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in Bangor
Tuesday, May 27th, 2025
Good morning, Bangor. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 27th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, May 31, Heather Burgess from The Glass Feather Studio will sell unique glass art pieces at Bangor Humane Society from 1 — 5 p.m. The $50 art pieces will help fund medical care for the animals. WABI 5
- ➤ Hundreds of people marched downtown in Bangor during the annual Memorial Day parade on Monday, led by Bangor High School’s Junior ROTC and featuring speeches and ceremonies to honor veterans. The event ended with a wreath laying, taps and a 21-rifle salute at the USS Maine monument—continuing a cherished local tradition to remember those who served. Bangor Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Bangor Daily News and Maine Monitor announced that Daniel O’Connor will join on July 7 as a Report for America corps member to cover rural government and local politics—he earned his journalism degree at Seton Hall and has freelanced on political issues. He said he is eager to learn about Maine communities and expand local reporting on government challenges. The Piscataquis Observer
- ➤ Maine lawmakers approved two bipartisan bills that would strengthen dam safety and add $5 million for municipal repairs as the proposals passed committee votes of 12-1 and 9-4 earlier this month. The measures aim to boost the state’s dam safety agency and hold negligent dam owners accountable (lawmakers noted nearly 970 aging dams exist in various conditions). News Center Maine
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A new study by Feeding America shows Maine had the highest rate of food insecurity among children in New England and the second highest overall in 2023. The report shows one in eight Mainers and one in five children struggled with hunger (Washington, Piscataquis, Aroostook and Somerset counties had the highest rates) while the Good Shepherd Food Bank calls for community action to end hunger. WABI 5
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CoComelon Melon Patch Musical
6-9 p.m. — Cross Insurance Center — Fun for families — Ms. Appleberry and JJ invite kids to a joyful musical adventure in the Melon Patch.
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Matt Friend Live Performance
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Cross Insurance Center — Tickets available — Experience the comedic talents of Matt Friend, a young comedian and impressionist who brings a refreshing old soul perspective to humor.
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Veazie Garden Club Annual Plant Sale
10 AM - 1 PM — 304 Stillwater Avenue Furniture — Free entry — Shop for a variety of plants and gently used gardening tools at this community favorite event.
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Halsey Live Concert
6:30-8 p.m. — Maine Savings Amphitheater — Tickets from $68 — Experience Halsey's energizing performance alongside rising stars Sir Chloe and Hope Tala.
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This Extraordinary Place: The Allagash Wilderness Waterway
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Sea Dog Brewing Co — Free entry — Engage in networking and discussion about Maine's stunning wilderness waterway.
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National Cancer Survivor Day Celebration
11 AM – 1 PM — Mason's Brewing Company — Free entry — Celebrate life and resilience with inspiring survivor stories and a walk along the riverwalk.
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30th Annual Maine Child Welfare Education Conference
7:15 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. — Cross Insurance Center — Not specified — Engaging discussions and networking opportunities surrounding child welfare in Maine.
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