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Jan. 24 Starting 5Ben Barr and Connor Magliozzi have the highlights and scoresStarting 5 is compiling an All-Name Team f...
25/01/2025

Jan. 24 Starting 5

Ben Barr and Connor Magliozzi have the highlights and scores

Starting 5 is compiling an All-Name Team for this basketball season. Send them in! [email protected]

Ben Barr and Connor Magliozzi have the highlights and scores

The university hopes to celebrate students' commitment to teaching during a time of nationwide teacher shortages.
25/01/2025

The university hopes to celebrate students' commitment to teaching during a time of nationwide teacher shortages.

UMaine education students were recognized for their commitment to teaching during their transition into the next phase of upper-level courses.

Rockwood Fire and Rescue say around 2:30 P.M. they got a call that three snowmobiles were in the water.
25/01/2025

Rockwood Fire and Rescue say around 2:30 P.M. they got a call that three snowmobiles were in the water.

Three snowmobilers were rescued after falling through the water at the mouth of Moose River Friday afternoon.

Six to seven thousand are expected to show for the 34th annual event, with about 400 teams signed up.
24/01/2025

Six to seven thousand are expected to show for the 34th annual event, with about 400 teams signed up.

Mark your calendars, the U.S. National Toboggan Championships are returning to Camden Jan. 31-Feb. 2.

Monday through Friday, starting at one in the afternoon, the space is open to all who just need to get out of the cold.
24/01/2025

Monday through Friday, starting at one in the afternoon, the space is open to all who just need to get out of the cold.

Making a difference one stitch at a time. That’s the goal behind the brand-new “Sending Love from Coast to Coast” fundra...
24/01/2025

Making a difference one stitch at a time. That’s the goal behind the brand-new “Sending Love from Coast to Coast” fundraiser.

A group of Maine business owners are banding together to help some of the most vulnerable victims of the Los Angeles-area fires.

Another cold night on the way with lows on either side of 0.Lots of sunshine Saturday with highs in the teens & 20s. Sun...
24/01/2025

Another cold night on the way with lows on either side of 0.
Lots of sunshine Saturday with highs in the teens & 20s.
Sunday will be warmer with a few spots above freezing. Expect a breezy southwest wind with the chance of light snow in the mountains.

"We are also thankful for the families who entrust us with the safe care of their loved ones — it’s a responsibility we ...
24/01/2025

"We are also thankful for the families who entrust us with the safe care of their loved ones — it’s a responsibility we don’t take lightly.”

Since 1998, LifeFlight of Maine has transported more than 40,000 patients.

Scott Dorn faces four counts of robbery and four counts of criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon.
24/01/2025

Scott Dorn faces four counts of robbery and four counts of criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon.

A Lincoln man accused of robbing three different convenience stores in Bangor on four separate occasions made his first court appearance.

The proceeds benefit Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals in Maine.
24/01/2025

The proceeds benefit Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals in Maine.

The PLC’s Log A Load efforts have now raised more than $2.4 million since 1995.

Medomak Valley’s Pease twins reach 100 career wrestling winsBoth juniors are chasing 2020 graduate Erik Benner's school-...
24/01/2025

Medomak Valley’s Pease twins reach 100 career wrestling wins

Both juniors are chasing 2020 graduate Erik Benner's school-record 177 wins

Both juniors are chasing 2020 graduate Erik Benner's school-record 177 wins

Old Town pep band bringing home court advantageCoyotes band performs at Mackenzie Gymnasium, OTO hockey, and Cross Cente...
24/01/2025

Old Town pep band bringing home court advantage

Coyotes band performs at Mackenzie Gymnasium, OTO hockey, and Cross Center tournament games

Coyotes band performs at MacKenzie Gymnasium and Cross Center tournament games

UnitedHealthcare names new leader to replace slain CEO
24/01/2025

UnitedHealthcare names new leader to replace slain CEO

UnitedHealth Group will promote one of its top insurance executives to replace Brian Thompson, the slain CEO of its UnitedHealthcare arm.

