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Outdoor dining boosts business in Bangor
BANGOR, Maine — Spring has sprung in Bangor and so has outdoor dining. People and their pets are coming out to enjoy the fresh air and support local businesses. On Friday afternoon, Durby St. George and his 28-year-old macaw named Phat Chicken sat down for a meal downtown. “Any...
New ice cream shop opens in Bangor
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - A new ice cream shop has opened in Bangor. TV5 first told you about Betty’s Ice Cream in January and after months of hard work the doors are officially open. Betty’s has a variety of treats including ice cream, ice pops, rice waters and more...
SAD 46 directors approve $16.5M budget
DEXTER — A proposed 2024-25 SAD 46 budget totaling $16,532,495 was approved by the school board during a May 1 meeting at the Ridge View Community School. The school board also set the annual public budget meeting for 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 30 in the Ridge View gymnasium. The figure approved that evening will be moved to a referendum on Tuesday, June 11 in the SAD 46 communities of Dexter, Exeter, Garland, and Ripley.
Porch Pirates: what are they and how to prevent them
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - In a world where the things we want are a mouse click and expedited shipping away from our homes, that means a lot of deliveries to your front door. In turn, that means a lot of deliveries for sticky fingered passersby. “Porch pirates. Yes. So, we...
Former Bangor inn to become supportive housing complex
BANGOR -- The site of the former Pine Tree Inn is getting transformed into permanent, supportive housing. The building will provide 41 affordable units of independent housing with 24/7 support. The initiative utilizes local and state funding and is spearheaded by Maine-based nonprofit Penquis. "The people at Penquis came to...
Local business to host picnic with pups
BANGOR -- A local dog apparel business will be hosting a doggie picnic to bring dog lovers together and connect them with resources in their area. On Saturday, May 11, Cindy Rollins, the owner of Dog n' I Apparel, will host the Paws and Hotdogs picnic at 752 Mount Hope Avenue from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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