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in Bangor
Saturday, December 21st, 2024
Good morning, Bangor. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Hathaway family's expansive holiday lights display, featuring over 110,000 lights, raises funds to support the NICU at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center, inspired by their personal experience. WABI 5
- ➤ Tyler Jones from Purpose Pups advises against giving pets as surprise Christmas gifts and recommends supporting animal rescue groups. WABI 5
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Two men were killed in a head-on collision in Clifton after one driver, speeding, crossed the centerline. Bangor Daily News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ David Mallett, a celebrated Maine singer-songwriter known for his impact on folk and Americana music, has passed away at 73. The Piscataquis Observer
- ➤ Katie Aselton directed the teen romance 'Their Town' in Bangor, featuring her daughter and actor Chosen Jacobs, with a release expected by early 2026. Bangor Daily News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A Bangor restaurant agrees to a $100,000 settlement with the Maine Department of Labor for nearly 2,000 labor violations including record-keeping and wage issues. WABI 5
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Geoffrey Low is set to become Bangor's new fire chief, leaving his current role in Ellsworth, with the Bangor City Council expected to confirm his appointment on Monday. WABI 5
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Ben Barr and Connor Magliozzi provide the latest sports highlights and scores. WABI 5
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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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