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First responders train for emergency communication in Bangor
1+ hour, 59+ min ago (201+ words) BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - After three days of rain in Emerald City and no relief in sight, flood conditions could soon materialize and force an evacuation. That was the made up situation first responders faced at a training in Bangor Wednesday....
Public speaks on proposal looking to improve recruitment, retention and wellness of law enforcement
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (57+ words) Public speaks on proposal looking to improve recruitment, retention and wellness of law enforcement'WABI Public speaks on proposal looking to improve recruitment, retention and wellness of law enforcement State senator announces bid for Maine's 2nd congressional district R&B singer Trey…...
Fugitive from Oklahoma wanted on child exploitation charges arrested in Waldoboro
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (87+ words) WALDOBORO, Maine (WABI) - A fugitive from Oklahoma that was wanted on child exploitation charges was arrested in Waldoboro. According to the U.S. Marshals Service, 56-year-old Jaime Oktay was taken into custody on Friday. Officials say Oktay left Oklahoma and was hiding…...
Three face drug charges after months-long Pittsfield investigation
5+ day, 8+ hour ago (152+ words) PITTSFIELD, Maine (WABI) - Three people are facing drug charges following a months-long investigation at a home in Pittsfield. The Somerset County Sheriff's Office says 34-year-old Hector Marrero of New Jersey, 35-year-old Kelvin Staton of New York, and 69-year-old Julie McDaniel…...
Some Wegmans using facial recognition technology
6+ day, 52+ min ago (60+ words) Some Wegmans using facial recognition technology'WABI Some Wegmans using facial recognition technology Garbage avalanche buries and traps dozens of people, killing 2 and leaving 36 others missing IRS to accept 2025 tax returns starting this month Maine GOP lawmakers allege driver's permit cheating,…...
Maine Department of Public Safety releases 2024 crime statistics
1+ week, 3+ hour ago (222+ words) (WABI) - The Maine Department of Public Safety has released crime statistics for 2024. The crime statistics cover everything from property crimes to violent crimes including murder. There were more than 42,000 crimes in the state in 2024. The crime rate per 1,000 people is…...
Man arrested for domestic assault in Blue Hill
1+ week, 3+ day ago (62+ words) Man arrested for domestic assault in Blue Hill'WABI BLUE HILL, Maine (WABI) - A man has been taken into custody after the Hancock County Sheriff's Department responded to a domestic call on January 3rd in Blue Hill. They arrested 21-year-old Mackay Cousins…...
Woman, 23, faces attempted murder charges after allegedly running over boyfriend
1+ week, 4+ day ago (82+ words) Woman, 23, faces attempted murder charges after allegedly running over boyfriend'WABI Woman, 23, faces attempted murder charges after allegedly running over boyfriend Grandmother with medical issues faces deportation after 40 years in US This Day in History: Maine towns called for independence from…...
Multiple people arrested after Enfield drug bust
1+ week, 5+ day ago (130+ words) ENFIELD, Maine (WABI) - Multiple people were arrested after a drug bust in Enfield Friday. The Penobscot County Sheriff's Office searched a home on Mohawk Road around 12:30 p.m. Officials tell us they seized meth from the residence and several people were taken…...
K9 retires after decorated career with the Maine Warden Service
1+ week, 6+ day ago (29+ words) K9 retires after decorated career with the Maine Warden Service'WABI K9 retires after decorated career with the Maine Warden Service Psychologist offers advice for dealing with Seasonal Affective Disorder...