Today
in Bangor
Sunday, March 29th, 2026
Good morning, Bangor. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 29th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bangor area radio stations helped fight hunger by collecting boxes of pasta, pasta sauce, and cash at the Brewer Hannaford Saturday as part of their annual Ton of Pasta event — the drive brought in enough supplies to feed over 4,000 Mainers. FOX Bangor
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Maine producers are expanding their maple syrup operations by adding taps and new technology to meet strong global demand; Williams Family Farm in Clifton now taps over 3,000 trees and plans to add hundreds more taps next season (output has nearly doubled since 2005). Bangor Daily News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Orono High School hosted the 80th annual Maine State Science Fair today with 250 students competing for nearly $1 million in prizes. The event, organized by the Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance (MMSA) and the Jackson Laboratory, featured projects in biology, psychology, and agriculture. WABI 5
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Maine’s Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife updated its ten-year Wildlife Action Plan to include over 700 species of birds, mammals and fish (plus hundreds of rare plants as early habitat warnings). Officials say the plan will guide targeted conservation amid climate change and development pressures. WGAN
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ House Minority Leader Billy Bob Faulkingham faced nearly $3,500 in fines for employing a 14-year-old on his lobster boat in summer 2024—he accused Governor Janet Mills’ administration of political targeting and challenged the ruling in Augusta earlier this month. Bangor Daily News
- ➤ Last week, Graham Platner drew about 100 supporters at a town hall in East Millinocket (a local mill town) as he leads his challenge to Senate incumbent Susan Collins. Voters backed his outsider message while recent efforts from Gov. Mills added to the debate. Bangor Daily News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Brewer High hockey alumni took to the ice Saturday at Penobscot Ice Arena in a memorial game that raised funds for a $1,000 scholarship for a Brewer senior honoring Brandon Cook + Jordan Parkhurst, whose loss in separate car accidents inspired the event. WABI 5
- ➤ At the University of Maine’s Memorial Gym in Orono, around 200 athletes with and without intellectual disabilities played in the Central Maine Basketball Tournament. The Special Olympics event featured full 5-on-5 games and skill stations to show teamwork + dedication. News Center Maine
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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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The Garbologists
Apr 23 – May 10 — Penobscot Theatre Company — Ticket info TBA — Explore the hidden stories behind our discarded items through the eyes of a city sanitation worker.
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