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Person found dead in a car in Shaw’s parking lot
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Bangor Police say that they found a person deceased in a car in the Shaw’s Parking lot early Wednesday morning. Police say they found the person around 1:30 a.m. They say that there is no threat to the public and the death is not suspicious.
Man killed by Brewer police chief identified
BREWER (WGME) -- The man shot and killed by the police chief in Brewer has been identified. Last week, Brewer police got a call about a robbery at Walmart where a male suspect had reportedly pulled a knife on employees before running off into the woods. Brewer Police Chief Jason...
Bangor landlords struggle with tenant irresponsibility
BANGOR -- Affordable housing is a need throughout our state, but landlords are speaking out about what they are calling the need to raise rent when properties are poorly maintained by tenants. Louie Morrison is a Bangor landlord. He and his business partner have more than 300 units. Morrison says...
Syringe service exchange programs growing in Bangor area
BANGOR -- A Bangor-based nonprofit recently became a certified mobile syringe service provider to help keep those using drugs in the area safe. Needlepoint Sanctuary has been approved by the Maine Center for Disease Control to become a certified distributor of clean needles. The nonprofit is working to offer three...
Renys unveils new signs ahead of Bangor store’s opening day
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Here’s a “sign” of the times. The opening date for the new Renys in Bangor is getting closer. The retailer recently added signs around their new location just off the Hogan Road. Renys Bangor store will open next Thursday, April 4 at 10:00...
Ecology Learning Center to host events as fundraiser for renovations
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Unity’s Ecology Learning Center is a public charter high school that started in 2020 and they need help renovating a new building. They acquired a building from Unity College and are looking to raise $150,000 for renovations. The funds will go to renovating the cafeteria...
Bangor Homeless shelter in need of donations of all kinds
BANGOR -- The Bangor Area Homeless Shelter is in need of donations for both their housing and food pantry. On april 6th, the shelter will be hosting the hike for the homeless in hopes of reaching their thirty-thousand-dollar donations goal. The executive director of the Bangor Area Homeless Shelter, Boyd...
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