Today
in Bangor
Monday, May 4th, 2026
Good morning, Bangor. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 4th of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 33rd annual Pan New England Steel Band Festival took place Sunday along Bangor’s waterfront, where Caribbean steel pan music filled the rainy air. More than 12 bands and hundreds of spectators enjoyed instruments crafted from oil barrels + the vibrant community heritage. News Center Maine
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ AAA reported that the US average gas price hit $4.45 per gallon on Saturday, May 3, driven by supply challenges from the war in Iran (up 34¢ from the previous week). Bangor motorists should brace for further national price increases. WABI 5
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Several school districts submitted a funding application last fall for an integrated school serving grades 9 to 16 that merges academic, career, and college courses. A refined proposal is due this October as districts (including coastal schools and tech centers) aim to modernize aging facilities without extra taxpayer costs. The Piscataquis Observer
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A quiz invites Bangor residents to test their knowledge of Maine home prices using real listings — data shows that median prices have risen from about $240K in early 2020 to more than $407K recently. Bangor Daily News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ A local fishing guide recommends four must-have dry flies — Adams, Mosquito, Elk Hair Caddis, and Humpy — for catching brook trout in Maine waters. The guide explains that each pattern works well in settings from quiet ponds to fast streams to help anglers boost their catch. Bangor Daily News
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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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Melodies for the Mind 2026
6-9 PM — Husson University — Fundraising event — Enjoy an evening of comedy and R&B music while supporting mental health recovery programs.
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I Love The 90's Tour
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Cross Insurance Center — Tickets available — Enjoy the beats of the 90s with Young MC and nostalgic hits.
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