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wabi. tv > 04/09/2026 > lewiston-auburn-balloon-festival-celebrate-americas-250th-birthday

Lewiston-Auburn Balloon Festival to celebrate America's 250th birthday

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (159+ words) LEWISTON, Maine (WMTW) - The Lewiston-Auburn Balloon Festival is scheduled for Aug. 21 to 23 at Simard-Payne Park in Lewiston and will help honor America's 250th birthday. The theme for this year's festival has been announced as Red, White & Balloons. It is free to…...

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wabi. tv > 04/22/2026 > maine-sports-hall-fame-announces-class-2026

Maine Sports Hall of Fame announces class of 2026

1+ week, 12+ hour ago  (1118+ words) PORTLAND, Maine (WMTW) - The Maine Sports Hall of Fame announced its class of 2026 which will be inducted on September 27 at Hannaford Hall on the University of Southern Maine campus in Portland. Al. .. PORTLAND, Maine (WMTW) - The Maine Sports Hall of…...

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wabi. tv > 04/28/2026 > aldi-is-removing-44-ingredients-its-products-by-end-2027

Aldi is removing 44 ingredients from its products by the end of 2027

1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (87+ words) The grocer announced it is cutting 44 ingredients by December 2027. The list includes several additives, including preservatives, sweeteners and flavors. A decade ago, Aldi removed certified synthetic. .. (CNN) " Aldi is removing more ingredients from its private-label products. The grocer announced it…...

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wabi. tv > 04/30/2026 > new-england-steel-drum-festival-brings-caribbean-sound-bangor-waterfront-this-weekend

New England Steel Drum Festival Brings Caribbean Sound to Bangor Waterfront This Weekend

11+ hour, 46+ min ago  (166+ words) BANGOR, Maine " If you're looking for Caribbean-inspired music and the sound of steel pan drums, Bangor is the place to be this weekend. The locally known community steel drum band Panstorm is getting ready to host the 33rd annual New England…...

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wabi. tv > 04/30/2026 > local-businesses-celebrate-maine-seaweed-week

Local businesses celebrate Maine Seaweed Week

3+ hour, 31+ min ago  (297+ words) MAINE (WABI) - Whether you know it in sushi or the slimy stuff that brushes against your legs while you swim -- this week, we're celebrating it here in Maine! April 24th through May 3rd marks Maine Seaweed Week! It's the 8th year of the…...

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wabi. tv > 04/29/2026 > maine-tourism-leaders-meet-rockport-ahead-busy-summer-season

Maine tourism leaders meet in Rockport ahead of busy summer season

17+ hour, 11+ min ago  (363+ words) ROCKPORT, Maine (WABI) - The Maine Tourism Conference gathered in Rockport Tuesday and Wednesday. The conference brings industry professionals under the same room to network and plan for the coming year. "Travel is very much in demand, people want to take…...

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wabi. tv > 04/29/2026 > cooper-flagg-reacts-winning-nba-rookie-year-award

Cooper Flagg reacts to winning NBA Rookie of the Year award

11+ hour, 19+ min ago  (225+ words) DALLAS, Texas (WABI) - Cooper Flagg captured the 2025-26 NBA Rookie of the Year award after an outstanding season with the Dallas Mavericks. "It means everything. I think this award and this recognition is something that all rookies come into the year…...

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wabi. tv > 04/29/2026 > step-into-painting-wyeth-landscape-preserved-near-olson-house

Step into the painting: Wyeth landscape preserved near Olson House

6+ hour, 50+ min ago  (411+ words) CUSHING, Maine (WABI) - The land that gave Maine one of its most iconic paintings is now protected so anyone can see the view. The Olson House is preserved by the Farnsworth Art Museum because of its importance to Andrew Wyeth's…...

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wabi. tv > video > 04/29/2026 > proponent-calls-new-charlie-kirk-way-signs-ridiculous

Proponent calls new Charlie Kirk Way signs 'ridiculous"

12+ hour, 26+ min ago  (37+ words) Proponent calls new Charlie Kirk Way signs 'ridiculous'WABI Proponent calls new Charlie Kirk Way signs 'ridiculous' Real cost of online scams may dwarf official numbers, report finds As raw milk push grows, farmers show the pasteurization process...

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wabi. tv > 04/29/2026 > i-thought-it-was-bomb-tesla-autopilot-crashes-into-dance-studio-injures-3-people

I thought it was a bomb: Tesla on Autopilot crashes into dance studio, injures 3 people

9+ hour, 42+ min ago  (378+ words) CLINTON, Tenn. (WVLT/Gray News) - A Tesla on Autopilot crashed into a dance studio earlier this month, sending bricks, glass and concrete flying through the building. The owner of Dream Dance Studio said it is a miracle that no one…...