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Friday, February 7th, 2025

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Good morning, Bangor. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 7th of February.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The Bangor Area Recovery Network is enhancing its Recovery Justice Program to provide Penobscot County inmates with additional support services, including weekly All Recovery group meetings.  FOX Bangor
  • Preble Street, a Maine anti-poverty organization, marks its 50th anniversary by acquiring Hope House in Bangor, ensuring the continuation of one of the state's largest shelters.  WABI 5

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Bangor implements a citywide parking ban from 11 p.m. Thursday to 6 a.m. Friday to facilitate snow and ice removal.  Bangor Daily News

HEALTH NEWS

  • Northern Light Health faces a critical credit downgrade to BB- by S&P Global, possibly impacting patient care and the local economy in Bangor.  The Piscataquis Observer

SPORTS NEWS

  • The Bangor High School girls 4-by-200-meter relay team set a new state record with a time of 1:45:88, qualifying them for the national track championships in Boston.  Bangor Daily News

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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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  • MPA High School Basketball Tournament

    The MPA High School Basketball Tournament will be held at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine, featuring competitive high school basketball matches.

    Sat, 3/1/25

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  • First Fridays Art Walk in Downtown Bangor

    The First Fridays Art Walks are community-driven monthly events showcasing local artists and their work at various downtown venues in Bangor, Maine.

    Fri, 3/7/25

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  • PBR: Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour at Cross Insurance Center

    The Professional Bull Riders Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour features the world's best bull riders competing against top bovine athletes in Bangor, Maine.

    Sat, 3/8/25

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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