Today
in Bangor
Sunday, March 8th, 2026
Good morning, Bangor. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 8th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Generations Boutique & Art Studio hosted an indoor block party on Saturday in Brewer that featured arts, crafts, a sourdough bread making class, and a jewelry workshop from local businesses to uplift fellow entrepreneurs and help the community beat cabin fever. FOX Bangor
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Mainers filled TD Garden on Saturday, Mar. 7 to see Cooper Flagg perform live in an upbeat concert; fans enjoyed the energy and charm as the talented artist lit up the stage. WABI 5
- ➤ Organizers of the annual February Art Challenge hosted an exhibit at Bangor Public Library on Saturday that featured 28 collage pieces per day and showcased work from around 30 local artists. The event began as a small creative challenge among friends and has steadily grown to celebrate community art. FOX Bangor
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Downeast Ob/Gyn in Bangor will close this summer due to a shortage of physicians. Patients will be served until the clinic's final day on Thursday, July 2 as Dr. Rumsey prepares to join Northern Light Women's Health at Eastern Maine Medical Center. News Center Maine
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Acadia National Park’s Around-the-Mountain Loop offers a 12-mile ski trail with groomed carriage roads available today after a late January storm left ample snow and cold weather; skiers can enjoy up to 30 miles of scenic winter routes that show mountain views and quiet forest trails + open meadows. Bangor Daily News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Camden Hills guard Nolan Ames was named Mr. Maine Basketball Award at the McDonald’s Senior All-Stars Weekend Banquet Friday night at the Anah Shriners building in Bangor — fulfilling his lifelong dream. He averaged 27 points per game this season and will join Colby College in the fall. Bangor Daily News
- ➤ After his first NBA game on Friday night at TD Garden, 19-year-old Cooper Flagg said Maine fans lifted his spirits despite the Mavericks’ 120-100 loss to the Celtics. He mentioned a special moment with mentor Jason Tatum & his 16 points, eight rebounds, and six assists marked a promising return. Bangor Daily News
- ➤ High schoolers from across the state took part in a unified basketball tournament Saturday at Orono High School — the event, hosted by The Courageous Steps Project, raised about $5,000 to support local schools and help teens with different abilities. FOX Bangor
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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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