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in Bangor
Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Bangor. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of July.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Hammond Lumber will acquire Ware-Butler Building Supply later this month—adding wood panel and metal roof production to boost its retail footprint to 34 locations across Maine and New Hampshire. All Ware-Butler employees will be offered jobs with Hammond Lumber, and the deal is expected to close by July 31. Bangor Daily News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Austin Gardner, 18, allegedly led Bangor police on a chase in a stolen car Monday after taking keys from someone he knew—he fled into the woods before being arrested and now faces charges including robbery, eluding an officer, theft, reckless conduct, failure to stop, driving to endanger, refusing to submit to arrest and operating after suspension. Bangor Daily News
- ➤ Three suspects were arrested in Passadumkeag after a search warrant was served at a Pleasant Street home Tuesday — the sheriff’s office seized fentanyl, carfentanil, methamphetamine, a shotgun, a handgun, ammunition, and over $1,000 in suspected drug proceeds, and the suspects face drug trafficking charges. FOX Bangor
- ➤ The Attorney General's office filed a motion to try 17-year-old Deven Young as an adult for the killing of 48-year-old Sunshine Stewart at Mic Mac Campground in Union—he is scheduled to appear in court in August where the judge will decide if he faces a life sentence as an adult or could be released when he turns 21 if tried as a juvenile. FOX Bangor
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Eastern Maine Development Corporation awarded $1.4 million in grants to 54 small businesses through its Economic Recovery Implementation Hub program as of July 1 — the program also provided technical help, training, and guidance funded by federal and state plans to boost business recovery and growth in the region. The Piscataquis Observer
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Maine’s piping plovers are having their best year on record, with researchers counting 174 nesting pairs — a big rise from just a few dozen pairs less than two decades ago. Conservation work remains vital as human activity and development continue to affect the birds' sandy beach homes — experts urge more protection measures. Bangor Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The construction on the Brandon M. Silk Memorial Bridge connecting downtown Orono to Marsh Island finished ahead of schedule and reopened Tuesday morning — crews maintained and resurfaced the southbound side, ending a 4.6-mile detour that added 45 minutes to commutes. Bangor Daily News
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MVP Summer Food Drive
All day — Cole Land Transportation Museum — Donations welcome — Contribute non-expired canned goods and pasta to support local veterans.
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Design Fest 2025 Kickoff
9-11 a.m. — Rize - CoWorking & Collaboration Space — Free entry — Enjoy coffee and creative networking in a relaxed coworking atmosphere.
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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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Goldenrod Walk
4:30-6 p.m. — Fields Pond Audubon Center — Free entry — Explore the diverse goldenrod species and their botanical features on a leisurely walk this summer.
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Maine Veterans Project Resource Giveaway
10 AM – 2 PM — Jeff's Catering & Event Center — Free entry — Connect with local organizations for vital resources and non-perishable food assistance.
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Brit Floyd Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Maine Savings Amphitheater — Ticket information available — Experience the iconic music of Pink Floyd performed live by Brit Floyd.
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Matt Schuster Concert
6:30-10:30 p.m. — Maine Savings Amphitheater — Ticket purchase required — Enjoy an evening of heartfelt music with Matt Schuster as he performs his popular track 'Who Are You Kidding?'.
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