Gov. Mills signs proclamation certifying 2025 state election<\/b><\/p>\n
Governor Mills signed proclamations on Tuesday certifying the results of the November 4 election, according to WABI news.<\/span><\/p>\n The Secretary of State\u2019s Office says Mainers cast 492,008 ballots this year.<\/span><\/p>\n That\u2019s approximately 47.4% of registered voters in the state.<\/span><\/p>\n The Secretary of State\u2019s Office says as of Tuesday, Maine has 1,037,786 registered voters.<\/span><\/p>\n Complete Referendum Election results are posted on the Secretary of State\u2019s website.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2025\/11\/18\/gov-mills-signs-proclamation-certifying-2025-state-election\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Hancock County Chief Deputy appointed to Substance Use Disorder Commission<\/b><\/p>\n According to the Ellsworth American, the Hancock County Sheriff Chief Deputy William Birch has been appointed to the Maine Substance Use Disorder Services Commission by Governor Janet Mills.<\/span><\/p>\n The paper said earlier this month, the sheriff\u2019s office stated this honor recognizes Birch’s dedication to public service.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The Maine Department of Health and Human Services describes the commission to the Ellsworth American as a bridge between behavioral Health, the public, and elected officials on substance use disorder and misuse, prevention, intervention, treatment and recovery.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.ellsworthamerican.com\/news\/chief-deputy-named-to-substance-use-disorder-commission\/article_833846d9-4a55-4d02-a148-1bfa525e4c01.html<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Maine PUC dismisses CMP\u2019s latest rate hike proposal<\/b><\/p>\n A rate hike that would\u2019ve ultimately added about $35 a month to some Mainers\u2019 electric bills isn\u2019t going forward at this time according to WABI news.<\/span><\/p>\n The Maine Public Utilities Commission Tuesday morning dismissed a five-year rate increase proposal from Central Maine Power.<\/span><\/p>\n CMP filed the plan in September. According to the PUC, it was met with a wave of backlash, including more than 800 written comments and packed public meetings.<\/span><\/p>\n Commissioners say while they will consider future rate increases and system investments are necessary, this proposal raised many concerns including affordability.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2025\/11\/18\/maine-puc-dismisses-cmps-latest-rate-increase-proposal\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Maine infant hospitalized with suspected botulism according to Maine CDC<\/b><\/p>\n The Maine CDC is reporting that a Maine child is in the hospital after consuming now-recalled baby formula products made by ByHeart.<\/span><\/p>\n On November 14, the FDA announced there have been 23 reported cases of suspected or confirmed botulism in babies who consumed the formula since August.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The company recalled two lots of their ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula before expanding the recall to their entire line of products.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Those reported cases span 13 states.<\/span><\/p>\n All cases have led to hospitalizations.<\/span><\/p>\n The suspected case in Maine was reported on November 17, according to the Maine CDC.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The child had consumed ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula in the weeks prior to their illness and remains hospitalized.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n ByHeart sells 200,000 cans of infant formula a month online and in stores such as Target and Walmart.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2025\/11\/18\/maine-infant-hospitalized-with-suspected-botulism-case-linked-recalled-products\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry launches food access map<\/b><\/p>\n The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry has launched a statewide food map to help families locate nearby food pantries, meal sites, school programs, WIC clinics and other food assistance services.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The map will continually be updated as they work with local programs and organizations.<\/span><\/p>\n The map was created by people a part of the \u2018Ending Hunger Corps\u2019 as they work to strengthen communities and increase food security.<\/span><\/p>\n To find the map and learn more, just follow the link on our website.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.maine.gov\/dacf\/ag\/endinghungercorps\/food-access-map.shtml<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n \u2018Free the Z\u2019 Turkey Drive underway\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n The annual TownSquare Media \u201cFree the Z\u201d Turkey Drive kicked off Tuesday morning in the Hannaford parking lot in Brewer.<\/span><\/p>\n Both monetary and turkey donations will be accepted to help families have a meal on their Thanksgiving table.<\/span><\/p>\n Penquis is hoping to help at least 5,500 families this year.<\/span><\/p>\n WABI will host their annual Turkey Telethon on Thursday during evening newscasts from 4PM, to 6:30PM.<\/span><\/p>\n If you aren\u2019t able to call on Thursday night, you can make a donation right now by texting \u201cTurkey\u201d to 44321 or by <\/span>clicking here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2025\/11\/14\/free-z-turkey-drive-kicks-off-tuesday\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n M\u00f6tley Cr\u00fce returning to Bangor<\/b><\/p>\n Bangor\u2019s concert summer continues to take shape.<\/span><\/p>\n M\u00f6tley Cr\u00fce is making a return to the Queen City!<\/span><\/p>\n Making it feel like \u201cHome Sweet Home\u201d they\u2019ll be playing at the waterfront on Saturday, July 25.<\/span><\/p>\n The Return of the Carnival of Sins tour includes Tesla and Extreme.<\/span><\/p>\n Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday.<\/span><\/p>\n For more information, <\/span>click here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n