Bangor News: Local TV, Radio and Newspapers
The latest headlines from Bangor's own TV stations, newspapers and radio newsrooms, updated through the day. Further down: which channel each network is on and every station licensed in the Bangor, ME market.
Latest Bangor news
- US Justice Department to send election monitors to polls in Portland, Lewiston
- The Maine State Museum reopens in Augusta after 6-year closure
- Democratic US Senate candidate Troy Jackson calls Donald Trump 'a narcissist' and Susan Collins his 'puppet' who does 'kiss the a**' of the president
- Lobster boat sinks for second time in Rockland Harbor
- When the Cushion Is Gone
- Sunshine will continue through today, some clouds tomorrow and cooler temps mid week
- Charting a Course for Adventure
- Grow Smart Summit Set for Oct. 29 in Rockland
- NEWS CENTER Maine Weather Forecast
- Survivors of Lewiston mass shooting mark anniversary, honor victims with cornhole tournament
- Down East service members remembered this week ending Oct. 31 for their sacrifice in war
- Why you hear owls hooting more in October
More Bangor headlines (12)
- Castine community comes together to reduce future wildfires
- 12 college athletes from Down East record results in five sports for the week ending Oct. 11, 2026
- Who Cares for the Caregiver?
- Washington County college enrolled 805 students in fall 2024
- Maine Outdoor Solutions Celebrates 40th Anniversary
- Judge upholds state approval of Juniper Ridge landfill expansion
- Medway Middle School receives 'Exemplary Practice Award'
- Colleges in Hancock County enrolled 1,329 students in fall 2024
- Firefighter followed grandfather's footsteps and hopes more young people will volunteer
- City to repave police parking lot, additional roads and sidewalks
- Council approves sending charter amendment to vote
- Former Ellsworth American publisher honored at groundbreaking for boat launch bearing family name
Headlines and links come from each outlet's own news feed; the story opens on the outlet's website. Updated Oct 25, 1:05 pm EDT.
The Bangor, ME TV market has 5 full-power stations in FCC records. Here is which channel each network is on, who holds each license, and what viewers say about them.
What channel is ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX and PBS in Bangor?
- ABC: WVII-TV on channel 7 (Bangor)
- CBS: WABI-TV on channel 5 (Bangor)
- NBC: WLBZ on channel 2 (Bangor)
- PBS: WMEB-TV on channel 12 (Orono); WMED-TV on channel 13 (Calais)
All full-power stations in the Bangor market
| Network | Station | Channel | RF | City of license |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABC | WVII-TV | 7 | 7 | Bangor, ME |
| CBS | WABI-TV | 5 | 13 | Bangor, ME |
| NBC | WLBZ | 2 | 2 | Bangor, ME |
| PBS | WMEB-TV | 12 | 22 | Orono, ME |
| PBS | WMED-TV | 13 | 10 | Calais, ME |
Channel is the virtual channel your TV shows; RF is the frequency the station transmits on. A channel scan on your TV picks up changes after a station moves frequency.
Where to find MeTV, Antenna TV and other networks in Bangor
Digital subchannels carry 10 more networks over the air in this market, free with an antenna:
| Network | Channel |
|---|---|
| Catchy Comedy | 5.3 (WABI-TV) |
| GETV | 2.6 (WLBZ) |
| Grit | 5.6 (WABI-TV) |
| HSN | 2.8 (WLBZ) |
| MovieSphere Gold | 7.3 (WVII-TV) |
| Outlaw | 5.4 (WABI-TV) |
| QVC | 2.7 (WLBZ) |
| Quest | 2.3 (WLBZ) |
| The Nest | 2.4 (WLBZ) |
| True Crime Network | 2.2 (WLBZ) |
Low-power and Class A stations in the Bangor market
| Network | Station | Channel | City of license |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | WFVX-LD | 22 | Bangor, ME |
Music, sports and other radio in the Bangor area
See all 15 stations
| Frequency | Station | Format | City of license |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88.5 FM | WHCF | Christian radio | Bangor, ME |
| 89.3 FM | WHSN | Alternative rock | Bangor, ME |
| 91.9 FM | WMEB-FM | College radio | Orono, ME |
| 92.7 FM | WQDY-FM | Classic hits | Calais, ME |
| 92.9 FM | WEZQ | Sports | Bangor, ME |
| 94.5 FM | WKSQ | Hot adult contemporary | Ellsworth, ME |
| 95.7 FM | WWMJ | Classic rock | Ellsworth, ME |
| 97.1 FM | WBFB | Country | Bangor, ME |
| 99.5 FM | WJCX | Contemporary Christian | Pittsfield, ME |
| 100.3 FM | WKIT | Mainstream rock | Brewer, ME |
| 101.7 FM | WSVV | Contemporary Christian | Searsport, ME |
| 107.3 FM | WBZN | Contemporary Hit Radio | Old Town, ME |
| 910 AM | WTOS | Mainstream rock | Bangor, ME |
| 1340 AM | WBAN | Adult contemporary | Veazie, ME |
| 1400 AM | WHZP | Rhythmic contemporary hit radio | Veazie, ME |
Local newspapers in the Bangor area
3 newspapers are based in communities in this TV market.
| Newspaper | Based in | Type | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor Daily News | Bangor, ME | Daily newspaper | 1889 |
| The Maine Edge | Bangor, ME | Weekly newspaper | 2006 |
| Downeast Times | Calais, ME | Local newspaper | 1999 |
Bangor TV anchors and meteorologists
The on-air teams of 1 Bangor newsrooms, as each station lists them.
Obituaries in the Bangor area
Death notices and obituaries from 2 local newspapers; each link opens the paper's own obituaries page.