Today
in Bangor
Sunday, April 19th, 2026
Good morning, Bangor. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 19th of April.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Challenger Learning Center of Maine hosted its annual E-Waste fundraiser Saturday in Bangor to support its STEM education programs & safe disposal of electronics. Organizers said funds raised helped provide hands-on science experiences and reduce landfill waste. FOX Bangor
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Maine’s long-running forest research partnership faces uncertainty as federal budget cuts and a reorganization prompt the U.S. Forest Service to review its 57 research stations + local experts warn that reducing federal support may force forest managers to depend on guesswork rather than long-term data. Bangor Daily News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A local paddler learned that even the strongest swimmer can gasp dangerously when falling into cold water. After an experience on the Penobscot River, he now wears thermal protection and follows Coast Guard guidelines (for water below 70°F). Bangor Daily News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The University of Maine football team is in a quarterback battle this spring after Carter Peevy’s eligibility ended last fall. Three candidates are competing during spring practice with the contest set to conclude at the Jeff Cole Memorial Spring Football Game on Saturday, April 25. Bangor Daily News
- ➤ The 59th Kenduskeag Stream Canoe Race took place Saturday at 11 a.m. along a 16.5-mile course that saw 881 paddlers in 461 crafts amid perfect water levels. Trevor Maclean earned his 20th win finishing in 2:11.49 — though some competitors capsized at Six Mile Falls. Bangor Daily News
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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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Soul Friends Pet Expo
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. — The Furniture Gallery — Free entry — Celebrate local rescues and connect with potential soul friends for your future family.
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