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/u/Mikeyd1997
Helicopter following an “orb” in Bangor, Maine
Witnesses
Unknown
Duration
Unknown
Source material
3
Timeline
2
Source context
Limited context
Interesting, but still missing stronger corroboration or harder source material.
Source provenance
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Live sighting record 6c0b3873-5e89-4513-84d6-d592cbed3cfc.
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Field Intelligence
Moon phase
37% illumination
Last quarter — moderate moon brightness
Solar window
Weather
Open-MeteoArea activity
Context notes
Heavy cloud cover (100%) — limited visibility
Extracted details
Observed facts
Occurred
Apr 11, 2026, 12:55 AM
Timezone
Eastern Time
Location
Bangor, Maine
Witness account
Narrative
Time: 11 April 2026, 8:55pm Location: Bangor, Maine Anyone else see this in Bangor tonight? I was heading northbound on I95 at 8:55pm tonight, just north of exit 187, I saw this helicopter closely following an orb. They were heading west-southwest and moving slow. The orb did not have any navigation lights. It was much brighter than the helicopters search light. Nothing on the flight radar app. Orb or new military training? I’m trying to post a video, let me know if it doesn’t work. Edit: Ini...
Case progression
Timeline
Witnesses place the encounter near Bangor, Maine.
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Cover image
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Original report
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telemetry
Environmental pass
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