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Franklin WH batteries approved for Maine VPP
1+ hour, 33+ min ago (204+ words) By Kelly Pickerel | April 24, 2026 Franklin WH announced it is participating in the Efficiency Maine Small Battery Program, allowing Maine homeowners to earn up to $600 per battery each year by supplying stored energy to the grid during peak demand periods. Franklin…...
Bangor Budget Committee debates future funding for social worker position at public library
9+ hour, 24+ min ago (331+ words) BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - The Bangor Budget Committee discussed the Bangor Public Library at Thursday night's meeting, focusing on whether the city should continue funding a social worker position currently based at the library. The role has been supported through city…...
Maine lobsterman found dead after boat discovered adrift overnight
16+ hour, 15+ min ago (288+ words) A 63-year-old lobsterman was found dead after his boat was discovered running unattended overnight, prompting a search in coastal waters. Authorities located his body in Dyer Bay the following morning, and it will be examined by the Office of the…...
University of Southern Maine recognizes veterans with building dedications
8+ hour, 34+ min ago (48+ words) Family and staff with the University of Southern Maine dedicated several buildings on its Portland campus to honor veterans who once lived in them. Family and staff with the University of Southern Maine dedicated several buildings on its Portland campus…...
Bangor man arrested after vandalizing vehicle, stealing another
17+ hour, 38+ min ago (122+ words) BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - A Bangor man was arrested after vandalizing a vehicle and stealing another Thursday afternoon. 52-year-old Robert Burt is facing charges of theft, operating after suspension, and criminal mischief. Bangor Police say around noon they were called to…...
Bangor softball outslugs Southern Lehigh in Colonial League tilt
12+ hour, 23+ min ago (101+ words) BANGOR, Pa. - Bangor (10-5) outslugged Colonial League foe Southern Lehigh (11-5) in a meeting of Colonial League and District 11 5 A contenders on Thursday in Bangor. Kelli Snow put the Slaters ahead, 7-4, in the 4th with a 3-run home run. The lead grew in…...
Maine tried zoning reform to fix its housing crisis. It's unclear if it's working.
15+ hour, 41+ min ago (1279+ words) Schematics for an affordable housing project are posted Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in Biddeford, Maine. Credit: AP/Patrick Whittle In 2022, the Maine Legislature took a rare step and required municipalities to adjust local zoning rules in an effort to spur housing construction,…...
Maine DEA, Bath police arrest Pittsfield man, woman in drug case
13+ hour, 48+ min ago (160+ words) Our Drug Take Back Day is on Friday from 6 a. m. to 6: 30 p. m. Dispose of unused and unwanted prescriptions safely. PITTSFIELD, Maine (WGME) -- The Maine DEA says they collaborated with the Bath Police Department to arrest two people for drug trafficking in Searsport…...
Bristol author publishes Midcoast Maine Mystery series
8+ hour, 52+ min ago (150+ words) BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Allison Keeton is from Bristol, Maine and is the author of the Midcoast Maine Mystery Series. The first book in the series, "Blaze Orange," is the seventh novel she has written, but her first to be published....
Price of a gallon of whole milk on the rise in Maine
22+ hour, 11+ min ago (78+ words) MAINE (WABI) - The Maine Milk Commission is once again increasing the minimum price for a gallon of milk. The retail price for a gallon of whole milk right now is $4. 67, which is a $0. 20 increase from March. The Maine Milk Commission…...