Morrill
Morrill, ME · Municipal
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Referendum vote for potential jail outside Bangor too close to call
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - There is still a razor-thin margin Wednesday night in Penobscot County, where voters are still waiting on the final outcome of Question One. The referendum asks whether county commissioners can search outside of Bangor for a new potential jail site. Right now, “yes” leads by just...
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Bangor auction returns for 40th year, supports sister city in El Salvador
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - An auction supporting Bangor’s sister city in El Salvador returns Saturday for its 40th year. Power in Community Alliances, or PICA, will host silent and live auctions from 3 to 5:30 p.m. at the Universalist Unitarian Church on Park Street. Books, gift certificates, handmade items, and more will be up for grabs.
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Local pastor elected to Bangor City Council
Terry Dinkins became the pastor of the Mansion Church 13 years ago and for the past six years, he's turned his church into a warming shelter for the unhoused during Maine's colder months. Right before COVID-19 shutdowns, he installed a shower inside the church. Now, it's used by over ten people a night.
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Bangor Mall tenants seek alternatives after zero-warning condemnation
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - The sudden condemnation of the Bangor Mall is leaving business owners and non-profit leaders scrambling ahead of the busy holiday season. The City of Bangor condemned the mall Monday, citing significant health and safety code violations—specifically unsafe electrical conditions, inoperable heating, and a lack of working public restrooms.
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Bangor craft fair returns in new, bigger location after mall condemnation
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - A Bangor staple is returning for the next two weekends, and it’s looking a little different this year. The Bangor Craft Fair begins this weekend. Usually held inside the Bangor Mall, the building’s recent condemnation left crafters and attendees wondering what would happen to the event.