Today
in Bangor
Thursday, March 27th, 2025
Good morning, Bangor. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 27th of March.
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On March 29, early before sunrise, a partial solar eclipse will start in Maine with the sun appearing as a crescent and Caribou expecting up to 85% coverage. The eclipse will peak just after sunrise and last about 40 minutes—viewers should use eclipse glasses for safety. News Center Maine
- ➤ Black bears have left their dens as spring begins and are searching for food near homes. Residents should secure trash and bird feeders indoors—this helps keep the bears away from yards—so they do not make a meal of leftover foods. The Piscataquis Observer
- ➤ Baskahegan Co. said it may have to lay off logging contractors on its Down East timberland if millions in federal funds for climate-smart forestry do not come through by June. The funding freeze—linked to a review of promised grant money—has left local landowners and logging companies uncertain about future harvest practices. Bangor Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Broadway in Bangor was reduced to one lane from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. yesterday, remains so today, and will be until 3 p.m. Friday for work at the I-95 overpass. Massachusetts-based New England Infrastructure Inc. is backfilling the aging 152-foot bridge—used by about 50,000 vehicles daily—as part of a $30.6 million project with $9.3 million in federal funds. Bangor Daily News
- ➤ Secretary of State Shenna Bellows announced her run for governor in the 2026 race this morning at the Hancock Community Center and said she grew up locally after attending Ellsworth High and Middlebury College. She will travel to Augusta today to continue discussing her campaign—highlighting her role as the state's first female Secretary of State. FOX Bangor
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday, Duke freshman Cooper Flagg helped his team win a second round game against Baylor and broke his family's NCAA tournament win record—one that he had shared with his mother Kelly, who played on Maine’s upset team over Stanford. Bangor Daily News
- ➤ Harry Duvall is an 88-year-old UMaine hockey fan from Falmouth who has loved the game his whole life. After his granddaughters gifted him tickets to the Hockey East Championship last Friday, a video of his cheering went viral—bringing him comfort after he lost his wife in December. Bangor Daily News
- ➤ UMaine hockey, holding a 24-7-6 record with a stingy defense that allowed just 1.89 goals per game, will face Penn State at 8:30 p.m. tomorrow at the PPL Center in the NCAA Allentown Regional—UConn will make its tournament debut as it meets in-state rival Quinnipiac at 5 p.m. to challenge high offensive firepower across the bracket. Bangor Daily News
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Bangor Boat Show
7:59 PM - 11:59 PM | Cross Insurance Center | Cost varies | Discover an array of boats and accessories at the Bangor Boat Show.
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STRETCH Your Teaching Workshop
8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. — United Technologies Center-Region 4 — Registration required — Enhance your teaching skills with this inclusive professional development workshop for educators.
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Senior Living Excellence Showcase
9 a.m. - 7 p.m. | Fairmount Boarding House, Bangor, ME | Free entry | Explore award-winning senior living communities and their commitment to quality dining and activities.
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Come From Away Musical
7:00-8:30 p.m. | Cross Insurance Center | Ticket prices vary | Experience the heartwarming true story of a small town's kindness after 9/11 through a stirring musical.
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Trailblazing Women of Country
7-10 p.m. — Collins Center for the Arts — Tickets from $30 — Celebrate the legendary women of country music, featuring their iconic hits performed by rising stars.
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Great Home Expo
Various times — Cross Insurance Center — Check local listings — An excellent opportunity for Maine businesses to showcase their products and services.
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20th Annual Spring Paving Seminar
7:15 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. — Cross Insurance Center — Cost information not available — Engage with industry professionals at this informative seminar on paving techniques.
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Ricky Montgomery Performance
7 p.m. — Collins Center for the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience Ricky Montgomery's journey in music with his electro-laced, emo-tinged alt-pop hits.
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Ham Trot at Bangor Elks Lodge
1-5 p.m. — Bangor Elks Lodge — Proceeds benefit the Elks National Foundation — Enjoy the annual Ham Trot with a chance to win while savoring delicious ham lunch.
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Steven Page Live Concert
7-10 p.m. — Collins Center for the Arts — Tickets from $30 — Experience the unmistakable sound of Steven Page, the beloved voice of Barenaked Ladies, performing live with The Steven Page Trio.
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