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in Bangor
Sunday, August 17th, 2025
Good morning, Bangor. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 17th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Families stepped up to bat Saturday at Wayne’s Wiffle for a Wish, a fundraiser that raised money for Make-A-Wish Maine with a large wiffle ball tournament and sales of raffle tickets and t-shirts. Founder Wayne Harvey — who started the event after his daughter’s birth — said the tournament has grown over 17 years and plans are underway for next year. WABI 5
- ➤ Ernest is a 6-year-old hound with a spinal cord disease who is available for adoption at the Bangor Humane Society—he needs an owner who can keep him up to date with vet visits and care for him as he loves snuggling on the couch. The shelter is open Monday through Friday from 1—6 p.m. and Saturday from 12—6 p.m. News Center Maine
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Maine farmers experienced moderate drought as of Friday, and many reported crops like blueberries drying up while some chose which ones to save. Potato growers in Aroostook County irrigated nonstop — farms without irrigation lost their potatoes and significant rain is not forecast for the next few weeks. WGAN
- ➤ Maine has seen more wildfire smoke as climate change makes conditions hotter and drier in Canada—causing fires to burn larger areas and send extra smoke our way. Experts warn that if steps to lower emissions are not taken, air quality will worsen. News Center Maine
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bangor will have alternating one-way traffic on Stillwater Avenue beneath I-95 from 9 p.m. Monday night until 7 a.m. Thursday morning for road work by Cianbro Corp. The left lane of I-95 northbound from Exit 185 to Kenduskeag Avenue will also close from 7 p.m. Wednesday until 7 a.m. Thursday, and drivers are urged to plan ahead. Bangor Daily News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Cyclists, runners, and walkers participated in the 16th Champion the Cure Challenge in Brewer on Saturday at the Lafayette Family Cancer Institute—raising funds for research and patient care. Survivors shared personal stories that underscored the event’s role in supporting local cancer programs. FOX Bangor
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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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