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Bangor's City Manager Catherine M. Conlow announced today the appointment of Mark J. Hathaway of Bangor, ME., as Chief of the Bangor Police Department, subject to the confirmation of the Bangor City Council at its regular meeting on May 13th. Chief Hathaway was selected from a field of thirty eight applicants, four of whom recently interviewed for the position.

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Have you seen Walton?  The puppy was stolen yesterday afternoon from the Animal Welfare Society in West Kennebunk.

Walton is a 4 month old mixed breed, he was not yet ready for adopton, he hadn't received all his medical and temperament tests

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Hi, I’m Misty!  I’m a beautiful 1 year old, grey, short haired cat, with mesmerizing yellow eyes.  I’m a little shy at first but, spend a few minutes with me and I will crawl into your lap and show you my extra toes!

To find out more about Misty, and all the other cats and dogs currently available for adoption at the SPCA, visit them on the Bar Harbor Road in Trenton, call them at 207-667-8088, check out their adoptable animals l

Lights, Camera Action!  We're off again, fighting the battle for truth, justice and to keep you from spending hard earned money on movies that suck. My ever faithful movie companion Mom and I headed over to the Bangor Mall Cinemas on Sunday to check out Oblivion

The movie runs 126 minutes, Rated PG-13 for sci-fi action violence, brief strong language, and some sensuality/nudity.  Directed by Joseph Kos

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The L.L. Bean 100th anniversary tarp that covered the infield of Fenway is being recycled in a very L.L. Bean way.

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Townsquare Media and Catholic Charities  are pleased to sponsor Kid's Fest today, April 20th now through 5 PM at the Brewer Auditorium. Kid's Fest, presented by Playland Adventures and General Rentals is a completely free event with bounce houses, pony rides by Coldbrook Equestrian, the Flannery Brothers performing from 1-2 PM, Wingnut the Clown from 11-1 and legendary magician Danny Baker from 2 - 2:45!

Some of the vendors here are All Saints School Summer Camp, Back and Balance Wellness Center, Bagaduce Photo, Bangor Savings Bank, Bangor Y, Bangor Youth Hockey, Electricity Maine, Just 4 Kids, Katahdin Pediatric Dentistry, La Cena, LC Sweets, Robert O'Cupcake, Sluggers, Sneakin' In Science, Specialty Sweets, Stonewall Stables, Sweetser, Tastesfully Simple, Temporary Ink Sanity, Tradewinds Resort and Thirty One Gifts!

The investigation into the Boston Marathon bombing seeped into New Bedford, Mass. on Friday evening with the questioning of several people who knew suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev.

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What’s going on this weekend? Who’s playing where? Every Friday we’ll feature your weekend nightlife options in the area!

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A new website devoted to Maine's recreational trails is now online.  It contains online maps and other information that may be of use to you if you enjoy hiking, biking or riding in the woods.

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As you do your spring cleaning this year, keep a special event in Bangor in mind. Get rid of your old televisions, computer monitors, microwaves, answering machines, etc at the Challenger Learning Center's annual E-Fair!

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