BOLO issued for Santa Claus and his crew of reindeer Listen to the announcement: https://www.wabi.tv/2025/12/25/bolo-issued-santa-claus-his-crew-reindeer/ 

Santa Claus flies by Presque Isle on WABI News at 6.

It’s Christmas Eve, and for some, it’s a tradition to go out for their last minute Christmas gifts. However, the snow we got made things a little slower. 🔗: https://tinyurl.com/yjxnn57x 

It’s not often your heating oil comes with a festive surprise, but that was the case for some folks this week in the Bradley area. Justin Barnes is known as the Blue-Collar Santa. 🔗: https://tinyurl.com/2uvuue8b 

🔗: https://tinyurl.com/3ruf7ah9  More than 50 passengers were on board the aircraft, which was heading to Washington D.C.

Both individuals have been charged with arson.

Maine cities enforce parking bans amid snowstorm Tuesday night through Wednesday morning. Story link: https://tinyurl.com/5azyeta4

Limestone woman indicted in connection with Fort Fairfield crash that left two people dead. Story link: https://tinyurl.com/2w6af47z

Entries being accepted for 2026 Maine Constitution Poster and Essay Contests. Story link: https://tinyurl.com/ycyse8rc

Hermon company donates 21 bikes to local children for Christmas. Story link: https://tinyurl.com/4ztftay9

Ellsworth High’s Jasmine Ireland named Maine’s Outstanding Theatre Educator. Story: https://tinyurl.com/3xr4zmrd

Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office investigating assault in Hermon Monday. Story link: https://tinyurl.com/y3dpc2sa

Greenville community working to restore artifacts in Masonic Lodge. Story: https://tinyurl.com/n6uxxf9y

Holiday travelers face some delays at Bangor airport amid winter storm. Story link: https://tinyurl.com/ywr4nta2

State police investigating two deaths in Tremont. Story link: https://tinyurl.com/554t32mw

North Carolina man serving life for Millinocket robbery & murder testifies against defense attorneys. Story link: https://tinyurl.com/3s5rsj6b

Trump announces plans for new Navy ‘battleship’ as part of a ‘Golden Fleet’ 🔗: https://tinyurl.com/39t2km58 

Collins among senators working to allow ACA enhanced subsidies to continue in 2026. Story link: https://tinyurl.com/2emzr7kt

Mainers with ACA plans face impossible choices. Story link: https://tinyurl.com/ps3z6jme

The home had around 20,000 books and a large vinyl record collection, which officials said contributed to the substantial fire load. 🔗: https://tinyurl.com/ysbwmfnd 

‘Tis the season for giving, and one Etna company is very much in the spirit. They surprised a couple from Corinth with a major act of kindness. 🔗: https://tinyurl.com/2x8ytbxu 

Are you looking for something to so this weekend? https://www.wabi.tv/2022/08/22/5-things-do-this-weekend/ 

Maine author publishes children’s book inspired by family Christmas tree farm 🔗: https://tinyurl.com/ykv5hy6s 

🔗: https://tinyurl.com/ykkb89h4  Since a fire gutted the Masonic Temple in Greenville earlier this week, the Moosehead Historical Society has been working to preserve items that survived the flames.

A tradition in Oakland is coming up this weekend to give families a way to remember lost loved ones this holiday season. Story: https://www.wabi.tv/2025/12/19/shine-cass-foundation-hosting-blue-christmas-ceremony-this-weekend/ 

The Kennedy Center starts work to add Trump’s name onto the building 🔗: https://tinyurl.com/cwhdh7sw 

Skowhegan Opera House begins showing ‘A Christmas Carol’ 🔗: https://tinyurl.com/y3z5yk24 

🔗:https://tinyurl.com/y9uua9c5  The original deadline for closing a homeless encampment along railroad tracks in Bangor has come and gone. But as of Friday afternoon the tents were still there, and the people living inside them were in the dark about what happens next.

