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in Bangor
Saturday, August 16th, 2025
Good morning, Bangor. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 16th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Maine DHHS said about $76,000 in SNAP benefits were stolen from roughly 300 households this week—Fidelity Information Services is investigating the theft and EBT cardholders are urged to change their PIN. News Center Maine
- ➤ EBT cardholders in Maine are warned to change their PIN and use the lock feature after reported benefit theft affected about 300 households that just received August SNAP benefits—these households now face no food help until September. The Department of Health and Human Services said the incident is unfolding and more households could be impacted. FOX Bangor
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Maine grocery prices dropped in July to $60.28 for a basket of ten staples after egg prices fell by about $1.35 per dozen since January—though pork, milk, beef, and wild blueberries modestly increased. These figures buck the national trend and mark a six-month decline as reported by Maine Public. Maine Public
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Novartis, a New Jersey pharmaceutical company, filed a lawsuit in Maine district court against Attorney General Aaron Frey — saying the state law protecting the federal 340B drug pricing program improperly alters federal rules. Supporters, including hospital and primary care groups, said the law set to take effect on Sept. 24 preserves affordable access to prescription drugs. WABI 5
- ➤ The U.S. Coast Guard announced it would delay removing navigational buoys in New England waters—especially nearly 150 in the Gulf of Maine—after receiving feedback from mariners and lawmakers. A revised proposal will be issued this fall with another public comment period, and changes will take effect no earlier than 2026. Maine Public
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Northern Light Health ended contract negotiations with Anthem in a letter that detailed repeated delays — canceled meetings and no response to a counteroffer. Anthem said it remains committed to working together while noting concerns over quality compensation — with Northern Light set to go out-of-network starting in October if no deal is reached. Maine Public
- ➤ Northern Light Health ended its talks with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield on Friday and will be out-of-network starting Oct. 1—blaming Anthem for not making timely payments and using a hard prior authorization process. Anthem said it remains disappointed and will keep the lines of communication open for a better offer in the future. Bangor Daily News
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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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