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in Bangor
Tuesday, February 24th, 2026
Good morning, Bangor. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of February.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Jim Collins runs New England Cupboard in Hermon where locals can buy homemade dips, spice rubs and the famed Bakewell Cream developed in the 1940s+ the family business makes its own mixes and ships over 100 products across North America. WABI 5
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Jelly Roll is coming to perform on Saturday, June 20 at the Maine Savings Amphitheater with special guest Kashus Culpepper (tickets start on Friday at 11 a.m.). WABI 5
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Two MDI labs will get over $7.3M in state and private funding from the Maine Technology Asset Fund. The Jackson Laboratory will renovate its Bar Harbor building to create a Humanized Mouse Model Production Facility — MDI Bioscience will modernize its space to boost translational research. Bangor Daily News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife released its 2025 moose harvest report today, recording 2,309 kills from 4,075 permits with a 57% success rate for standard + adaptive hunts while indicating 76% of harvested moose were between 0.5 and 4.5 years old. The Piscataquis Observer
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Two Narraguagus High School teens caught a 15-pound lake trout while ice fishing on West Grand Lake during their February vacation. Parker Scully, 14, and Branden Alley, 15, battled the trophy fish for 20 minutes before releasing it as a prized local catch. Bangor Daily News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Lawrence Bulldogs seniors Maddie Provost and Ashley Shores combined for 56 of their team's 65 points in a regional championship win against Gardiner last Friday at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, setting up their Class B state championship game later this week (with 29 and 27 points respectively). Bangor Daily News
- ➤ The Maine Association of Basketball Coaches has announced finalists for the Miss and Mr. Basketball awards, selecting three senior girls and three senior boys from local schools. Some finalists are headed to state finals later this week, and winners will be named at the McDonald’s Senior All-Star Banquet early March. Bangor Daily News
- ➤ On Saturday, Feb. 21, the Easton Bears beat Jonesport-Beals 58 to 42 at the Cross Insurance Center to win the Class S North regional championship in Bangor — now the team will face the Valley boys of Bingham on Saturday, Feb. 28 at the Augusta Civic Center. The County
- ➤ Highlights from Maine’s high school basketball tournament in Bangor show outstanding plays and teamwork. The top-10 list from the Bangor Daily News features key moments—from Aden Jeffers’ buzzer-beater to record-breaking 40-point games—capturing the tournament’s thrilling action at the Cross Insurance Center. Bangor Daily News
- ➤ At the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, rival coach Pat House granted Caribou High senior Liv Adams—recovering from season-ending knee surgery—a final chance to score during the basketball tournament to honor her effort. The local event also featured standout performances from Easton and Wisdom teams. Bangor Daily News
- ➤ Team USA Men’s Hockey won a historic 2-1 overtime victory against Canada on Sunday—ending a 46-year gold medal drought—and former UMaine star Jeremy Swayman was in the roster. Kids at Sawyer’s Arena in Bangor expressed excitement after discussing the win. WABI 5
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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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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.
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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.
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Silent Book Club
5:30-7 p.m. — The Stage Door — Free entry — Enjoy a cozy evening of quiet reading among fellow book lovers with snacks and drinks.
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Veterans Jobs and Career Fair
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Hollywood Casino Hotel & Raceway Bangor — Free entry — Explore career opportunities tailored for veterans and network with potential employers.
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