Today
in Bangor
Tuesday, August 12th, 2025
Good morning, Bangor. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bangor City Hall reopened Monday after a renovation that improved energy efficiency and accessibility — city staff invited the public to tour the building and speak with employees before the evening council meeting. The facility now concentrates all services on the first floor and will close at 4:15 on weekdays. WABI 5
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Kelly Brown—40—from Havertown said she slipped into the Penobscot River while cleaning trash on Saturday and was arrested after her 3-year-old daughter was found dead in her Nissan Murano in a Freshies parking lot in Milford; she is charged with manslaughter. Bangor Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office turned on 36 body cameras and 36 dashboard cameras in April after a year-long delay caused by underestimated costs for maintaining video footage— the devices were bought for $243,000 with a $50,000 grant covering start-up expenses. Sheriff Morton said the cameras now record police interactions and help gather evidence. The Piscataquis Observer
- ➤ Early last spring, Maine towns began drafting new rules for flood zone development as they updated local ordinances to meet new federal standards. Scarborough now requires that new buildings or major repairs raise the lowest floor two feet above flood level, while Wells uses the total cost of projects to trigger the change—local officials say these measures help reduce future flood risks. News Center Maine
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Bangor City Council approved spending $550K from opioid funds to launch a two-year HIV case management program for people affected by the outbreak — the program will hire two case managers to help clients with paperwork, appointments and transportation. The initiative aims to reduce viral loads and slow the spread of HIV — a response to a growing need since the previous service ended. Bangor Daily News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UMaine women's ice hockey coach Molly Engstrom will lead the U.S. Collegiate Women's Select team in a three-game series against Canada starting Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. at the 980 Rink in Lake Placid, New York—last year the U.S. won the series by two games to one with a final 7-1 win. Bangor Daily News
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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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Annual Butterfly Festival
10 a.m.–2 p.m. — Fields Pond Audubon Center — Free entry — Celebrate butterflies with crafts, tagging, and a colorful parade.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Drop-In Line Dancing
2-4 p.m. — 647 Main St, Bangor, ME — $3 for one class, $5 for both — Come and dance to a variety of music with classes for intermediate and improvers.
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