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in Bangor
Thursday, August 14th, 2025
Good morning, Bangor. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 14th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Old Town resident Betty Peasley celebrated her 100th birthday last Wednesday with her first firetruck ride arranged by her friend Theresa and the Old Town Fire Department—Bangor Home Depot donated lumber to build steps and crafted a special apron to help her board. The firetruck then escorted her to the Old Town Elks Lodge where local community members honored her long-time service. WABI 5
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A fire burned a Veazie 20-unit apartment building on Thompson Road Tuesday afternoon—likely started by discarded smoking material—forcing crews to contain the blaze to four apartments while a man was treated for second-degree burns, more than a dozen firefighters were treated for heat-related illnesses, and a dog and possibly a cat died. Bangor Daily News
- ➤ Cleanup continued after an apartment fire at Colonial Village Apartments in Veazie on August 12 at 4:30 p.m.—fire crews worked to secure the area and investigate the cause. WABI 5
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local restaurateur Bob Cutler of Novio’s Bistro spoke today on Good Morning Maine about Wyoming Whiskey’s new Acadia Edition that will benefit conservation efforts at Acadia National Park—limited bottles will feature in two specialty cocktails at Novio’s and are available at local stores. FOX Bangor
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Danish metal band Volbeat performed The Greatest of All Tours Worldwide on Tuesday evening at the Bangor waterfront—special guests Halestorm and The Ghost Inside joined the act. Bangor Daily News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, the Maine CDC notified Waterville officials after a gray fox from the Quarry Road trail tested positive for rabies and urged residents to take precautions. Maine has reported 22 rabid animals such as skunks and raccoons, and the USDA will drop vaccine baits in Aroostook County on Wednesday—steps to help prevent the spread of the virus. WABI 5
- ➤ Bangor Public Health and Community Services will use $550,200 from an opioid settlement to add more help for people with HIV affected by a current outbreak. The city will hire two case managers to guide patients to treatment, food, and housing and plans to keep the program after the current funding ends — it targets those with substance use disorder in Penobscot County. News Center Maine
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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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