News for Community
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Troy Industrial Solutions Meets Quality Certification Requirements for AISC
Brewer, ME - At Troy Industrial Solutions (TIS) Brewer, maintaining high standards of quality and excellence is a priority. One of the ways we demonstrate our commitment to these principles is through the rigorous AISC (American Institute of Steel Construction) certification process. It assures our customers that our ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Community, General News Article, Press Release
Thursday, December 19, 2024
KeyBank announces 2024 Foundation grants and charitable donations to Maine nonprofitsDonations total $600,000 for organizations across the state of Maine
PORTLAND, ME – December 19, 2024 – KeyBank announces the list of charitable sponsorships and KeyBank Foundation grants made in 2024 to numerous nonprofit organizations in Maine. The gifts and grants focus support to address homelessness, food ...read more
Categories: Community, General News Article, Press Release
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
BANGOR, ME – Hollywood Casino Hotel & Raceway is bringing live music back to the Sound Stage Lounge for the first time since it was restricted due to the pandemic in 2020. Friday night, Maine native and Nashville performer Kayla Wass returns to Hollywood Casino, where she had performed a number of times prior to 2020.
The return of live music to the Sound Stage Lounge is the latest step ...read more
Categories: Community, General News Article, Fun Facts
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
The County Commissioners Office would like to announce the retirement of long time Commissioner Peter Baldacci after 36 years of dedicated service to the citizens of the County.
Commissioner Baldacci was elected as Commissioner of District 1 (Bangor, Brewer, Clifton, Eddington, Holden, Orrington) in 1986. He will retire as of December 31, 2024 to enjoy time with his family.
The County has ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Political, Community, Press Release
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
After 11 1/2 remarkable years of service, we are both excited and saddened to announce the retirement of Nettie Kilby from Bangor Area Staffing Solutions. Nettie joined us in 2011, and played a crucial role in opening our office that year. Under Nettie’s leadership, the BASS office grew into a successful branch, and the impact she has made both on our company and those individuals whom she ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Community, Economic, General News Article, Human Interest, Press Release
Thursday, December 12, 2024
Bangor, Maine (December 12, 2024) This year marks the 10th anniversary of our Lung Cancer Screening Program, a milestone that underscores the dedication and compassion of the people who have made it a success. Over the past decade, this program has touched countless lives, providing early detection and treatment options for those at high risk of developing lung cancer.Our team of highly skilled ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Community
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Bangor, Maine—The holiday season is about to get a whole lot jollier as the annual Santa
Claus Pub Crawl returns to Downtown Bangor on Saturday, December 14th, starting at 3:00
PM. Organized by Melissa Smith, owner of Happy Endings and 11 Central, the event invites
participants to enjoy festive food and drink specials at participating bars and restaurants—all
while supporting a great ...read more
Categories: Community, General News Article, Fun Facts
Monday, December 09, 2024
At Penquis, we believe in the power of community support to make a difference in the lives of those facing hardships. One of the ways we extend this care is through our River Room, a resource space stocked with new, basic household and personal hygiene items. These essentials—things we all rely on every day—are often out of reach for individuals and families in need, including many of the homeless ...read more
Categories: General News Article, Community, Human Interest
Wednesday, December 04, 2024
This holiday season, you can make a lasting impact on children in our community by supporting one (or both!) of our heartfelt programs: Christmas is for Kids and the Community Kids’ Resource Room. Your time and generosity can help us spread joy and hope to those who most need it. Volunteering is also a wonderful way to unite your colleagues as a team, fostering connection and shared purpose while ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release
Monday, November 25, 2024
Animated light show to debut on Downtown Bangor holiday tree Friday
BANGOR, ME – Hollywood Casino Hotel & Raceway is bringing a little extra holly and jolly to Bangor’s Holiday Tree this year. The 36-foot Norway Spruce will feature an animated light and music show in West Market Square, brought together by the Downtown Bangor Partnership and sponsored by Hollywood Casino.
“The ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release
Monday, November 18, 2024
Hospitals’ highest priority is keeping patients safe from preventable mistakes. On November 15, Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center received the top patient safety score, an A grade, from The Leapfrog Group’s Hospital Safety ScoreSM.The medical center has earned a consistent A ranking since Spring 2023 and has seen clear improvements in recent years in preventable errors, including ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Community, General News Article
Friday, January 26, 2024
Bangor, Maine – The Christine B. Foundation (CBF) has provided medically tailored grocery packages equivalent to 400,000 meals to eastern Maine residents affected by cancer since March 2020. With only two staff and 120+ volunteers leading the mission, the Cancer Nutrition Assistance Program has grown tremendously in the last 3.5 years and experienced an increased need for this integrated ...read more
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