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Monday, December 23rd, 2024
Good morning, Bangor. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 23rd of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Bangor experienced significant transformation in 2024 with new businesses opening, public art installations, and construction projects enhancing its appeal. Bangor Daily News
- ➤ The Old Town American Legion Post is offering a free Christmas dinner to the entire community as a gesture of appreciation for their support. WABI 5
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Safety officials in Maine emphasize that driver error, not road conditions, is the primary cause of accidents in winter, highlighting the importance of cautious driving and proper vehicle preparation. News Center Maine
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A traffic stop in Bradley resulted in the arrest of two individuals for outstanding warrants and drug possession charges. FOX Bangor
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Maine reports a successful 2024 hunting season with near-record deer and bear harvests alongside a thriving moose hunt, contributing significantly to the state's economy. The Piscataquis Observer
- ➤ A $4.3 million grant from the U.S. Forest Service to the New England Forestry Foundation aims to conserve Maine's old growth forests, enhancing carbon storage, ecosystem health, and biodiversity. The Piscataquis Observer
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A Maine State Police sergeant violated internal rules by working excessive overtime on 20 occasions in 2023, leading to an internal investigation and policy changes aimed at improving transparency. Bangor Daily News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Not Your Average Nurses Foundation is initiating monthly raffles for nurses and CNAs in Maine to enhance their appreciation and address the profession's high turnover and burnout. WABI 5
- ➤ Bangor's primary needle exchange program, HEAL, had its certification revoked by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services on Nov. 4, following a severe syringe shortage and financial instability, amplifying concerns amid an HIV outbreak. Bangor Daily News
- ➤ Nearly 100,000 Maine residents are facing increased food insecurity, a 47 percent rise over three years, attributed to the end of pandemic support programs. Bangor Daily News
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