Today
in Bangor
Wednesday, April 8th, 2026
Good morning, Bangor. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, WABI anchors Alyssa Thurlow and Joy Hollowell joined the Downeast Salmon Federation on the Pleasant River to catch ocean smelt for the annual Smelt Fry on April 25. The team used a 75-foot net and learned local techniques to stock the freezer before the commercial season ends. WABI 5
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday morning, crews removed the movie screens at the former drive-in site as they cleared the lot for a planned 60,000 sqft Amazon warehouse approved by the Hermon Planning Board last year + town officials and Amazon have not released further details. WABI 5
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, Maine's average price for regular unleaded gas hit $4.03—marking the first time since 2022 it exceeded $4—with Oxford, Aroostook, and Washington counties reporting the highest rates while diesel prices surged to $5.88 amid global supply concerns. News Center Maine
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ RSU 63’s board approved closing Eddington Elementary School by a 6-2 vote on Tuesday to cut costs, and voters in Holden, Eddington (and Clifton) will soon decide on a plan that calls for the school to close on July 1 pending state review. Bangor Daily News
- ➤ Avery Browne, a 6-year-old artist from Dexter, is a quarterfinalist in America’s Most Artistic Kid contest presented by Bob Ross. Voters can cast ballots by tomorrow and his artwork will be on display at the Abbot Memorial Library from 1 to 3 p.m. on Apr. 18. WABI 5
- ➤ Girl Scouts in Maine will sell cookies through early May to build programs that teach entrepreneurship and customer service skills (a key part of their community focus). The fundraiser, the largest for the organization, offers girls a chance to connect with neighbors and learn important life skills. News Center Maine
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Maine wildlife officials are tracking an increase in invasive eastern cottontail rabbits that threaten the native New England cottontails, whose numbers have doubled to about 400 since last year; they are asking local residents for help reporting sightings and working with landowners to create needed habitat (action aimed at recovery). News Center Maine
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Maine House and Senate passed a bipartisan plug-in solar bill (which may give households up to 20% electricity savings) that now heads to Gov. Mills for her signature. Federal safety standards are expected within six to 12 months. Bangor Daily News
- ➤ Bangor bus riders are frustrated by reduced service and longer wait times after Capehart now runs hourly, while officials plan mobile payment options and a fare rise from $1.50 to $2 next year to offset costs & driver shortages; a training facility opening fall 2027 aims to restore service. Bangor Daily News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ James Grancio, a 60-year-old retired carpenter from Linneus, broke his tooth two weeks ago and has not found a dentist accepting MaineCare after calling over 30 providers from Houlton & Portland. His case highlights ongoing challenges MaineCare patients face accessing dental care. Bangor Daily News
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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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