Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of January.
Good morning, Bangor.
On Friday morning, the warming center — The Well — off Center Street saw 73 people check in by 9:30 a.m. as it provided breakfast, lunch, laundry, hot showers and medical care amid January-like cold conditions.
NEWS CENTER Maine and United Ways of Maine will host the 19th Project Heat Telethon on Thursday, Jan.
22 to help fund emergency heating assistance for families; donations can be made by phone + online via keepmewarm.org.
United Airlines will offer seasonal nonstop flights from Bangor to Denver on Saturdays from June to September, making it the farthest domestic nonstop route from Bangor International Airport (announcement made Friday morning).
Ten Bucks Theatre Company will perform a fast-paced adaptation of Pride and Prejudice at Cyrus Pavilion Theatre (6 Sebago Road on the U of Maine campus in Orono) Feb.
12–22, with Thursday-Saturday 7:00 p.m. and Sunday 2:00 p.m. shows and a free dessert offer at Woodman’s with ticket purchase.
Jon Small read to third graders at Vine Street School while Chief Photographer Mark Rediker documented the event — celebrating literacy and community support in Bangor.
The school gathered members to bolster students' love for reading.
A Boeing 747-8 that will be used for Air Force One training landed at Bangor International Airport Friday afternoon.
The plane took off from Frankfurt at 9:30 a.m. and left just before 3 for its flight to Waco.
Nurses at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center are fighting for a new contract to address unsafe work conditions, low staff-to-patient ratios, and limited access to health insurance, and community members showed support by marching outside the hospital on Friday.
Husson University’s Saige Evans earned Player of the Week honors after a four-game stretch averaging 19.75 points and 10.5 rebounds — she is set to lead the Eagles in a conference game hosting Lesley University at 3 p.m. today.
Orono Arcade and Pat's Pizza Gathering
4-7 p.m. — Orono Arcade LLC — Limited attendance — Enjoy a cozy afternoon of gaming and pizza with fellow enthusiasts.
Adoption Event & Donation Drive
10 AM – 3 PM — Sandollar Spa & Pool — Adoption fees may be sponsored — Explore adorable dogs and support rescue efforts while enjoying a bake sale and merchandise.
Harlem Globetrotters Game
7-9 p.m. — Cross Insurance Center — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a fun-filled evening of basketball entertainment with the legendary Harlem Globetrotters.
Valentine's Day Course Dinner
5-10 p.m. — KANÙ — $31 to $50 — Indulge in a customizable romantic dinner with five decadent courses and wine pairings.
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