Today
in Bangor
Sunday, April 12th, 2026
Good morning, Bangor. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 12th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Rebel, a fun-loving six-year-old bluetick hound mix (over 100 lbs), is ready for adoption at the Bangor Humane Society; prospective adopters should bring their other dogs for introductions and note that he may chase cats. The shelter welcomes visitors Monday-Saturday from 1-6 p.m. News Center Maine
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Abbott Memorial Library in Dexter will host a public reception for 6-year-old Avery Browne’s first art show on Saturday, April 18 from 1-3 p.m. (his watercolors and acrylics, including 'Avery’s Woods,' will be on display until April 25). The Piscataquis Observer
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ MyOldMeds.com launched a Maine-specific sharps disposal page today to help people safely handle used injections using sealed and labeled plastic containers (a locator for drop-off sites is available) and guides patients statewide to proper disposal resources. FOX Bangor
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Fly fishers are boosting their trout catches by matching fly patterns to insect hatches (stoneflies, mayflies, and caddis flies) on nearby streams; the guide offers clear steps and timing tips for local anglers. Bangor Daily News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Husson University hosted its 26th annual wheelchair basketball tournament Saturday at Newman Gymnasium. Physical therapy students (with community members and faculty) competed in a single-elimination format while enjoying concessions and children’s activities to support the Student Food Insecurity and Emergency Fund. WABI 5
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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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