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in Bangor
Friday, June 6th, 2025
Good morning, Bangor. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Penquis C.A.P. will join NeighborWorks Week from June 7—14 to celebrate its work in supporting affordable housing in Maine communities. The nonprofit uses strategic funding and partnerships to boost homeownership and preserve rental homes for thousands of Mainers. The Piscataquis Observer
- ➤ Bangor Housing reopened its splash pad today after repairing broken pipes so residents can cool off as local pools remain closed — the facility is open from 8 a.m. until dusk and will host a block party on June 26th from 11—2 with games, food, and music. WABI 5
- ➤ Over 300 Red Knights—firefighters, former firefighters and their families—are riding in the 2025 Yankee Rally for the first time in Maine to raise funds for five charities, including Make a Wish Maine and Ronald McDonald House; the weeklong event has rides, auctions and raffles across the state. WABI 5
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A new documentary titled InhuMAINE by local filmmaker Rogan O’Donnell shows how Bangor’s homelessness has grown since the pandemic and will premiere today at a film festival in Portland—78 minutes of raw interviews with homeless individuals, service providers, and public officials highlight challenges like an HIV outbreak and the closure of the city’s largest encampment. The film aims to spark conversation about long-standing issues in our community. Bangor Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sen. Collins questioned Commerce Secretary Lutnick in Washington about Canadian tariffs and proposed rules that threatened Maine's lobster industry — the Commerce department said it will protect the industry with new science standards and USMCA trade rules. WABI 5
- ➤ State lawmakers are pushing for new legislation to protect Maine's mobile home parks amid rising housing costs. The bill—which builds on a law giving residents first refusal when parks are sold—received strong bipartisan support in the Senate and now goes to the House. FOX Bangor
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A new UMaine study compared over 7,000 medical queries and found that AI gives clear, factual diagnoses—though it does not show the compassion that human doctors provide. Dr. C. Matt Graham said AI could help reduce workloads and support clinicians while urging more oversight to keep patients safe. News Center Maine
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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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