by Sierra Whaley | Sep 8, 2026 | News
Police identify car involved in hit and run in Dover-Foxcroft On Wednesday, a man died after a hit and run crash in Dover-Foxcroft. Police say they have now identified the vehicle involved in the crash. WABI news reports Dover-Foxcroft police were called to North...
by Sierra Whaley | Sep 4, 2026 | News
PCHC closing a Bangor office amid financial struggles After announcing Penobscot Community Health Care needs $3 million within 30 to 60 days to avoid bankruptcy, the president and CEO Lori Dwyer says layoffs have already begun. An email was sent to employees on...
by Sierra Whaley | Sep 3, 2026 | News
Man charged with attempted murder after police shooting in Calais In June a man was shot by police in Calais and now he’s been indicted on three counts of attempted murder. Abinadi White was also indicted by a Washington County grand jury for several other charges....
by Sierra Whaley | Sep 2, 2026 | News
Bangor man sentenced to life in prison following murder of ex-girlfriend On Tuesday, a Penobscot County judge handed down a life sentence to 44-year-old Richard Thorpe. Thorpe was convicted by a jury in June for killing his ex-girlfriend Virginia Cookson. WABI news...
by Sierra Whaley | Sep 1, 2026 | News
Bangor PD arrest Minnesota man after dispute on tarmac Over the weekend, a Minnesota man was arrested for disorderly conduct after landing at Bangor International Airport. Police say 59-year-old Jeffery Wazenegger became upset about waiting on the tarmac and proceeded...
by Sierra Whaley | Aug 31, 2026 | News
Wildland fire in Penobscot 80% contained The Penobscot Volunteer Fire Department says a wildland fire spanning five acres is 80 percent contained after crews battled it for over six hours on Saturday. The fire was first spotted near the intersection of Dunbar Road and...
