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in Bangor
Wednesday, August 27th, 2025
Good morning, Bangor. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 27th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 63-year-old motorcyclist died after hitting a deer on Saturday night at 7:30 p.m. on Route 7 in Dexter; she was flown by LifeFlight to Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor, where she was in critical condition before she died. The Piscataquis Observer
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Modivcare, a healthcare transportation company that signed a 10-year, $750 million contract to provide non-emergency rides statewide, filed for bankruptcy to reduce its $1.1 billion debt while its deal remains tied up in court. State leaders urged a reassessment of the contract, and the company said services continue normally + lenders back its restructuring. News Center Maine
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Pending felony cases in Penobscot County have more than doubled since 2019 to reach 769 and increased nearly 121 percent in Piscataquis County with overall state cases up 65 percent — courts face staffing shortages while managing a tougher surge in charges. The Piscataquis Observer
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UMaine hockey defenseman Brandon Holt said the Black Bears are adding 13 newcomers — including nine players from Canada—to replace key scorers from last season. He said the team will be faster and more skilled but not as big, and they will use a six-week workout plan before an exhibition game at Sidney J. Watson Arena on Oct. 3 and opening regular season play on Oct. 10-11. Bangor Daily News
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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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