Today
in Bangor
Monday, March 30th, 2026
Good morning, Bangor. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 30th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ At the Old Town-Orono YMCA on Sunday, the Easter Bunny joined a breakfast event where families enjoyed crafts, an egg hunt, and a raffle for an Easter basket (a celebration that underscores the YMCA’s commitment to fun) while the center plans Healthy Kids Day on April 18. WABI 5
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ At Williams Family Farm on Rt. 9 in Clifton, John and Elaine Williams have nearly 3,300 taps in operation and plan to add 400 to 500 more next season to meet growing demand—Maine's maple production has doubled since 2005. The Piscataquis Observer
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Applications for Maine’s Paid Family Medical Leave program open today. The state collects a 1% tax from both workers and employers to build funding for up to 12 weeks of pay for qualifying leave (medical, parental, military family or safe leave). WABI 5
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A new guide details Maine’s top fishing spots like the restored Androscoggin River for brook trout and historic Upper Dam, along with renowned trout ponds in Baxter State Park and Deboullie Public Reserve Land, plus Grand Lake Stream’s catch-and-release salmon runs in fall — a must-read list for every angler. Bangor Daily News
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Developer Emily Ellis, behind the Maine Woods project, got Bangor Planning Board approval to build 13 townhouse-style duplexes (26 rental units) on outer Broadway amid neighborhood concerns over traffic and flooding. Neighbors remain split as the new project adds housing amid a citywide shortage. Bangor Daily News
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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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