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in Bangor
Thursday, May 14th, 2026
Good morning, Bangor. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 14th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Heart of Maine United Way and Habitat for Humanity volunteers are working through the Week of Action from May 10 through 16 to repair homes and create accessible ramps and outdoor garden spaces in six counties. WABI 5
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday, hundreds of first responders joined a procession from Augusta to Newport to honor Maine Game Warden Joshua Tibbetts, whose plane crashed near Schoolhouse Pond on Tuesday, as investigators from the FAA and NTSB began examining the accident (including weather and pilot factors). WGAN
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Crumbl is hosting a pop-up in Bangor on Saturday in the mall parking lot across from Chick-fil-A + cookies will be available from noon to 4 p.m. WABI 5
- ➤ Amazon is expanding its Maine delivery network and plans new facilities in Gorham and Waterville as part of a $4 billion push to speed up orders in rural communities. Officials review proposals while local groups express concerns about traffic & environmental impacts despite promises of job growth. Bangor Daily News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Brownville, Lagrange, and Milo will vote Tuesday, June 9 on the $11.1M school budget for 2026-27, which is $384K lower than last year’s. The plan aims to maintain key student programs amid enrollment drops and rising costs, with polls open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (at local sites). The Piscataquis Observer
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., more than 70 vendors will gather at the Anah Shrine building for the Healthy Aging Expo, hosted by the Eastern Area Agency on Aging—organizers advise arriving soon after opening to secure extra time for one-on-one provider conversations. WABI 5
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Great Home Expo by Hammond Lumber
12-3 a.m. — Cross Insurance Center — Various entry fees — Explore local businesses showcasing home improvement products and services.
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Soul Friends Pet Expo
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. — The Furniture Gallery — Free entry — Celebrate local rescues and connect with potential soul friends for your future family.
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Melodies for the Mind 2026
6-9 PM — Husson University — Fundraising event — Enjoy an evening of comedy and R&B music while supporting mental health recovery programs.
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I Love The 90's Tour
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Cross Insurance Center — Tickets available — Enjoy the beats of the 90s with Young MC and nostalgic hits.
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Riff Johnson Live at Blue Sky Lounge
7-11 p.m. — Blue Sky Lounge — Cost Info not provided — Experience the energetic sounds of Riff Johnson, a one-man band with a nostalgic flair.
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Ballroom Dancing with Robert Causey
8-9 p.m. — The Wilson Center — Free — Learn various styles of ballroom dance in a friendly and inviting environment with no experience or partner required.
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