Today
in Bangor
Wednesday, November 20th, 2024
Good morning, Bangor. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bangor lights up a 36-foot Norway Spruce in West Market Square for the holiday season, featuring a new animated light and music show and the annual Festival of Lights Parade. Bangor Daily News
- ➤ Over 1,600 Thanksgiving baskets were prepared by volunteers for needy families in Maine, with Food & Medicine raising over $90,000 to support the effort. WABI 5
- ➤ A water main break in Bangor, Maine prompted a boil water notice for specific addresses, with repairs underway. News Center Maine
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Winslow woman was sentenced to nine months in prison for embezzling nearly $820,000 from her employers, followed by home confinement and supervised release, and must repay over $816,000. WABI 5
- ➤ A 75-year-old man was arrested in Maine for driving the wrong way on I-95 and faces charges including criminal OUI after a state trooper swerved to avoid a collision and eventually stopped his vehicle. WABI 5
- ➤ Olivia Babin, 21, changed her plea to guilty in a manslaughter case and received a 10-year prison sentence for the shooting death of Daniel Ford-Coates, 24. Bangor Daily News
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Concert by UMaine's Symphonic Band and Bangor High School Band
A concert featuring performances by the University of Maine's Symphonic Band in collaboration with the Bangor High School Band.
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Mainebiz Bangor Breakfast Forum 2024
The Mainebiz Bangor Breakfast Forum features six Maine executives sharing their insights on business success in a panel discussion format.
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Celtic Christmas Celebration with Seán Heely
This festive event features Scottish Fiddle Champion Seán Heely leading a colorful celebration of Gaelic carols, Irish tunes, and seasonal melodies, suitable for all ages.
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Ye Olde Holiday Shoppe
This annual holiday event features local vendors and activities at the Page Farm & Home Museum, providing a festive atmosphere for all ages.
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Yuletide Celebration Concert
This holiday-themed concert features a diverse range of instrumental and choral music presented by the School of Performing Arts.
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Cirque Dreams Holidaze: A Whimsical Family Holiday Show
Cirque Dreams Holidaze features a vibrant holiday spectacular that blends a Broadway-style production with contemporary circus arts, bringing beloved holiday characters to life on stage.
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Candlelight Holiday Concert Featuring The Nutcracker
Experience a live, multi-sensory musical concert featuring holiday classics performed by the Listeso String Quartet at St. John's Episcopal Church.
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Bangor Authors' Book Fair and Literary Festival 2024
This event features over 90 Maine authors, offering book signings, free readings, workshops, and the launch of a charity anthology at the Bangor Public Library.
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