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in Bangor
Sunday, February 1st, 2026
Good morning, Bangor. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 1st of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Friends of the Mountain are raising $5.95 million to purchase Big Moose Mountain as a nonprofit ski area; the group has raised over $2.6 million, installed cedar siding on a shelter, and secured a 12-person snowcat through local donations — boosting upgrades for trails and lifts. Bangor Daily News
- ➤ Local celebrities raced in the Celebrity Egg Ride (each $50 donation equals one egg) as part of the 53rd annual Dysart’s Snowmobile Ride-In Weekend to raise funds for Pine Tree Camp in Rome. The final Radar Run is set for Sunday. WABI 5
- ➤ After more than 350 locals spent over 1,200 hours assembling 42,000 pieces, Bangor Public Library completed its giant puzzle on Friday. The 7-panel artwork featuring global landmarks will now have a home in a community space — staff will choose a location that echoes the project’s spirit. FOX Bangor
- ➤ The annual celebrity egg ride returned to Hermon Saturday, with riders jostling eggs to support Pine Tree Camp’s outdoor programs for people with disabilities; each egg earned a $50 donation, continuing a 50-year tradition of community support. FOX Bangor
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ At a fly-fishing festival in Bethel, local guides competed in a one-fly contest that celebrated Maine's legacy of angling + featuring historic patterns tied by Carrie Stevens and modern achievements of Selene Frohmberg from Gardiner. The event honored a tradition that continues to inspire the community. Bangor Daily News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UMaine women’s basketball team won 92-42 over UMass Lowell on Saturday afternoon at Memorial Gym in Orono, with senior players Asta Blauenfeldt and Adrianna Smith scoring 26 and 21 points to boost their record to 11-11 overall. Bangor Daily News
- ➤ Saturday saw Maine’s skijor circuit begin in Bangor with 44 professional and novice teams racing on a 1,000-foot track + building community spirit. The circuit will move to Topsham next week, followed by the Triple Crown at Skowhegan Fairgrounds. WABI 5
- ➤ During last Friday's 2-0 win at UMass Lowell, UMaine hockey saw Brock James from Falmouth become only the second Maine native to score in 11 years. Coach Ben Barr said having a full roster of local players is unrealistic because Maine's small population limits the available talent pool. Bangor Daily News
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Harlem Globetrotters Game
7-9 p.m. — Cross Insurance Center — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a fun-filled evening of basketball entertainment with the legendary Harlem Globetrotters.
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Valentine's Day Course Dinner
5-10 p.m. — KANÙ — $31 to $50 — Indulge in a customizable romantic dinner with five decadent courses and wine pairings.
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Bangor Anime Convention 2026
3:30-9:59 p.m. — Cross Insurance Center — Tickets available — Bangor's first and only all-anime convention returns for an exciting three-day event.
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BHP In-Person Live Day Training
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. — Brewer Community Center — Pre-registration required — Complete your certification with expert training on essential skills.
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