Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of July.
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💼 Business
Just Been Craftin’ helps Mainers keep loved ones close by turning old clothes into stuffed animals & memory bears, tote bags, and quilts.
Owner Jennifer Bilodeau appeared on WABI’s Craft Corner to share how her work honors cherished memories.
🎭 Culture
After a three-week run at the Bangor Opera House, the Penobscot Theatre Company will team with Maine Seacoast Mission to perform 'Matinicus: A Lighthouse Play' on Great Cranberry isle on July 21, Isle Au Haut on July 22, and Matinicus on July 23 using the 74-foot Sunbeam.
The tour, supported by a grant from the Margaret E. Burnham foundation + donor contributions, tells the true story of Abbie Burgess who once kept a lighthouse on Matinicus rock in 1856.
🌲 Environment
Dan Foss, owner of a Brunswick wildlife rescue nonprofit that handles over 1,000 calls a year, is raising funds to buy a retired ambulance from Boothbay—this new vehicle will let him carry all the needed gear and set up temperature-controlled incubators to help injured animals.
He currently uses a packed personal vehicle and covers more than 200 miles a day, and he plans to improve rescue efforts with the ambulance.
🏛️ Government
Water main breaks on Wednesday night and Thursday morning near Deer Isle Road and Dirigo Drive led the Bangor Water District to issue a boil water order for local residents.
Workers are going door to door to notify households—repairs, flushing, and water testing will end the order when complete.
Two weeks ago, the Maine DOT opened a new 6-mile highway — costing $107 million — that connects Washington County’s Airline route to I-395 and eases dangerous truck traffic on winding local roads.
The project took decades to plan and three and a half years to build through challenging wetland areas, and officials say it will improve driver safety for years to come.
🎉 Bangor Events
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Crush Cancer Fundraiser Ball
7-11:59 p.m. — Blue Sky Lounge — Tickets required — Dance the night away while raising funds to fight cancer in a fun and stylish atmosphere.
Talent Show Week
July 21-27 — Bangor / Holden KOA Holiday — Free entry — Unleash your creativity and showcase your unique skills during a fun-filled talent showcase.
MVP Summer Food Drive
All day — Cole Land Transportation Museum — Donations welcome — Contribute non-expired canned goods and pasta to support local veterans.
Design Fest 2025 Kickoff
9-11 a.m. — Rize - CoWorking & Collaboration Space — Free entry — Enjoy coffee and creative networking in a relaxed coworking atmosphere.
Maine Basketball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 2025
10 AM - 2 PM — Cross Insurance Center — Refund policy available — Celebrate the contributions to Maine Basketball at the annual induction ceremony with brunch and festivities.
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