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Tuesday, December 17th, 2024

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Good morning, Bangor. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Bangor Wine and Cheese Company, a fixture in downtown Bangor since 2000, will change ownership from Eric and Christine Mihan to Annie Cutler, with plans for renovation and reopening in February.  Bangor Daily News
  • Maine towns address housing, safety, and energy challenges; with Bangor declaring 2024 as 'the year of housing', Stonington exploring mobile homes for affordable living, safer pesticide ordinances in three cities, and Maine leading in long-term energy storage amid various statewide developments.  Bangor Daily News
  • Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center's employees collected 7300 pounds of food to support their community cupboard in November, addressing local food insecurity.  FOX Bangor

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • Officials worked to clear a 2-vehicle collision at Union and Griffin Streets in Bangor, causing temporary traffic delays.  WABI 5
  • A series of accidents on I-395, primarily due to black ice, caused significant traffic delays and detours during the Monday morning commute.  FOX Bangor

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • The City of Bangor has issued a second lawsuit against the Bangor Mall for neglecting a stormwater pipe repair, leading to pollution in the Penjajawoc Stream.  WABI 5
  • Experts advise that December through March is key for controlling browntail moth populations in Maine by clipping their webs to prevent them from becoming a public health and forest health issue.  Bangor Daily News

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sat, 12/21/24

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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.

    Sun, 12/22/24

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  • No Quarter: A Tribute to Led Zeppelin

    No Quarter, an internationally touring Led Zeppelin tribute band, delivers an authentic live concert experience, replicating the musical and personal characteristics of the legendary British rock group.

    Sat, 1/11/25

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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