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in Bangor
Thursday, April 16th, 2026
Good morning, Bangor. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lisa Sockabasin of Wabanaki Public Health and Wellness explained on Wednesday night that a day of awareness is set for May 5th to honor indigenous women, girls, and relatives in Bangor (aiming to educate the community and encourage healing). FOX Bangor
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation announced its 2026 fellows yesterday, including three Maine winners — fiction writer Jessica Anthony of Portland, photojournalist Samantha Appleton of Rockport, and poet Myronn Hardy of Portland — who can receive up to $100,000 to support independent creative work. Bangor Daily News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At Maine Discovery Museum, the Maine Science Festival offered 7th- and 8th-graders hands-on STEM activities and demos from seaweed projects to textile innovation — a program that shows local talent in science and engineering. News Center Maine
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Maine’s ‘Big Night’ is the spring migration when amphibians move to breeding pools—volunteers help guide creatures like salamanders and frogs across roads as warm, rainy nights trigger their movement across the state. Bangor Daily News
- ➤ Ruby-throated hummingbirds from Central America are beginning their annual journey to Maine as warmer weather draws them north; a few have been seen in southern areas, and residents are urged to put out feeders (a simple sugar and water mix) and plant native flowers to welcome more. News Center Maine
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bangor’s overnight warming shelters closed Wednesday night (leaving many unhoused residents to search for new support) as city officials and local groups continue to expand housing and treatment services. FOX Bangor
- ➤ MaineDOT will begin construction on Hogan Road on April 20, building a new bridge, rehabilitating the eastbound span, and removing the westbound span — drivers may face lane reductions and ramp closures until late fall 2027 as final work wraps in Fall 2029. News Center Maine
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Northern Light Health is holding Volunteer Appreciation Week to honor local volunteers and promote healthy living in the community. The program will feature local recognition and health resources (detailed schedules to be announced soon). WABI 5
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UMaine edged Husson 2-1 when senior Madison Hand hit a decisive pinch-hit homer at the Pierre and Catherine Labat Softball Complex Wednesday night — marking UMaine’s 16th win in meetings while Husson fell to 21-4. Bangor Daily News
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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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Great Home Expo by Hammond Lumber
12-3 a.m. — Cross Insurance Center — Various entry fees — Explore local businesses showcasing home improvement products and services.
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