Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 9th of August.
Good morning, Bangor.
MC Hammer—a 4-month-old chihuahua—is available for adoption at NFR Maine, having won over everyone with his sweet nature.
He is a little nervous around new things but warms up quickly with gentle care.
The North Brewer-Eddington United Methodist Church in Eddington will host a cookout and gospel concert on Monday, August 11th.
Dinner featuring Jamaican jerk pork with sides will begin at 5:30 p.m. and will be followed by a performance by Ernie Couch & Revival at 7 p.m.
Deputies searched two Charleston homes using warrants—first at Boston Road then at Puddledock Road—and arrested Jessica Smock, 43, and Lou-Ann Smock, 66, after seizing over a kilogram of drugs, guns, cash and suspected fentanyl.
Robert Roy’s trail camera in Orland recorded a 1.4-magnitude earthquake near North Penobscot at 10:12 p.m. Thursday—about 4 miles from the epicenter at a depth of 7.2 miles, marking one of over 150 quakes recorded in Maine since 1997.
Maine joined a nationwide task force to crack down on illegal robocalls when Attorney General Aaron Frey and 50 state attorneys general sent warning letters to 37 voice providers for not following FCC rules— the FCC also announced it would remove seven providers from its Robocall Mitigation Database.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?'.
Annual Butterfly Festival
10 a.m.–2 p.m. — Fields Pond Audubon Center — Free entry — Celebrate butterflies with crafts, tagging, and a colorful parade.
Billy Idol Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Maine Savings Amphitheater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the legendary sounds of Billy Idol and Joan Jett & The Blackhearts during their summer tour.
Indigo Girls & Melissa Etheridge Concert
7-9 p.m. — Maine Savings Amphitheater — Ticket prices may vary — Experience an unforgettable evening with Grammy-winning folk music legends Indigo Girls and Melissa Etheridge.
2025 Outlaw Music Festival
2-5:30 p.m. — Maine Savings Amphitheater — Ticketed event — Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Outlaw Music Festival with an afternoon of captivating performances.
Bass Park After Dark
4-9 p.m. — Cross Insurance Center — Explore various vendors and food trucks while enjoying live music.
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