Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of August.
Good morning, Bangor.
A Glenburn man was indicted by a grand jury on Aug.
28 for allegedly shooting a man in the abdomen—police said the investigation remains ongoing.
Tech expert Chris Quimby offered back-to-school tips to help families keep laptops, phones, and tablets in good working order—all advice aimed at reducing tech hassles for students this school year.
The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife in Bangor is asking residents to help track white-tailed deer sightings as part of the Deer Spy project that supports wildlife management.
Volunteers should record details like location, date and time until the end of September—submitting their data online or by mail.
Rangers from the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry and Maine Forest Service will patrol Tumbledown Mountain in Weld during Labor Day weekend to enforce a camping ban that began in 2021 after campers cut trees and left waste behind.
BangorHousing is moving from public housing to voucher-based contracts and will start a $1 million project to update kitchens and cabinets at 75 affordable units at Griffin Park and Birch Circle next winter—officials say this change offers long-term funding security through a HUD contract.
Maine changed its law on domestic abuse to include coercion so that victims facing emotional and financial control can get better protection.
Gov. Mills signed the bill in June after lawmakers and advocates worked on the change—providing clearer support for survivors.
Maine's CoverMe marketplace could see health insurance premiums jump by as much as $900 a month if enhanced tax credits are not renewed by year end—health experts warn working class Mainers may struggle to afford care.
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.
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.
Bass Park After Dark
4-9 p.m. — Cross Insurance Center — Explore various vendors and food trucks while enjoying live music.
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.
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.
Stephen King Birthday Celebration
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM — Cold River Campground — $10 fee — Celebrate the birthday of Stephen King with costumes, performances, and spooky decorations.
Wellspring's 10th Annual 5K Race for Recovery
9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Bangor Waterfront — Entry fee required — Celebrate a decade of supporting recovery with this impactful community race.
Bangor United Multicultural Festival
10 AM – 2 PM — Bangor Public Library — Free entry — Celebrate the vibrant cultures and traditions of our community at Bangor's first multicultural festival.
Gabriel Iglesias Live
7:30-9 p.m. — Cross Insurance Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the hilarity of Gabriel 'Fluffy' Iglesias, one of today's top comedians.
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