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In today's newsletter:
- How Bangor traffic stop led to drug and burglary charges
- What Bangor’s new sidewalk storage rules mean for downtown encampments
- How a $3.25M church rebuild could reshape a Bangor landmark
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- Wednesday: Rain and drizzle in the p.m., with a high of 57 and low of 45 degrees.
- Thursday: Rain; breezy in the morning, temps: high: 61, low: 48.
- Friday: Cloudy with a few showers, with a high of 59 and low of 47 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Bangor, Maine Police Arrest Suspects Linked To Recent Hermon Burglary (z1073.com) — Bangor-area readers should know two men were arrested on Odlin Road in Bangor after deputies linked them to a Hermon home burglary and allegedly found cocaine and firearms. Penobscot County investigators are still looking for more suspects and are asking anyone with information to contact the Sheriff’s Office. 
2. Bangor City Council unanimously approves sidewalk storage ordinance amid downtown homelessness debate (newscentermaine.com) — Bangor’s City Council has unanimously approved a new ordinance limiting storage of personal belongings on sidewalks and esplanades, with particular focus on areas near the Bangor Public Library and Peirce Park. Supporters say it will improve pedestrian safety, while residents and advocates worry it doesn’t address the root causes of homelessness or provide clear options for where people can go.
3. Bangor church begins $3M redevelopment plan to demolish, rebuild auxiliary building (wabi.tv) — All Souls Congregational Church on Broadway in Bangor is launching a $3.25 million project to demolish and rebuild its aging Arlan A. Ballie auxiliary building, with demolition starting this month and construction expected to last about a year. The new, smaller two-story space will improve accessibility and energy efficiency while supporting church offices, Sunday school, and community programs that serve Bangor residents.
4. Did You Know Britney Spears Once Dated This Mainer? (1019therock.com) — Bangor’s waterfront gets a shoutout as the article notes how Waterfront Concerts will again draw big-name acts to the Maine Savings Amphitheater in 2026. It also dives into pop culture trivia, recounting Britney Spears’ brief reported romance with Bangor-born musician Howie Day and highlighting his local roots in Brewer and Bangor connections.
5. Adrianna Smith, Brandon Holt cap UMaine careers with top student-athlete award (bangordailynews.com) — UMaine standouts Adrianna Smith and Brandon Holt capped their Black Bear careers with the top ‘M’ Club student-athlete awards while giving back in Bangor. Smith interned at County Physical Therapy in Bangor and volunteered at the Bangor Homeless Shelter, while Holt joined local charity runs and YMCA events before both moved on to professional sports careers.
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