Today
in Bangor
Thursday, March 5th, 2026
Good morning, Bangor. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Old Town is closing Main Street this Saturday from 5—7 p.m. for the Fire and Ice Festival, which features live music, a sledding hill, and s’mores while proceeds go to the Good Neighbor Fund; a UMaine Men’s hockey game will be livestreamed at 7 p.m. in Binette Park. WABI 5
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Bangor Beautiful and the Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce ask local artists to submit black and white Bangor-themed designs with a brief statement on how each design represents our city. Selected designs will form a large community mural by Maine artist Rachel Gloria Adams in downtown Bangor this summer. FOX Bangor
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Literacy Volunteers of Bangor seeks volunteer tutors to help adult learners as more than a dozen students wait for assistance. The organization will hold tutor certificate training on Wednesday, Mar. 25, and aims to add 30 volunteers by month’s end. News Center Maine
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ NOAA is reviewing a 20-year-old rule that slows vessels in whale habitat—conservation groups warn that changes could endanger right whales while Maine fishermen cite higher trip costs. The draft notice aims to cut regulatory burdens and may set a precedent for future adjustments. News Center Maine
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ John Byrne, a Bangor financial advisor, said yesterday that rising Middle East tensions and oil price spikes have added volatility to the market, advising investors to diversify portfolios & rebalance accounts to ease fluctuations for long-term stability. FOX Bangor
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Employees from Northern Light Health will wear blue on Friday, Mar. 6 to raise awareness for early colorectal cancer screening at Northern Light Mayo Hospital in Dover-Foxcroft. Health officials urge residents to consult their providers for timely screening plus note that early detection improves treatment outcomes. The Piscataquis Observer
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Flagg family, longtime Celtics fans (now cheering for the Mavericks with son Cooper despite an eight-game absence from a foot sprain), will head to TD Garden Friday at 7 p.m. where about 2,000 Mainers are expected while their other son Ace plays UMaine playoff basketball in Newark. Bangor Daily News
- ➤ UMaine forward Adrianna Smith was named America East Conference player of the year on Wednesday and became the first in conference history to record 1,000 career points, 1,000 rebounds and 400 assists on Saturday. Bangor Daily News
- ➤ Minnesotan Keith Aili, 51+ won this year’s Can-Am 250 sled dog race in Fort Kent, finishing in 27 hours, 25 minutes. Race officials began counting final results when musher Mark Roberts finished at 7:18 a.m. Tuesday. The County
- ➤ Maine’s top high school seniors will gather in Bangor for McDonald’s All-Star Weekend at Husson University, where a foul shot contest starts at 8:15 a.m. Saturday and a Friday night banquet at Anah Shrine Hall will crown award winners (top players include Maddie Provost and Nolan Ames). Bangor Daily News
- ➤ UMaine women’s basketball prepares for a challenging quarterfinal vs UNH today at 6:00 p.m. at Memorial Gym in Orono; the team has a 12-win streak after a recent comeback & will aim to limit UNH’s key player DeChent with strong defense. Bangor Daily News
- ➤ Hampden Academy beat top‑seeded Messalonskee 2-1 in triple overtime at Alfond Arena on Wednesday night after sophomore Wyatt Allen tapped in a pass from freshman Henry Armell 2:15 into the third overtime; the Broncos will face South champ York in Saturday’s 1 p.m. state championship game at Cross Insurance Arena. Bangor Daily News
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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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Bangor Art Society Annual Open Juried Show
10 a.m. – 8 p.m. — Bangor Public Library — Free entry — Showcase of creativity with local and regional artists vying for top honors.
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