Today
in Bangor
Saturday, June 7th, 2025
Good morning, Bangor. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On June 6th, New England Iron Pollo and Portable Pie Place concluded the week-long Food Truck Frenzy on the Bangor waterfront by serving a variety of tasty options—visitors enjoyed the treats as the event wrapped up. WABI 5
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Penobscot County Sheriff's Office is searching for 15-year-old Anthony Buck from Etna who was reported missing on June 3 and may be in the Carmel area, and anyone with information is urged to call 947-4585. WABI 5
- ➤ A teen, Anthony Buck, 15, has been missing since Wednesday from Etna and may be in the Carmel area according to the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office—officials urge anyone with information to call at 207-947-4585. Bangor Daily News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Bangor’s umbrella art installation, Umbrella Sky, unfurled Friday evening on Cross Street between Main and Columbia as a launch party ran from 5 to 7 p.m. organized by Downtown Bangor Partnership — sponsored by Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center. Bangor Daily News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ American Cruise Lines’ ship American Independence will moor at the Bangor Waterfront docks on Sunday at 1 p.m. Additional cruise ships are scheduled to visit Bangor in coming months — four in June, six in July, seven in August and five in September. WABI 5
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Baxter State Park Authority said most trails on Katahdin opened for hikers Friday, including Abol, Cathedral, Dudley, Hamlin Ridge, Helon Taylor, and Hunt—while Saddle Slide Trail remains closed and trails on Traveler Mountain and Tote Road are fully open. The park advises hikers to pack proper safety gear after a recent tragedy that claimed the lives of Tim and Esther Keiderling. Bangor Daily News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Moose's Smokehouse and Lucy Q's will serve food on Monday during a food truck frenzy in Bangor & local residents can look forward to trying a range of dishes at the event. 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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