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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The town of Castine hosts 1st ‘Kids Farmers and Makers Market’ featuring young entrepreneurs

15 hours ago | wabi.tv | Sierra Whaley

CASTINE, Maine (WABI) - One of the many perks of the Summer season is the farmers markets. A chance to meet locals who produce food, crafts and more. Castine will be holding one but all of the products are made by kids. For the first time ever, Castine will host a Kids Farmers and Makers Market on June 28. Over 30 vendors have signed up for the three event summer series. The market will be held on June 28, August 2 and August 23. The kids will have crafts, jewelry, food and more.
Meet Peggy Clark Lumpkins: The ‘Artist of the Year’ for Belfast’s Arts in the Park festival

1 day ago | wabi.tv | Sierra Whaley

BELFAST, Maine (WABI) - The Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce will host its 29th annual Arts in the Park Festival on June 28 and 29. Every year they feature Maine artists and select an ‘Artist of the Year.’This year the honor goes to Peggy Clark Lumpkins. Since five years old, Clark Lumpkins found a paint brush always led her to a masterpiece. “I would paint on the wall and get in trouble, and my uncle would give me more paint, and I’d just keep going,” said Clark Lumpkins.
‘His life was full’: Retired Rockland Police K9 honored with memorial service

2 days ago | wabi.tv | Alyssa Thurlow

ROCKLAND, Maine (WABI) - Law enforcement officers gathered on the midcoast on Wednesday as Rockland Police said goodbye to one of their own. Dozens of officers showed up with their K9s to pay their respects to recently retired K9 Marek. Marek passed away at home last week, surrounded by his handler, Officer Tim Davis, and his family. The duo met in 2019 and worked with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office before joining the Rockland Police Department in 2023.
2 young girls, ages 3 and 5, drown after getting trapped as boat sinks in lake

4 days ago | wabi.tv | Jeff Awtrey |April Pierdant

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RSU 19 bus driver spreads joy at the end of each academic year with trendy style

4 days ago | wabi.tv | Sierra Whaley

NEWPORT, Maine (WABI) - Newport native Scott Nickerson has been an RSU 19 school bus driver for 26 years. A job that comes with great responsibility. Naturally, you’ve got to add a little fun. For years now, during the last 20 days of the school year, Nickerson has been rocking his wide collection of Hawaiian Shirts just to get the summer spirit going.
Bangor man accomplishes 1 mile, 400 lbs. tire flip challenge for 11th year

6 days ago | wabi.tv | Grace Bradley

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - What first motivated Mike Laliberte’s fantastic physical feat of flipping a tire for one mile in 2015 was, put simply, spite. “Somebody said I couldn’t do it, is how it all started,” Laliberte describes. “They said that there’s no way you’re gonna be able to flip a tire a mile and here we are, doing it for our 11th year now.”Saturday marked Laliberte’s 11th attempt and 10th successfully completed Tire Flip Challenge. The tire approximately weighs 400 lbs.
Man dies in Patten vehicle accident Saturday morning

6 days ago | wabi.tv | Grace Bradley

PATTEN, Maine (WABI) - One man has died following an accident involving two trucks in Patten Saturday morning. Authorities were called to South Patten Rd. on Rt. 11 around 9:30 a.m. to respond to a serious traffic crash. Preliminary reports say a GMC truck made a U-turn leaving a scenic turnout “directly in front of an oncoming Dodge truck.”The driver of the GMC, identified as an 82-year-old man, was struck by the Dodge on the driver’s side. The collision resulted in the GMC driver’s death.
Event to raise awareness for cancer survivors this weekend

1 week ago | wabi.tv | Morgan Sturdivant

BREWER, Maine (WABI) - June 1st was National Cancer survivors day. One celebration in Brewer got postponed to Sunday, June 22nd and they want locals to come out and support. The day is meant to honor those living with a history of cancer and raise awareness about the challenges survivors face. The Purple Iris Foundation will be hosting a National Cancer Survivors Day event in Brewer on Sunday at Mason’s Brewing company starting at 10:45AM.
New downtown spot for food, treats set to open next month

1 week ago | wabi.tv | Grace Bradley

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - There’s a new sweet spot coming to downtown Bangor. At the corner of Main St. and Cross St. will soon be The Downtown Spot. Slated to open mid-July, they will be offering ice cream, freeze-dried treats, soft drinks and more. Partnering with downtown restaurant Utopia, there will also be ready-to-bake meals and to-go offerings for lunch. The Downtown Spot’s owner, Roscoe Witham, says construction has been going on for the last two to three months to get the shop ready to open.
Juneteenth Downeast event commemorates solidarity and wellness

1 week ago | wabi.tv | Sierra Whaley

ELLSWORTH, Maine (WABI) -Juneteenth Downeast hosted their fifth annual event to commemorate solidarity and wellness on June 19. Every year they have a theme for locals to keep in mind amid the fun music, good food and laughs that are had. This year it’s ‘Caring for ourselves and each other.’One organizer said events like these will help create more spaces of belonging, purpose and joy.