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Maine Democratic Convention kicks off in Bangor
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Happening now in Bangor, members of Maine’s Democratic party from all over the state have come together. The Maine Dems 2024 State Convention is underway at the Cross Insurance Center. The convention is held every two years and this year the focus is on the...
June officially proclaimed as Pride Month by Bangor City Council
BANGOR -- The month of June is recognized as Pride month for the LGBTQ+ community, and it's been officially proclaimed as such in Bangor, after Mayor Cara Pelletier announced it at Wednesday night's City Council meeting. "Often, I will hand off proclamations to other members of council to read, but...
Bangor Public Works offering free compost to residents
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Are you in need of compost?. Bangor Public Works is offering some free to residents while supplies last. Compost is available for pickup from seven to five Saturday at public works headquarters on Maine Avenue. People should use the back entrance and there will be signs...
From Maine to Texas: Red Cross volunteer leaves to provide disaster relief
BANGOR -- The recent tornados and destructive storms in the southern region of the United States have left people in a place of devastation, and one Mainer is lending a helping hand. Maine resident Raybo Frank boarded a flight at the Bangor International Airport on Friday, May 31st that headed...
New Bangor project promoting arts and culture destinations in the city
BANGOR, Maine — The City of Bangor is hoping to attract more people to its arts and culture destinations through its new Bangor Culture and Arts Collective initiative. Downtown Bangor Partnership launched the project Tuesday after receiving grants from the city and Maine Office of Tourism. Public art, museums,...
Maine metro areas see drop in unemployment
Unemployment rates fell in all three of Maine's major urban areas in April. The federal Bureau of Labor Statistics figures, out Wednesday, also show joblessness is running a bit higher this year than last. The latest numbers show unemployment in Bangor dropped by 0.5% to 2.6%. In Lewiston-Auburn, the jobless...
Interior Sec. Deb Haaland to deliver keynote at Maine Democratic Party convention
Interior Secretary Deb Haaland will deliver the keynote address at the Maine Democratic Party convention on June 1, the party announced Thursday. Haaland, a former U.S. representative from New Mexico, was one of the first Native American women elected to Congress. She was then nominated by President Joe Biden in 2021 to head the U.S. […] The post Interior Sec. Deb Haaland to deliver keynote at Maine Democratic Party convention appeared first on Maine Morning Star.
$16.5M SAD 46 budget moved to June 11 ballot
DEXTER – A proposed 2024-25 SAD 46 budget totaling $16,532,495 was approved during the annual district meeting in the Alfond Gym at the Ridge View Community School on May 30. This figure is now moved to referendum vote in the SAD 46 communities of Dexter, Exeter, Garland, and Ripley on Tuesday, June 11.
Maine woman nearly gives birth in parking lot
BANGOR, Maine — A Garland mother was due to give birth to her second child early next month. The Callahan's baby instead made a dramatic entrance into the world last week. The Callahans made it to the emergency department at St. Joseph Hospital in Bangor, in the nick of time.
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