Today
in Bangor
Wednesday, January 7th, 2026
Good morning, Bangor. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 7th of January.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bangor Housing is closing public housing waitlists as officials tackle overwhelming demand from 3,400 applicants for 587 units. Waitlists at Autumn Park West, Crestwood Place, and Griffin Square are closed, and those for Sun Ridge Senior Apartments (opening this summer) will close by January's end as leaders call for funding. FOX Bangor
- ➤ Sangerville Fire Department received a $56,000 grant from the Gloria C. Mackenzie Foundation to buy new gear, including three airpacks, eight self-contained breathing apparatus bottles and a vehicle extraction tool, accepted on Dec. 30 at the fire station. Town officials await updates on two further grant applications. The Piscataquis Observer
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Eastern Maine Medical Center earned a five-star rating on Forbes' top hospitals list last month, making it the only Maine hospital recognized at this level. EMMC President Ava Collins credited the hospital's dedicated caregivers as they work to help Northern Light Health recover from previous financial challenges. Bangor Daily News
- ➤ Covenant Health's data breach last spring affected over 478,000 people, including many Mainers. The company mailed letters last week to inform patients in Lewiston, Bangor, and Biddeford that an unauthorized party may have accessed their personal information. Bangor Daily News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former UMaine hockey players Jeremy Swayman and Eduards Tralmaks are set to participate in the Winter Olympics in Italy next month. They will play when Team USA faces Latvia at 3:10 p.m. ET on Feb. 12. Bangor Daily News
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Tinker Bell: The Untold Story
7:00-8:15 p.m. — Cyrus Pavilion Theatre — Ticket info available — Discover the enchanting tale from Tinker Bell's perspective as the fairies of Neverland face a dire crisis.
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Orono Arcade and Pat's Pizza Gathering
4-7 p.m. — Orono Arcade LLC — Limited attendance — Enjoy a cozy afternoon of gaming and pizza with fellow enthusiasts.
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Adoption Event & Donation Drive
10 AM – 3 PM — Sandollar Spa & Pool — Adoption fees may be sponsored — Explore adorable dogs and support rescue efforts while enjoying a bake sale and merchandise.
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