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Ellsworth restaurants offering help amid government shutdown
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Maine Veterans Project, Varney Ford partner to gift new car engine to Maine veteran 
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Mills announces funding for food pantries, anti-hunger programs amid government shutdown Gov. Janet Mills has announced $1.25 million for food pantries and anti-hunger programs in Maine as the government shutdown continues.

Gov. Janet Mills has announced $1.25 million for food pantries and anti-hunger programs in Maine as the government shutdown continues.

Federal Reserve cuts key rate yet Powell says future reductions are not locked in The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate Wednesday for a second time this year as it seeks to shore up economic growth and hiring even as inflation stays elevated.

The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate Wednesday for a second time this year as it seeks to shore up economic growth and hiring, even as inflation stays elevated.

Bangor councilor confronts white nationalist Zoom caller, throws pen during meeting Tempers flared at Bangor City Council’s bimonthly meeting Monday.

"If you are apologizing for Nazis, if you are on the side of defending Nazis, guess what? You’re on the wrong side of history and you need to wake up.”

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A UPS warehouse employee said an “honest mistake” led to 250 ballots for the November 4th election being delivered to a home in Newburgh instead of their intended destination.

Dozens of states sue Trump administration over suspension of SNAP benefits Multiple states are suing the Trump administration over the suspension of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.

Multiple states are suing the Trump administration over the suspension of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.

Hurricane Melissa set to pummel Jamaica as island’s strongest storm in recorded history The government said it had done all it could to prepare as it warned of catastrophic damage.

Hurricane Melissa set to pummel Jamaica as island’s strongest storm in recorded history

The Furniture Gallery’s 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat brings an early Halloween to Bangor Event organizers say that the community aspect is part of what makes trunk or treating such a hit.

“Trunk or Treat” is quickly becoming a popular alternative to trick or treating, especially in rural areas.

Police investigating incident in Waterville According to the Waterville Police Department, the incident occurred at the Hannaford on Kennedy Memorial Drive around 12:48 p.m.

According to the Waterville Police Department, the incident occurred at the Hannaford on Kennedy Memorial Drive around 12:48 p.m.

June Lockhart, beloved mother figure from ‘Lassie’ and ‘Lost In Space,’ dies at 100 June Lockhart, who became a mother figure for a generation of television viewers whether at home in “Lassie” or up in the stratosphere in “Lost In Space,” has died. She was 100.

The legendary actress, known for her roles in "Lassie" and "Lost in Space," died of natural causes at her home in Santa Monica on Thursday. She was 100.

Man found in fatal Benton fire identified According to State Police, the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has identified the victim as 62-year-old Paul Verville

The cause of the fire is still under investigation

Police looking for three suspects after shooting a woman in Knox According to Maine State Police, three men wearing ski masks shot the woman when she answered the door

State Police say the three men fled the scene and have not been located

One dead after crash on Route 1 in Sullivan A Milbridge man is dead after a crash that closed Route 1 in Sullivan near the intersection of Taunton Drive for several hours Tuesday morning

The cause of the crash remains under investigation

MDI Marathon runner aims to run 100 marathons before turning 100 Gloria Vasquez has run the NYC Marathon 15 times, and the Boston Marathon 4 times.

The Mount Desert Island Marathon is Gloria Vasquez's 96th marathon

Pilot and his 2 daughters found dead after plane crash in Montana, officials say An Alabama father and his two daughters were found dead after their small plane crashed in Montana, according to authorities.

Pilot and his 2 daughters found dead after plane crash, officials say

Limp Bizkit bass player Sam Rivers dead at 48 Sam Rivers, the founding bassist for Limp Bizkit, died on Saturday. He was 48.

Rivers was a founding member of the nu-metal band

Husson University students celebrate school spirit at Homecoming Husson Homecoming keeps getting larger, and the student body’s enthusiasm shows no signs of slowing down.

This year’s homecoming coincided with Family and Friends Weekend, so the families of Husson students got to see their school spirit on full display.

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It was an exciting afternoon as the ribbon was cut at Eastern Maine Emergency Veterinary Clinic’s new location at 820 Main Road in Holden.

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WABI spoke with Sen. Susan Collins Friday about her view on the current government shutdown. https://www.wabi.tv/2025/10/17/it-must-come-an-end-sen-collins-reacts-us-government-shutdown/ 

New Balance announces Cooper Flagg’s new shoe Maine native and this year’s first overall NBA draft pick Cooper Flagg has officially announced his new shoe with New Balance

New Balance says the Hesi Low v2 takes inspiration from the vast greenery of Maine

MITSC celebrates “Sea Run” audiobook release on Indigenous Peoples’ Day On this Indigenous Peoples’ Day, the Maine Indian Tribal-State Commission held a gathering in Veazie.

MITSC celebrates “Sea Run” audiobook release on Indigenous Peoples’ Day

When Maine daycares stay quiet about abuse and neglect within their walls Two cases show the difficulty of holding daycares accountable when they are responsible for reporting themselves.

Two cases show the difficulty of holding daycares accountable when they are responsible for reporting themselves. Story courtesy of @themainemonitor.

Maine Veterans welcomed home after Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. The first honor flight took place in May of 2005, and since then over 300,000 veterans have flown without paying a cent.

The veterans were met with a cheering crowd filled with their loved ones.

4 people were killed and 20 more were injured in a shooting at a bar in South Carolina, sheriff says Four people were killed and 20 more were injured in a shooting at a bar in South Carolina.

The shooting remains under investigation by the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office.

Reigning Hope Ranch holds 5th Annual Fall Festival in Orrington Reigning Hope Ranch is a non-profit providing equine-based therapy for those in need.

As a non-profit, it’s community support that allows the ranch to continue its therapeutic work.

Budget office says ‘substantial’ firings of federal workers have started in government shutdown The White House budget office says that mass firings of federal workers have started in an attempt to exert more pressure on Democratic lawmakers as the government shutdown continues.

A spokesperson for the budget office said the reductions are “substantial” but did not offer more immediate details.

Orono family’s skeleton display celebrates UMaine hockey season One Orono family’s love for University of Maine hockey runs so deep, they feel it in their bones.

Orono family’s skeleton display celebrates UMaine hockey season

Maine lawmakers call for DHHS to reissue for non-emergency transportation contract As the state’s contracted non-emergency medical transportation (NET) company undergoes bankruptcy, local lawmakers came together Wednesday at the Bangor Public Library to demand change.

As the state’s contracted non-emergency medical transportation (NET) company undergoes bankruptcy, local lawmakers came together Wednesday at the Bangor Public Library to demand change.

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No one was hurt and a cat was saved after a fire at an apartment building on Ohio Street in Bangor Wednesday afternoon. https://www.wabi.tv/2025/10/08/cat-rescued-accidental-fire-bangor-apartment-building/