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in Bangor
Wednesday, March 11th, 2026
Good morning, Bangor. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Greater Bangor firefighters completed ice rescue training in Glenburn Tuesday using specialized equipment for water and shoreline operations + practical team exercises, while officials stressed that the training builds skills needed for emergencies on icy lakes used for outdoor sports. WABI 5
- ➤ Friends of the Dexter Meeting House hosted its second annual chili cookoff on Saturday, March 7 at the First Universalist Church in Dexter. Nine entries and over 40 taste testers chose Marc Bosse as Judge’s Choice winner and Julie Farnsworth as People’s Choice winner, with both receiving gift cards from Reny’s Department Store. The Piscataquis Observer
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Bangor’s 14,000-seat Maine Savings Amphitheater may be sold as part of a federal antitrust settlement that requires Live Nation to divest 13 venues; if approved by a judge, the venue will request bids from new ticket sellers to continue hosting summer concerts. Bangor Daily News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Bangor Beautiful is inviting local artists to submit black and white pattern designs themed on Bangor’s heritage for a new mural on the Chamber building. Submissions are due through May — the project will be completed this summer. News Center Maine
- ➤ UMaine will begin repatriating 532 artifacts and human remains from at least 26 individuals to Wabanaki tribes next month per federal law. The items, gathered from sites along the coast and near the Penobscot River, include tools and funerary objects that date back thousands of years. Bangor Daily News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Preliminary data from Maine’s Department of Marine Resources shows 2025 lobster landings fell to 78.8 million pounds, about 7 million pounds less than 2024. Earnings reached $619 million & high prices point to a shift from the 2010s boom. Maine Public
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Coast Guard began icebreaking operations on the Penobscot River at Bucksport Tuesday morning to keep waterways open and prevent spring floods from affecting Bangor. Officials asked residents to remove ice-fishing tents by the end of the week & stay cautious near the ice. WABI 5
- ➤ Gov. Janet Mills tapped the Blaine House maple tree Tuesday to officially begin Maine’s maple sugaring season; she joined local maple producers as they prepared for Maine Maple Sunday Weekend on Mar. 21 and 22, an event that supports over 800 jobs and contributes significantly to the state’s economy. WABI 5
- ➤ Governor Janet Mills tapped the Blaine House maple tree Tuesday ahead of Maine Maple Sunday weekend on March 21 and 22. The maple syrup industry, valued at 55 million, gains support as families visit sugarhouses statewide. FOX Bangor
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local vet tech Andie Babcock now provides in-home pet care services across central Maine with her support dog (Chunky) helping reduce pet anxiety and save lives. She typically makes 30 to 40 stops weekly, offering nail trims, ear cleanings, and more as her business grows. WABI 5
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UMaine football players filled the student section in Orono Monday night to cheer for the women's basketball team during a playoff game, bolstering team spirit as the squad clinched a conference championship spot + their energy lifted campus camaraderie. Bangor Daily News
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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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