Today
in Bangor
Monday, March 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Bangor. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 23rd of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Williams Family Farms in Clifton hosted the 42nd annual Maine Maple Sunday event yesterday with maple tastings + free samples, pancake breakfast, and family activities while donating part of the proceeds to Holbrook Recreation Center. FOX Bangor
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ An oil spill from a heating fuel tank in Orrington caused a temporary road closure Sunday morning near Snows Corner at Dow Road and Johnson Mill Road, and DEP and Clean Harbors quickly contained the spill using a vacuum truck (officials said such spills are common during Maine winters). FOX Bangor
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kate Garland, a horticulturist at the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Office, advises local gardeners to test soil, adjust pH with lime or mulches, and add compost to boost nutrient levels before spring planting. Her tips warn against over-tilling to avoid compacting soil (blocking air and water). Bangor Daily News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Local anglers are set to use decades-old tandem trolling fly techniques as lakes clear of ice soon, relying on methods perfected from the mid-20th century to boost spring fishing for trout and landlocked salmon (including traditional designs like the Gray Ghost). Bangor Daily News
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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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Riff Johnson Live
6-10 p.m. — Bogeys — Tickets available — Experience Riff Johnson's nostalgic tunes as he performs live in his home state of Maine.
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E-Waste Fundraising Event
8-11 a.m. — Challenger Learning Center of Maine — Suggested donation $10+ — Recycle old electronics and support STEM programs for students across Maine.
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ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification
9 AM – 5 PM — University of Maine Cooperative Extension — $150 for course and exam — Gain nationally-recognized certification essential for food industry professionals.
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The Nite Show Live Honoring George Hale
6-8 p.m. — Gracie Theatre — Ticket proceeds support Brewer Community School music & theatre — A lively tribute to broadcasting icon George Hale.
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