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Happy Diwali! Diwali celebrations may vary in different communities, but their significance and spiritual meaning are generally “the awareness of the inner light”. It is also the beginning of the new financial year for the business community.

Safety Reminder: Check the batteries in your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors twice a year. Heating Season is upon us, do it today.

The Bangor High School Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps will host the Greater Bangor Area Veteran’s Day Parade on 11 November 2023. The parade will assemble on Vista Way in Brewer (Brewer Plaza), proceed down Wilson Street and cross the Chamberlain Bridge. From there the parade follows Main Street to State Street and ends on Exchange. The route is approximately 1 ½ miles. There is a brief pause when the parade reaches the reviewing stand for a respectful ceremony. All vehicles must have a valid registration, insurance and inspection. There will be no exceptions. This includes antique vehicles. All vehicles over 40 feet in length must have a ground guide on each side of the vehicle. General information: 1. Position vehicles at 0900. This is for the safety of children and adults assembling in this space limited area. 2. Pedestrians assemble by 0945. 3. Parade steps off at 1015. 4. Veteran’s marching will be at the front of the parade and is coordinated thru Cole Transportation, not Bangor JROTC.

The Bangor School Department will be closed November 10, 2023 in honor of Veterans Day.

First Day of School Tuesday, September 5th.

PCHC will be providing fall sports physicals for $25 at the BHS Health Clinic. Call 404-8247 to set up an appointment.

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If your student needs to access their school email to complete impact testing for Fall athletics, please reach out to the IT Team (tech@bangorschools.net) or by phone at 207-992-5564. You may also email the Director of Community Relations and Safety at rphinney@banorschools.net.