished in sixth place in the heptathlon at the NCAA Division III Outdoor Track & Field Championships last month. Burr landed in the top 20 as a freshman and made the podium and first team All-American in her second college season. “Coming from a small school, I feel very helpful to growing the program and getting a lot of attention out there for MCI and for Thomas. Being able to be an athlete, I am very proud of that,” said Burr.
5th Annual Courageous Steps Project Scramble set for next month

4 days ago | wabi.tv | Ben Barr

ORONO, Maine (WABI) - The 5th Annual Courageous Steps Project Scramble is teeing off on Mon. July 7 at 9 a.m. at Penobscot Valley Country Club in Orono. The proceeds help fund the project’s community programs. “Our annual golf scramble raises money and proceeds to give back to children here locally through different community programs that we operate on an annual basis, from early childhood intervention to scholarships we give out to graduating high school seniors.