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šŸŒ± What does the new $4M jail funding mean for Penobscot County?

Good morning Bangor! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ā˜€ļø

In today's newsletter:

  • What does the new $4M jail funding mean for Penobscot County?
  • How many 9-1-1 calls Bangor dispatchers juggle every single day
  • See how Husson studentsā€™ research is opening doors beyond Bangor

Also on today's calendar: Wizard of Oz themed Murder/Mystery Dinner at Hollywood Casino Hotel and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 66 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Saturday: Cloudy, temps: high: 60, low: 40.
  • Sunday: Cooler with periods of rain, with a high of 48 and low of 32 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. State approves $4M for county jails, Penobscot County officials say permanent increase needed (newscentermaine.com) ā€” Bangor-area residents could see some short-term relief at the Penobscot County Jail after lawmakers approved $4 million in extra state funding, with about $500,000 expected locally. County officials say the money helps with serious structural problems and overcrowding but warn taxpayers still face long-term questions over a new jail versus alternatives like diversion programs.
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2. It's National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (wabi.tv) ā€” Bangorā€™s Regional Communications Center is marking National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week by spotlighting the unseen dispatchers who handle about 100 emergency calls a day. Operations manager Theresa Perry explains how these 9-1-1 professionals guide first responders, manage intense situations, and rarely receive public thanks despite their lifesaving role in the community.
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3. Husson hosts 16th Research and Scholarship day (wabi.tv) ā€” Husson University in Bangor just showcased more than 45 student and faculty research projects during its 16th annual Research and Scholarship Day at the Beardsley Meeting House Atrium. From healthcare innovations to long-term academic work, students like senior Thomas Hinton shared projects that helped launch next steps such as graduate study at Dartmouthā€™s Geisel School of Medicine.
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4. Brewer schools will pay $350K to conservative activist's estate (bangordailynews.com) ā€” Brewer schoolsā€™ insurer will pay $350,000 to the estate of conservative activist Shawn McBreairty, ending his First Amendment lawsuit with a settlement and no admission of liability. The long-running case, tied to his online post about Brewer High School bathrooms, was formally dismissed this week in U.S. District Court in Bangor with prejudice and without costs to either side.
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5. Maine avoids measles outbreak after cases popped up in February (newscentermaine.com) ā€” Healthcare leaders in Bangor say Maine narrowly avoided a wider measles outbreak after five cases appeared in February, including the stateā€™s first in seven years. Strong vaccination rates, quick quarantines, and coordination between Bangor hospitals and the Maine CDC helped contain the virus, but local providers warn theyā€™re staying vigilant as measles surges nationally.
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šŸ—“ Events Nearby

    Friday April 17
  • Play and Learn Mahjong
    The Durgin Center , 274 State St , Brewer
    12:30 pm
  • BHS - JV Baseball vs. Lawrence @ 4:30 p.m. (pre-season)
    Bangor High School Bangor, ME 04401
    4:30 pm
  • BHS/HA - Boys Lacrosse @ Lewiston at V-5:30/JV-7:00 p.m.
    Bangor High School Bangor, ME 04401
    5:30 pm
    • Saturday April 18
  • GSG Formal Spring 2026
    IMRC Center - Innovative Media Research and Commercialization Center , University of Maine , IMRC Center 101 Stewart Commons , Orono
    6:00 pm

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šŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hi everyone, it is that time of year again!
    Our chickens and ducks are laying eggs everyday. If you would like fresh, free ranged eggs please let me know. (Nextdoor Capehart)
  • Goodwin Recruiting posted a job opening for Restaurant Manager in Bangor. Apply here.
  • Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Bangor. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bangor here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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