Today
in Bangor
Thursday, June 5th, 2025
Good morning, Bangor. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of June.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Rescuers continue searching for 28-year-old Esther Keiderling on Katahdin’s Tablelands after her father, Tim Keiderling from Ulster Park, was found dead Tuesday — nearly 30 game wardens, four dog teams, park rangers, and Maine Army National Guard crews using helicopters have combed the area since Wednesday while trails remain closed. The Piscataquis Observer
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ True North Theatre will stage Life Sucks, a play that shows how life can be hard, at the Cyrus Pavilion at the University of Maine on Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and on Sunday at 2 p.m. The production mixes dark humor & features adult language, sound effects & themes of suicide. Bangor Daily News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Maine Bureau of Highway Safety has planned a free Rule the Road event for 15 to 18-year-olds at Saint Mary’s Church on Ohio Street this Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The event uses driving simulations — from a mock traffic stop to a golf cart ride with impairment goggles — to help young drivers practice and improve their skills. WABI 5
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Wildfires in Canada lowered air quality on Wednesday for sensitive groups in Maine as the state warned that rising particle pollution and ozone levels may worsen breathing problems. Residents, especially those with respiratory issues, should monitor updates using the AirNow app—staying alert to changing conditions. FOX Bangor
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Senator Susan Collins announced Wednesday that federal funds for the Maine AgrAbility program have been restored to aid loggers, fishermen and farmers. The program—run by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension—has already helped about 1,600 workers and will resume training and technical support to reduce injuries in high-risk jobs. Bangor Daily News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday, June 4th, The Red Barn Roadshow and Bear Bites offered new recipe options during Food Truck Frenzy week in Bangor. The Red Barn Roadshow is based in Augusta while Bear Bites served at the UMO campus—all adding taste to the local food scene. WABI 5
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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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Walter Hunt 4th of July 3K Road Race
9:45-10:45 a.m. — Brewer Auditorium — Entry fee required — Experience Maine's fastest road race as you gear up for the Brewer-Bangor parade.
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Downtown Bangor Sidewalk Art Festival 2025
9 a.m.-4 p.m. — Pierce Park, 125 Harlow St. — Free entry — Celebrate local creativity with over 100 Maine artists, live music, and delicious food in the heart of Bangor.
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