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Friday, December 26th, 2025
Good morning, Bangor. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 26th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Christmas, Bangor nonprofit No More Homeless Fathers Project distributed 50 food and gift bags with essentials on the riverfront. Founder (Nate Fields), who once experienced homelessness as a single father, announced support meetings on Jan. 6 and 8 and a fatherhood gala on Feb. 20. Bangor Daily News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ WABI aired its Christmas Special part 2 on Dec. 25, sharing holiday news with viewers that included light snow and a cold, breezy forecast for tomorrow. The program reported a BOLO for Santa’s crew (a festive reminder for the community). WABI 5
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Audit reports show Northern Light Health lost $15M in fiscal year 2025, a major improvement from a $156M loss in the previous year; the system still faces challenges to cut costs and boost staffing amid upcoming federal funding cuts + rising expenses. Bangor Daily News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Maine sports delivered an exciting year as Stearns-Schenck pulled an upset over Old Orchard Beach in eight-man football and UMaine men’s basketball earned a rare playoff victory in Burlington while high school teams in Camden Hills and Calais energized fans with surprising wins. Bangor Daily News
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New Year's Eve Celebration
5-11:30 p.m. — Blue Sky Lounge — $199 per couple — Ring in 2026 with dinner, dancing, and a cozy hotel stay.
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Tinker Bell: The Untold Story
7:00-8:15 p.m. — Cyrus Pavilion Theatre — Ticket info available — Discover the enchanting tale from Tinker Bell's perspective as the fairies of Neverland face a dire crisis.
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Orono Arcade and Pat's Pizza Gathering
4-7 p.m. — Orono Arcade LLC — Limited attendance — Enjoy a cozy afternoon of gaming and pizza with fellow enthusiasts.
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