Today
in Bangor
Monday, March 9th, 2026
Good morning, Bangor. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 9th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 5th Annual Lady Sienna Pickleball Classic was held last weekend at Armstrong Tennis Center to raise funds for Lint Rollers & Lemonade, which aids families facing serious medical challenges. The event raised over $60,000, donating $30,000 directly to support 30 families and honor Sienna White Probert’s memory. WABI 5
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 'shot heard around Maine' is remembered from March 8, marking a pivotal moment in local history. This retrospective piece highlights an event that shaped our community’s cultural heritage. WABI 5
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Coast Guard cutters Thunder Bay + Bridle + Tackle will break ice on the Penobscot River today through March 11, while cutter Shackle will work on the Kennebec in late March. River users are advised to remove personal property before operations begin. Bangor Daily News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Downeast OB/GYN in Bangor announced it will close on July 2 due to staffing challenges that left the owner on call around the clock. Patients will receive written notices as Dr. Christopher Rumsey moves to Women’s Healthcare of Maine. FOX Bangor
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ More than 7,600 apartments in Maine’s USDA Section 515 Program face rising risk of unaffordability as mortgages mature and owners sell — lawmakers will consider a bill on Tuesday to extend the state tax credit that preserves affordable homes in communities like Orono and Washburn. 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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Ballroom Dancing with Robert Causey
8-9 p.m. — The Wilson Center — Free entry — Learn various styles of Ballroom Dance in a fun and relaxed atmosphere with no partner required.
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