Today
in Bangor
Thursday, March 12th, 2026
Good morning, Bangor. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Bridge the Gap race will take place on Saturday, April 18 at 10 a.m., letting runners cross the Penobscot Narrows Bridge to complete a 10-mile loop or a 3-mile sprint ending in downtown Bucksport (the event revives local fundraising and supports new programs). Bangor Daily News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Bangor Symphony Orchestra will host its 18th annual Symphony Soirée’s 'An Evening of Enchantment' on Saturday, Mar. 14 at the Cross Insurance Center. The fundraiser begins at 6 p.m. with music starting at 7 p.m. (tickets: $85 single, $165 couples) to benefit its education programs. WABI 5
- ➤ At the Early Bird Breakfast Wednesday morning, Steve Lyons, director of the Maine Film Office, told local business owners that film productions boost Bangor’s economy. The chamber will not meet next month because of its awards banquet. WABI 5
- ➤ A federal antitrust settlement with Live Nation will not force a sale — nor change this year’s concerts at the Maine Savings Amphitheater in Bangor. Waterfront Concerts said the settlement only requires a new ticketing contract, so the venue’s ownership and operations stay as they are. Bangor Daily News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UMaine is cutting its operating budget by $5.6M and planning fewer than 10 staff layoffs in the next fiscal year as it addresses an $18M shortfall and deferred maintenance costs from reduced federal research funding, with details on affected positions to be shared after employees are contacted. Bangor Daily News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Downeast Ob/Gyn will close this summer due to a doctor shortage. Patients will soon get a written notice and can visit Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center, where the OB/Gyn doctors will join the hospital’s women’s health team to ensure care. FOX Bangor
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UMaine seniors Brandon Holt and Owen Fowler earned Hockey East awards on Wednesday. Holt was named best defensive defenseman while Fowler was chosen as co-best defensive forward; Holt led with 32 points and Fowler posted a plus-19 rating in play. 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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S-T-R-E-T-C-H Your Teaching Workshop 2026
8:30 AM – 2:30 PM — United Technologies Center-Region 4 — Free entry — Enhance teaching skills and bring fresh energy to the classroom with engaging breakout sessions.
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