Today
in Bangor
Sunday, May 17th, 2026
Good morning, Bangor. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 17th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Sawyer’s Shave Ice celebrates its one-year anniversary with a birthday party today from 2 to 5 p.m. in Bangor, featuring local vendors + a raffle for a free shave ice year. WABI 5
- ➤ Volunteers joined the annual Adopt-A-Garden event on Saturday morning downtown, tending over 100 gardens by weeding and planting flowers as part of Big Dig Week. Community members including healthcare staff and longtime gardeners worked hard to brighten local public spaces. News Center Maine
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Five Below is opening today at 10 a.m. at 480 Stillwater Ave to offer a treasure-hunt-style shopping experience with most items priced between $1 and $5. The new Bangor store is the fifth in Maine and is designed for shoppers who enjoy playful deals. Bangor Daily News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Moose collision season is at its peak this May as drivers along I-95 near Bangor and across northern Maine face higher risks when moose shed their coats and become hard to see in low light. Wildlife officials urge extra caution at dawn and dusk to help avoid dangerous crashes. Bangor Daily News
- ➤ After months of harsh winter weather, local anglers found that heavy infestation by the hemlock woolly adelgid has led to towering hemlocks falling in a favorite trout stream early in May. Fishermen noticed vibrant brook trout navigating a maze of broken branches that once protected their habitat. Bangor Daily News
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Steel Magnolia, a new project for 13 duplex rentals on N Bangor Rd, broke ground on April 22 after approval on April 21 in Bangor. The units will offer affordable living with six to eight ready by fall and the rest by the end of 2027. WABI 5
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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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Riff Johnson Live at Blue Sky Lounge
7-11 p.m. — Blue Sky Lounge — Cost Info not provided — Experience the energetic sounds of Riff Johnson, a one-man band with a nostalgic flair.
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Ballroom Dancing with Robert Causey
8-9 p.m. — The Wilson Center — Free — Learn various styles of ballroom dance in a friendly and inviting environment with no experience or partner required.
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