Good morning, Bangor.

Food Not Bombs in Bangor provided warm meals Saturday featuring Lunar New Year recipes (dumplings, soup, stir-fried vegetables and rice) to anyone in need while offering clothing and community support, and organizers plan a Purim event later this month.

The Mainely Music Chorus spread joy across Bangor on Valentine's Day, Feb.

14 — their performance celebrating love and community spirit in a heartfelt show.

Local families celebrated Lunar New Year early on Saturday at the Maine discovery museum in partnership with the Bangor Chinese School, featuring a dragon dance + traditional foods.

Organizers said they plan to make the celebration an annual event to highlight Chinese culture.

114 soldiers of the 136th Engineer Vertical Construction Company returned from deployment to Saudi Arabia on Feb.

14 after completing over 70 infrastructure projects worth nearly $800,000. The unit now bolsters Maine communities as they resume local service.

Central Aroostook’s Panthers eked out a 39 — 36 regional win over Woodland yesterday at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor.

The team relied on tight defense — including forcing 32 turnovers — to hold off a late rally as they looked to reclaim their champion status.

Ellsworth Eagles beat MDI Trojans 47-42 in a high school basketball semifinal at Cross Insurance Center on Saturday, Feb.

14 during the Class B North tournament. The game highlighted deep community ties as families from Ellsworth and Bar Harbor cheered the teams.

Bangor Daily News photographers covered the North regional high school basketball tournament on Feb.

14 at the Cross Insurance Center and Augusta Civic Center, capturing intense plays and strong team energy.

On Saturday, Feb. 14, Cony boys basketball from Augusta thrilled the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor with a series of powerful dunks during a 63-51 regional tournament win over Presque Isle; Parker Morin led with 21 points as senior forward Ben Hanke sparked the dunk party.

Bangor sophomore Nate Grunkemeyer scored 11 of his team-high 17 points in the final 7:14 to help the Rams rally from a three-point deficit and beat Lewiston 54-43 at the Augusta Civic Center Friday night.

The win sends Bangor into Wednesday’s semifinals against the Camden Hills vs. Skowhegan winner.

The tourney-favorite Madawaska Owls won 53-37 against Penobscot Valley last Saturday in Bangor.

Now 16-3 and the No. 2 seed in Class D North, they will face Fort Fairfield next while freshman Quinn Pelletier led with 15 points & 5 assists.

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.

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.

Cat In The Hat Live Show

6-9 p.m. — Cross Insurance Center — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a delightful live performance of the beloved children's classic.

Deep Dish Pizza Cooking Class

12-2:30 p.m. — UNO Pizzeria & Grill — Ticket includes pizza demonstration and lunch — Master the art of Chicago-style deep dish pizza in a fun, interactive cooking class.