Last-minute holiday shopping event comes to Bangor 🔗: https://tinyurl.com/mt7xe3wb 

Augusta synagogue celebrates Hanukkah with latke-making gathering 🔗: https://tinyurl.com/2t6jd7ft 

Ryan Armstrong was recently cleaning out some storage when he came across two dusty pallets. When he opened them up, he found 700 boxes of Ninestone. 🔗:https://tinyurl.com/2sjn3aw5

🔗: https://tinyurl.com/ms8x39mv  Alfond Youth and Community Center C.E.O. Ken Walsh worked his last day Thursday after being with the organization since the early 90s.

Retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle killed in North Carolina plane crash, NASCAR confirms Story: https://tinyurl.com/3uu974ak

Over-the-counter nasal sprays recalled for potential mold contamination Details: https://www.wabi.tv/2025/12/18/over-the-counter-nasal-sprays-recalled-potential-mold-contamination/ 

With another storm on the way and more winter storms to come this season, WABI sat down with the Alzheimer’s Association of Maine to hear some safety tips for those living with Alzheimer’s or other dementias. 🔗: https://tinyurl.com/48ecjft6 

A plane crash at an airport in North Carolina has resulted in multiple deaths, the Iredell County sheriff confirmed. 🔗: https://tinyurl.com/3uu974ak 

Pulitzer Prize-winning correspondent Peter Arnett has died Story: https://www.wabi.tv/2025/12/18/pulitzer-prize-winning-correspondent-peter-arnett-has-died/ 

Brian Walshe sentenced to life in prison for murdering his wife nearly 3 years ago. Story: https://www.wabi.tv/2025/12/18/brian-walshe-sentenced-life-prison-murdering-his-wife-nearly-3-years-ago/ 

Penobscot County’s initial budget proposal for 2026 came in at more than $36 million, a nearly 20% increase over 2025. Details: https://www.wabi.tv/2025/12/17/penobscot-county-cuts-budget-proposal-by-1-million-tax-hike-still-looms/ 

Skowhegan group works to provide gift bags for over 800 kids Story:https://www.wabi.tv/2025/12/17/skowhegan-group-works-provide-gift-bags-over-800-kids/ 

Business owners served time Wednesday, charged with the crime of creating community connections. Details: https://www.wabi.tv/2025/12/17/holden-area-businesses-make-bail-benefit-25-days-kindness/ 

Two commissioners entered the negotiations with their own proposals, but following a brief recess, they came to an agreement for the committee to vote on. Story: https://www.wabi.tv/2025/12/17/washington-county-officials-come-agreement-2026-budget/ 

Right off of South Street in Blue Hill, you’ll see a little cottage with a big heart. Joanne Steenberg will welcome you with open arms and most likely a sweet note. Story: https://www.wabi.tv/2025/12/17/blue-hill-woman-reaches-thousands-one-love-card-time/ 

Officials have identified the two people involved in a explosion in Palermo. Details: https://www.wabi.tv/2025/12/17/father-killed-son-injured-palermo-home-explosion/ 

Lincoln Fire Department shared this picture of Colter Mirtes and Lucy, saying it’s a stereotype as old as the fire service itself: the cat stuck in the tree.

Reiner and Singer Reiner were found dead in their L.A. County home on Sunday afternoon. Reiner was 78 years old. His wife was 68. Details: https://www.wabi.tv/2025/12/17/officials-release-causes-death-rob-reiner-michele-singer-reiner/ 

President Donald Trump is reportedly set to ease restrictions on marijuana. Details: https://www.wabi.tv/2025/12/17/trump-will-sign-executive-order-reclassify-marijuana-loosen-federal-restrictions/ 

University of Maine receives $1.3 million in funding for two key projects. Details: https://www.wabi.tv/2025/12/15/university-maine-receives-13-million-funding-two-key-projects/ 

Family able to escape SUV that fell through ice after crash in Southern Maine. Details: https://www.wabi.tv/2025/12/15/family-able-escape-suv-that-fell-through-ice-lyman-pond-after-crash/ 

Firefighters battle building fire in Bucksport. Story: https://www.wabi.tv/2025/12/15/firefighters-battle-building-fire-bucksport/