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in Bangor
Saturday, February 8th, 2025
Good morning, Bangor. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 8th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Sunbury's, offering artisan cheese, wine, and cookware, opened in downtown Bangor following a swift two-month preparation after Annie Cutler purchased the former Bangor Wine and Cheese Company. Bangor Daily News
- ➤ Preble Street, a Portland-based nonprofit, now operates Bangor's sole low-barrier homeless shelter, the Hope House, ensuring its continuation after financial challenges threatened its closure. News Center Maine
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Burnham woman was indicted for manslaughter and DUI related to a crash last July in Stetson, Maine, that resulted in a fatality. FOX Bangor
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A snow squall warning has been issued for Greater Bangor until 10 a.m., impacting visibility and traffic on major interstates and Route 1A with whiteout conditions expected. Bangor Daily News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Wearing red in Bangor aims to increase awareness of heart disease as the leading cause of death among women, highlighting the importance of recognizing non-traditional symptoms and preventative actions. FOX Bangor
- ➤ Penobscot Community Health Care in Bangor announced it received necessary federal funds to avoid staff furloughs, ensuring uninterrupted patient care. Bangor Daily News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Isaiah Ervin, a standout quarterback from Houlton, achieves his dream by signing a letter of intent to play football at the University of Maine. Bangor Daily News
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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