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Wednesday, January 29th, 2025

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Good morning, Bangor. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 29th of January.

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Husson University students are expressing concerns about staffing cuts and adjustments to dining service operations, which have led to the loss and restructuring of jobs, despite efforts to accommodate affected workers and improve services.  News Center Maine
  • Husson University in Maine will terminate its Doctor of Pharmacy program by Spring 2025 due to low enrollment but will facilitate transfers for current students to the University of New England, while continuing its Pre-Pharmacy program.  Bangor Daily News

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • The Maine Legislature is considering a bill to possibly acquire the Bangor Mall through eminent domain for redevelopment, following the owner's failure to address property issues.  Bangor Daily News

HEALTH NEWS

  • St. Joseph Healthcare in Bangor, Maine, introduced a new CT scanner to double outpatient capacity and improve patient care, dedicated to supporter John Marshall Webber.  WABI 5

SPORTS NEWS

  • The University of Maine Black Bears baseball team is looking to rebound from a disappointing season by overhauling their roster and focusing on improved pitching and defense.  Bangor Daily News

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Wed, 2/5/25

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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.

    Fri, 2/7/25

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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.

    Tue, 2/11/25

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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.

    Fri, 2/14/25

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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.

    Sun, 2/16/25

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  • MPA High School Basketball Tournament

    The MPA High School Basketball Tournament will take place at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, featuring local high school teams competing in an exciting athletic event.

    Mon, 2/17/25

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  • MPA Basketball Tournament 2025

    The MPA Basketball Tournament offers exciting college basketball matches at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, ME, featuring affordable ticket pricing for adults and students/seniors.

    Sat, 2/22/25

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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