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in Bangor
Tuesday, August 19th, 2025
Good morning, Bangor. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Bangor Area Homeless Shelter will close its warming center this winter to add five shelter beds and will still offer emergency warming space—director Boyd Kronholm said the change uses staff better while local centers may face extra strain. The shelter on Main Street will continue its day program from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. throughout the season. Bangor Daily News
- ➤ Leasing begins today at Theresa's Place, a permanent housing facility in Bangor for people at risk of homelessness. The operations manager said six units will be leased today and 41 more will be filled in the coming weeks+all tenants will sign a one-year lease. WABI 5
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Glenburn man (19-year-old Ethan Herbert) was arrested on Sunday after he attacked a 59-year-old family member with a hatchet on Pushaw Road around 6:40 p.m., the victim was taken to the hospital with serious injuries and he faces charges of domestic violence, aggravated assault and attempted murder. WABI 5
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Maine has partnered with a Washington State family who lost their son to hazing to expand HazingInfo.org—now covering all 50 states, Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico—to help students and parents learn about hazing risks before fall classes start. WABI 5
- ➤ Downeast School in Bangor, along with Turner and Leeds Central near Lewiston, will join a five-year pilot program that mixes special and general education settings to give all students a chance to learn together. The state and the University of Maine will train teachers and adjust classroom schedules—federal funds will support the new approach that may lower special education costs. News Center Maine
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Maine signed a bill in June that adds coercion to the domestic abuse statute to include nonphysical tactics like financial monitoring, stalking and intimidation. Lawmakers say the change will help survivors even as some legal groups worry about potential misuse. Bangor Daily News
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Local real estate agents say Maine home sellers often list their homes $25,000 to $100,000 above market value, which makes them stay on the market longer and earn less profit. Experts advise setting the right price—doing so may attract multiple offers and avoid expired listings. The Piscataquis Observer
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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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