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in Bangor
Friday, August 15th, 2025
Good morning, Bangor. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A 41-unit housing facility called Theresa’s Place will open next week at the former Pine Tree Inn to help people who lacked stable housing nearly six months after its ribbon cutting. City officials said move-ins will be staggered over the next few weeks—easing the demand on local shelters. Bangor Daily News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Rosie—the 9-year-old English mastiff who went missing during a Glenburn shooting and home invasion—has been reunited with her family; she lost 18 pounds while in the wild but remains in good health. Bangor Daily News
- ➤ A Bangor man named Anthony Sharp, 34, was arrested on Thursday for allegedly assaulting a woman on the sidewalk outside a downtown business—security footage prompted police to respond shortly before 7 p.m. Monday. Bangor Daily News
- ➤ A Bangor woman, Jaime Johnson, was arrested on August 11 in Cambridge after police responded to a disturbance and found a fire intentionally set near a home on Ham Hill Road — she faces charges of arson, threatening with a dangerous weapon, assault, and breaking her release rules, with bail set at $25,000 cash. FOX Bangor
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Acadia National Park saw a near-record 797,030 visitors in July — more than any month in 35 years — as most visitors went to Mount Desert Island and over 81,000 visited Schoodic Peninsula despite staffing challenges. WABI 5
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Amanda Savage, a nurse from Bangor, will become the first Mainer to serve on the American Nurses Association Board of Directors—her term lasting two years begins in January next year and she said she will focus on equality, safety, and patient care. WABI 5
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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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PCCA Hunter Safety Course
7 AM – 4 PM — Penobscot County Conservation Association — $5 for materials — Gain essential skills and a certificate to safely hunt in Maine's wilderness.
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