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Thursday, November 21st, 2024
Good morning, Bangor. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents of Cedar Falls Mobile Home Park in Bangor, Maine, form a cooperative and successfully bid $8 million to buy their park to prevent corporate ownership, utilizing a new Maine law that supports such community efforts. News Center Maine
- ➤ The Maine Veterans Project in Bangor is distributing Thanksgiving dinner essentials to veterans and their families to express gratitude for their service, with distribution on a first-come, first-served basis. FOX Bangor
- ➤ Amicus Program Directors in Bangor were honored with Creativity Awards by the Penobscot Foundation for their innovative approaches to improving the lives of those with intellectual disabilities, with winners receiving financial rewards for personal and program development. WABI 5
- ➤ The 13th annual Anah Shriners 'Feztival of Trees' event in Bangor offers attendees the chance to win decorated trees, with proceeds supporting the Anah Shrine Center and the Shriners Hospital for Children. FOX Bangor
- ➤ Bridge reconstruction on the I-95 over Broadway in Bangor involves overnight closures and detours through late 2026 to improve infrastructure. FOX Bangor
- ➤ 104-year-old Ed Hendrickson raised over $6,000 for the Bangor Humane Society by requesting donations instead of birthday cards for his 104th birthday. WABI 5
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Electricity rates for Central Maine Power and Versant Power customers will adjust in 2025, with changes varying by customer type and region. WABI 5
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A Maine legislator proposes a bill to modify ranked-choice voting rules to prevent blank ballots from triggering unnecessary runoffs in two-candidate races, aiming to save time and money. The Piscataquis Observer
- ➤ Maine's new 72-hour gun purchase waiting period law is challenged in court amidst debates over its constitutionality and effectiveness, following the state's deadliest mass shooting. The Piscataquis Observer
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Luke Marsanskis becomes the first University of Maine athlete to qualify for the NCAA Cross Country Championships since 2013, continuing a family legacy in athletics. 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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The Nutcracker Performance by Bangor Symphony Orchestra
The Nutcracker, featuring the Bangor Symphony Orchestra, Robinson Ballet, and Bangor Area Youth Choirs, offers a festive holiday experience for all ages at the Collins Center for the Arts.
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