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in Bangor
Saturday, May 31st, 2025
Good morning, Bangor. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 31st of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On May 28, a 74-year-old hiker was rescued from Borestone Mountain around 11 a.m. after falling 15 feet onto rocks and then 10 feet while reaching for a water bottle—fellow hikers and first responders provided aid before the Maine Forest Service airlifted him to a trauma center where he is in stable condition. The Piscataquis Observer
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Log Jam Vintage opened on Friday at 2 p.m. at 8 Harlow St.—this new store was started by Jeremy Richardson and Miriam Davidson to help fund the preservation of a nearly 200 year old lighthouse on Mistake Island. The shop sells men’s and women’s clothing made during and before the 1990s and is their first brick and mortar location. Bangor Daily News
- ➤ Tri-City Pizza’s TikTok video features a display of its pizzas and playful local clues—earning over 3.7 million views, nearly 5,000 comments, and more than 1,200 shares across the app. Bangor Daily News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ James Valiante, 43, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Stacey D. Neumann to three years in prison and three years of supervised release for trafficking meth and fentanyl in a drug ring operating in Penobscot and Aroostook counties—one of 20 people sentenced in the investigation with two defendants awaiting sentencing. Bangor Daily News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Maine Savings Amphitheater in Bangor is hosting a summer concert series with headliners like Zac Brown Band performing today at 6:30 p.m. and other major artists scheduled through August; ticket holders can add $30 parking at Pickering Square garage — inside the venue and waterfront food options are available while strict bag rules and a ban on lawn chairs are enforced. Bangor Daily News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Authorities report that Maine's first comfort dog died after overheating in a state vehicle and the Department of Public Safety is investigating the air-conditioning malfunction—experts warn pet owners that even mild temperatures can quickly rise inside a car and cause heat stroke. WABI 5
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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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Mini Golf and Ice Cream Social
6-8 p.m. — Fielder's Choice Ice Cream — RSVP required — Enjoy a fun evening of mini golf and ice cream with friends in Bangor.
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