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A Bangor resident at St. Xavier’s Apartments faced repeated bat intrusions, sleeping on a bathroom floor and even in an indoor tent, leading to eight rabies shots and a dispute over landlord responsibility and Maine habitability laws.
A wastewater sample from Bangor tested positive for measles, confirmed last week, with a follow-up sample testing negative days later; officials say they do not know where the infected person resided or traveled. The Maine CDC is urging healthcare providers to screen for measles and reminding the public that vaccination is the best protection. The agency had previously confirmed five measles cases in Penobscot County in February, with no new cases announced since.
Swiss flight LX16 from Zurich to JFK declared an emergency off the coast of Maine and diverted to Bangor International Airport (BGR). The Airbus A330-300 (HB-JHK) was cruising at 38,000 ft, descended to 32,000 ft, and squawked 7700. There are no reported injuries, and the reason for the emergency has not been disclosed. Bangor ground crews are on standby for arrival.
A jet en route from Houston to Paris landed in Bangor, Maine to refuel and crashed while attempting to take off again. A Texas law firm attorney from Arnold & Itkin is believed to be among the six victims, as federal investigators (FAA/NTSB) examine the incident, with WGME reporting on the victim’s identity.
A private Bombardier Challenger 650 jet carrying eight people crashed on takeoff from Bangor, Maine, as a Northeast snowstorm reduced visibility. The airport is closed and emergency crews responded; the FAA and NTSB will investigate. The aircraft is registered to a Houston LLC; injuries have not been disclosed as the investigation begins.
Bangor Public Health launched a $550,000 case management program to address Maine's largest HIV outbreak, providing services like mental health care, housing, and substance use treatment, after previous services were terminated, aiming to build long-term support systems and increase awareness and testing across the state.
Over the past two years, Penobscot County in Maine has experienced its largest HIV outbreak, with 26 cases since October 2023, primarily among homeless individuals and drug users, driven by factors like housing shortages, drug use, and strained healthcare resources. Public health efforts have focused on testing, harm reduction, and outreach, but funding cuts and service closures threaten to hinder ongoing response efforts.
Stephen King is closing his Bangor-area radio stations WZON, WKIT, and WZLO at the end of December after 41 years of ownership, citing financial losses and his advancing age. Despite his love for being an independent owner and the local community, King has decided to shut down the stations, which have consistently lost money over the years. The stations will cease operations on December 31st, marking the end of an era for independent radio in Maine.
A 20-year-old woman from Bangor, Maine, has been charged with manslaughter after a 24-year-old man was fatally shot at a home on Highland Avenue. The victim, Daniel Ford-Coates, was pronounced dead at the hospital, and his death was ruled a homicide. The woman, Olivia Babin, has been arrested and taken to the Penobscot County Jail, while the investigation is ongoing.
Breeze Airways is adding two new nonstop routes from Tampa International Airport, allowing passengers to travel to Pensacola, Florida and Bangor, Maine. The flights to Pensacola will start in June with one-way tickets starting at $49, while the Bangor flights will begin in October with one-way tickets starting at $99. This expansion brings the total nonstop destinations offered by Breeze Airways from Tampa to 23, with the airline also introducing "BreezeThru" stops.
Court documents have revealed disturbing details in the death of 10-year-old Braxtyn Smith in Bangor, Maine, showing a pattern of abuse by his parents and grandmother, who have all been charged with depraved indifference murder. The child was found bruised, burned, and severely underweight, and had been subjected to extreme mistreatment, including being zip-tied, deprived of food, and forced to sleep on the bathroom floor and eat dog food. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ruled his death a homicide, with evidence of sodomy and signs of battered child syndrome. The accused individuals are currently in jail awaiting further legal proceedings.
A man is hospitalized after a shooting in a Bangor parking lot, with police finding him suffering from gunshot wounds and the shooter nearby, both of whom are unhoused and live out of their vehicles. The incident is under investigation, and it's unclear if the alleged shooter will face charges.
A man from Aroostock county, Maine, was arrested for arson after allegedly starting a fire in a Bangor Walmart. Firefighters responded to the fire in the menswear section of the store and were able to extinguish it. The suspect, identified as 44-year-old Lucas Landry, was apprehended after police reviewed security footage and found him acting suspiciously at the time of the incident. Landry, who is also on probation for a previous burglary charge, now faces charges of arson.
Mainers in Bangor express shock and disbelief following the tragic events in Lewiston, describing the incident as surreal and unbelievable.
The Bangor Police Department has located 12-year-old Christopher Burnette, who went missing after leaving Eastern Maine Medical Center on foot on Friday afternoon. The police did not disclose where or how he was found.