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in Bangor
Friday, December 20th, 2024
Good morning, Bangor. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Emergency sewer manhole repair near Bangor City Hall is scheduled for Thursday morning, urging drivers to heed signs. Bangor Daily News
- ➤ The Bangor Police Department seeks public assistance in locating 37-year-old John Perkins Jr., who has been missing since December 9. WABI 5
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ In November, five new community solar farms in Maine began operation, contributing to the state's renewable energy goals by adding 25 megawatts of power. Bangor Daily News
- ➤ Maine combats browntail moths with community efforts and a $150,000 mitigation fund to prevent rashes and protect forests. The Piscataquis Observer
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bangor mobile home park residents receive $1 million from Maine's housing authority to help purchase their community, moving closer to an $8 million fundraising goal to secure ownership and ensure affordable housing. Bangor Daily News
- ➤ Maine's congressional members express concerns to the IRS over the closure of the Bangor Taxpayer Assistance Center, fearing reduced access to tax services for residents. News Center Maine
- ➤ Over 100 Maine child welfare workers request Gov. Janet Mills to replace Office of Child and Family Services Director Bobbi Johnson due to unresolved child safety issues and lack of response to staff concerns. Bangor Daily News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The American Red Cross is encouraging donations of blood and platelets during December to ensure a stable supply through the holiday season, with incentives like a T-shirt and a chance to win Super Bowl tickets for participants. The Piscataquis Observer
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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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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.
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