Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of June.
Good morning, Bangor.
Brandon Harvey, 43, of Glenburn was named as a person of interest in Monday's shooting on McCarty Road that left one person with a gunshot wound & another with minor injuries, while the sheriff’s office said one interest contacted them and investigators worked to locate both dangerous individuals.
The Penobscot County Sheriff's Department is searching for 43-year-old Brandon Harvey of Glenburn, named as a person of interest in a shooting on McCarty Road on Monday after a call at 3:30 p.m. that left one victim in critical condition, while police also identified 44-year-old Tonya Moniz and recovered a pickup truck in Bangor's Capehart neighborhood.
Maine lawmaker Henry Ingwersen has proposed a bill to create two childcare hubs that will connect families with local providers and track community needs — the proposal now needs more votes in both chambers before moving to the Appropriations Committee for funding.
Former NHL star Ben Bishop, the goaltender who helped UMaine reach the Frozen Four in 2006-07—one of five athletes—to be inducted into the UMaine Sports Hall of Fame on Sept.
26 at Jeff’s Catering in Brewer along with four other athletes and three teams. Bishop said he credits his time at UMaine for jumpstarting his hockey career.
National Cancer Survivor Day Celebration
11 AM – 1 PM — Mason's Brewing Company — Free entry — Celebrate life and resilience with inspiring survivor stories and a walk along the riverwalk.
30th Annual Maine Child Welfare Education Conference
7:15 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. — Cross Insurance Center — Not specified — Engaging discussions and networking opportunities surrounding child welfare in Maine.
Mini Golf and Ice Cream Social
6-8 p.m. — Fielder's Choice Ice Cream — RSVP required — Enjoy a fun evening of mini golf and ice cream with friends in Bangor.
An Evening with Timothy Cotton
5-7 p.m. — Books-A-Million — Book purchase required — Celebrate the release of 'Donut Holes for the Soul' and meet Bangor's own author Timothy Cotton.
Walter Hunt 4th of July 3K Road Race
9:45-10:45 a.m. — Brewer Auditorium — Entry fee required — Experience Maine's fastest road race as you gear up for the Brewer-Bangor parade.
Downtown Bangor Sidewalk Art Festival 2025
9 a.m.-4 p.m. — Pierce Park, 125 Harlow St. — Free entry — Celebrate local creativity with over 100 Maine artists, live music, and delicious food in the heart of Bangor.
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