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Friday, January 17th, 2025
Good morning, Bangor. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Senior residents of Phillips-Strickland House in Bangor participated in a playful 'deer hunt' using Nerf Guns to shoot at staff dressed as deer to boost morale after the holidays. WABI 5
- ➤ A Bangor family, with community support, sent over 150 holiday cards to Private Smith, who spent Christmas alone, vastly brightening his holiday. WABI 5
- ➤ Penquis is enhancing childcare in Bangor, Maine, by fundraising for the new Bright Beginnings Child Development Center aimed at providing affordable, comprehensive care and connecting families to resources. WABI 5
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Bangor police are seeking assistance to identify a man involved in a convenience store robbery at knifepoint and have released a video for tips. Bangor Daily News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Moody's maintains Northern Light Health's credit rating at Ba3 but assigns a negative outlook due to financial challenges, including a significant debt load and slow performance improvements. The Piscataquis Observer
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bangor, Maine, to receive over $1.5 million in federal funds as part of a larger $22 million effort to support individuals facing homelessness and others fleeing domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Bangor Daily News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Aroma Joe's celebrated their 'BeanAversary' by offering free 16-ounce or 24-ounce coffee to customers, highlighting their use of Rainforest Alliance Certified beans, with plans to open more than 10 new locations in Maine. WABI 5
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ A.J. Lopez scored 18 points, leading the University of Maine to a 57-44 victory over NJIT, marking their third consecutive win. Bangor Daily News
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Dirty Dancing in Concert: A Live Film Experience
Experience the iconic film 'Dirty Dancing' like never before with a live performance of its memorable soundtrack after the screening.
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Michael Jackson HIStory Show - Bangor
Experience a vibrant tribute to the King of Pop at the upcoming Michael Jackson HIStory Show, featuring electrifying performances and choreography.
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Virtual Tour of Country Villa Retirement Home
A virtual tour showcasing the dining and living experiences offered at Country Villa Retirement Home, highlighting its acclaimed senior care services and community activities.
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First Friday Art Walks in Downtown Bangor
First Friday Art Walks showcase local artists and venues, offering a vibrant community celebration of the arts in downtown Bangor, Maine.
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Enhance Your Beef Production Knowledge
This educational event for beef producers will cover bale grazing techniques, deworming strategies, and provide Beef Quality Assurance certification.
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MPA High School Basketball Tournament
The MPA High School Basketball Tournament will feature competitive high school basketball games at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine.
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Ladysmith Black Mambazo Concert
Experience the renowned South African vocal group Ladysmith Black Mambazo, known for their collaboration with Paul Simon and multiple Grammy Awards, performing live at the Collins Center for the Arts.
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