WLBZ-TV (Bangor, ME)

WLBZ (channel 2) is a TV station based in Bangor, Maine, that is linked with NBC and owned by Tegna Inc. The station's studio can be found on Mount Hope Avenue in Bangor, while its transmitter is situated on Rider Bluff in Holden.

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Constituents have mixed reactions to Rep. Libby’s censure and legal battle

1 day ago | newscentermaine.com | Alex Haskell

AUBURN, Maine — Constituents in Maine’s District 90 are making their voices heard over state Rep. Laurel Libby's controversy and legal battle. The Republican lawmaker, who represents Minot and part of Auburn, has come under fire in recent months for a viral social media post targeting a transgender high school athlete.
LIHEAP: Trump's proposed budget bill doesn't include funding for heating aid

3 days ago | newscentermaine.com | Alex Haskell

MAINE, USA — More than 40,000 Mainers may be left without critical heating support this winter if President Donald Trump’s proposed federal budget moves forward as written. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, known in Maine as HEAP, provides financial help to low-income residents to heat their homes during the winter months. Funded annually by the federal government, the program typically brings around $40 million into Maine.
One of Maine’s biggest music festivals is happening this weekend

3 days ago | newscentermaine.com | Rob Caldwell

PORTLAND, Maine — In its mission statement, the nonprofit Maine Academy of Modern Music—MAMM for short--says it “uses the power of music to inspire students, foster creative collaboration, and build community.” Here’s another way to think of it. “We’re essentially Maine’s School of Rock,” MAMM executive director Jeff Shaw explained. “It’s sort of like rock and roll Little League.” Thousands of students across Maine have benefited from its classes, programs, and summer camps.
ProsperityME, Maine nonprofit, looks to build low-income housing in Portland

4 days ago | newscentermaine.com | Leeann Stapleton

PORTLAND, Maine — A Maine nonprofit is taking steps to help low-income individuals and families find homes. ProsperityME is a nonprofit organization that assists refugees, immigrants, and low-income individuals and families with financial literacy and stability, which includes housing assistance.
Lobster research earns UMaine professor national recognition

4 days ago | newscentermaine.com | Don Carrigan

SOUTH BRISTOL, Maine — When Bob Steneck began work at the University of Maine’s Darling Marine Center, one of the early places he chose for research was the local fishermen’s co-op. That was more than 40 years ago. Steneck went on to become Professor B of Marine Science, focusing on the ecology of the ocean. His years of research are now being honored by the prestigious American Academy of Arts and Sciences, where he will be the first University of Maine faculty member to be inducted.
Bill aims to protect future funding for services older Mainers rely on

4 days ago | newscentermaine.com | Alex Haskell

BIDDEFORD, Maine — As federal budget talks continue in Washington, advocates in Maine are sounding the alarm about potential funding cuts that could hit vulnerable older adults the hardest. Programs like Meals on Wheels, which provides nutritious food to seniors who can’t shop or cook for themselves, are already under pressure. At the J.R. Martin Community Center in Biddeford, volunteers recently packed nearly 1,000 meals in one day.
UNE Portland Campus expands to help Mainers access doctors

4 days ago | newscentermaine.com | Brian Yocono

PORTLAND, Maine — The investment in medical studies at The University of New England underscores the serious need for more medical professionals in Maine. UNE officially opened The Harold and Bibby Alfond Center for Health Sciences in Portland on Tuesday. It was launched with a $30 million gift from the Harold Alfond Foundation and $5 million in federal funding.
Southern Maine Community College clinches first-ever national softball title

5 days ago | newscentermaine.com | Leeann Stapleton

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine — The Southern Maine Community College softball team has cemented its place in school history after winning a national title, the first for the team. The Seawolves claimed the 2025 USCAA Small College World Series title with a commanding 10-0 victory over Florida National University in the final game. “Every girl on that team played their hearts out,” pitcher Sarah Wilkins said.
Republicans push for public hearing on red flag ballot question; Democrats say it's not required

5 days ago | newscentermaine.com | Donovan Lynch

AUGUSTA, Maine — Yet another legal fight is kicking up in Augusta, this time over whether a forthcoming ballot question should receive a public hearing in front of the Legislature’s Judiciary Committee before it likely heads to voters. Two weeks ago, the Democratic leaders of the committee moved to forgo a hearing on a red flag gun law initiative—which, if passed, would allow family members of someone who is a threat to themselves or others to petition a judge to remove that person's guns.
Cumberland Fair faces vendor loss to Fryeburg's overlapping opening day

5 days ago | newscentermaine.com | Alex Haskell

CUMBERLAND, Maine — Even with Maine's fall fair season months away, the Cumberland Fair is seeing changes to its closing day lineup after some exhibitors have decided to leave early. According to Cumberland Fair Superintendent of Commercial Exhibits Sonja Nielsen, at least a dozen exhibitors have opted out of the final day—Saturday, September 27—choosing instead to attend the Fryeburg Fair, which opens that same Saturday for the first time.