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Friday, December 6th, 2024
Good morning, Bangor. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A Bangor restaurant partners with local businesses to offer free warm meals and host a donation drive benefiting the Bangor Humane Society and the Bangor Area Homeless Shelter during the holiday season. WABI 5
- ➤ Two missing men from the Maine Veterans' Homes were found and rescued after a local couple and their dog heard cries for help and alerted authorities. News Center Maine
- ➤ The Maine Potato Board appoints Jeannie Tapley as its new executive director, highlighting her significant experience and contributions to the organization and Maine's potato industry. The County
- ➤ UScellular donated $5,000 worth of toys and bedding to Penquis' Community Kids program in Bangor, Maine, aiding families in need. WABI 5
- ➤ Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center holds its 24th 'Lights of Life' event to honor those affected by cancer, with funds raised supporting patient needs. WABI 5
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Penquis has received a $150,000 grant to support the Maine Highlands Economic Development Initiative, aiming to create sustainable jobs in high-poverty areas. The Piscataquis Observer
- ➤ Maine opens a second round of storm relief funding for businesses and nonprofits affected by last winter's storms, with applications due by January 14. News Center Maine
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Maine has finalized rules for its new paid family and medical leave program, introducing a 1 percent payroll tax shared between employers and workers starting Jan. 1, with benefits available in May 2026. Bangor Daily News
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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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Bangor Symphony's The Nutcracker featuring Roberta Michel
Experience Tchaikovsky’s classic ballet, The Nutcracker, performed by the Robinson Ballet with flutist Roberta Michel.
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