New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers has finished testifying in his assault and battery trial after denying he ch...
24/01/2025

New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers has finished testifying in his assault and battery trial after denying he choked or shoved his accuser.

New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers has finished testifying in his assault and battery trial after denying he choked or shoved his accuser

CMP says to watch out for people pretending to be CMP employees.
24/01/2025

CMP says to watch out for people pretending to be CMP employees.

Central Maine Power is alerting their customers about an ongoing scam.

Medomak Valley’s Kytana Williamson reaches 1,000 career pointsThe milestone came in the Panthers' 48-34 win over Belfast...
24/01/2025

Medomak Valley’s Kytana Williamson reaches 1,000 career points

The milestone came in the Panthers' 48-34 win over Belfast on Monday night

The milestone came in the Panthers' 48-34 win over Belfast on Monday night

24/01/2025

Programming note: There will be no WABI News at 5, 5:30 or 6 PM (1/24) due to PGA Tour Golf on CBS.

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On Hold - Ambulance Wait Times
On Hold - Ambulance Wait Times

In an emergency, every second matters. InvestigateTV+ uncovers ambulance wait times today ay 10 a.m. on WABI.

Barefoot Trail
Barefoot Trail

Did you know there could be benefits to walking barefoot? InvestigateTV+ reveals a barefoot hiking trail today at 10 a.m. on WABI.

Snow, Rain, and Bitter Cold in the Forecast... let's talk
Snow, Rain, and Bitter Cold in the Forecast... let's talk

Meteorologist Patrick Osborn gives an in depth look at the forecast which includes snow, rain, frigid cold temperatures, wind, and more.

Vietnam veteran reunited with dog tag over 50 years after it was lost during the war
Vietnam veteran reunited with dog tag over 50 years after it was lost during the war

This veteran’s dog tags were lost in Vietnam over 50 years ago. InvestigateTV+ reveals how they were returned >> https://tinyurl.com/yn6sxvms #Veteran #DogTag #DogTags #Vietnam #VietnamVet #VietnamVeteran

My Father, the Fugitive: New podcast unravels deathbed confessions of infamous bank thief
My Father, the Fugitive: New podcast unravels deathbed confessions of infamous bank thief

A father reveals a massive secret to his daughter in his final days. InvestigateTV+ uncovers the story today at 10:00am on WABITV5.

Teaching in Turmoil: Reports of student violence against teachers continue to rise
Teaching in Turmoil: Reports of student violence against teachers continue to rise

InvestigateTV+ reveals how some teachers are working in dangerous conditions >> https://www.investigatetv.com/2025/01/02/teaching-turmoil-reports-student-violence-against-teachers-continue-rise/

Electric vehicles are fast, no doubt about it. Today at 10:00am on WABITV5, InvestigateTV+ reveals a solution one police department is implementing to keep up.

A bride-to-be loses her groom to nitrous poisoning weeks before the wedding. InvestigateTV+ uncovers what’s being done to stop the sale of whippets today at 10:00am on WABITV5.

WABI Holiday Special
WABI Holiday Special

From all of us at WABI, we hope you’re having a wonderful day filled with love and laughter. We’re also taking the day off to celebrate the holiday and spend time with friends and family. All of our newscasts will be back on Thursday. And today starting at 5 p.m., join us for our local holiday news special.

We are celebrating the holiday at home with our famlies and friends. Our newscasts will return tomorrow. Today at 5:00 PM, Brian Sullivan and Morgan Sturdivant host a local holiday news special. Thank you for watching and Merry Christmas!

This coffee shop is giving people with disabilities an opportunity most companies won’t. InvestigateTV+ meets the inspiring staff. Watch the full story here >> https://www.investigatetv.com/2024/09/26/courthouse-coffee-shop-empowers-people-living-with-disabilities-by-providing-jobs/

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