Today
in Bangor
Monday, June 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Bangor. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 2nd of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Melinda Lamb and her younger sister Sierra moved into a renovated three-bedroom unit on Smith Street Avenue on May 1 after four years of homelessness; the home was fixed up by nonprofit Design Wall Housing to give them a fresh start. The nonprofit spent nearly two years rebuilding the vacant house with community funds and volunteer help and will complete a second apartment early June — adding more affordable housing soon. Bangor Daily News
- ➤ On Sunday, motorcyclists of the Low XII Riders Maine Chapter rode from Central Maine Harley Davidson in Hermon to Dover and back—honoring Shriner Marvin Tarbox who died in a parade in 2011 and inspiring a scholarship fund in his name. WABI 5
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Alton Whitney, 44, was arrested on Pleasant Street in Passadumkeag just before 6 p.m. on Saturday for two counts of unlawful trafficking after a traffic stop revealed methamphetamine, crack cocaine, and drug paraphernalia—the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office said the investigation is ongoing. WABI 5
- ➤ Alton Whitney, 44, was arrested on Saturday in Passadumkeag after a traffic stop on Pleasant Street led deputies to find over 100 gross grams of methamphetamine and 25.5 gross grams of crack cocaine—he was charged with two counts of unlawful trafficking and his bail was set at $35,000. FOX Bangor
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Over one hundred community members took part in Bangor Take Steps 5K at Husson University on Sunday, raising more than $30K for research into Crohn's and Colitis—local teenagers affected by the diseases organized the walk to boost awareness. FOX Bangor
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Runners braved rain at the Great Bangor Marathon and Half on Sunday as 277 athletes from 33 states and Canada took part in both the marathon and half races. Thirty-year-old Danny White won the men's marathon in 2:44:30 while thirty-seven-year-old Flori Davis finished the women's race in 3:10:56—improved course signage helped keep runners on track. Bangor Daily News
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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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An Evening with Timothy Cotton
5-7 p.m. — Books-A-Million — Book purchase required — Celebrate the release of 'Donut Holes for the Soul' and meet Bangor's own author Timothy Cotton.
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