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in Bangor
Monday, June 9th, 2025
Good morning, Bangor. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 9th of June.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Hilltop School held its first summer fundraiser Saturday at its early childhood center to raise money for classroom programs and building repairs — the event offered yard sales, raffles, a bake sale and a visit from a Chick-fil-A cow that spun a prize wheel. WABI 5
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hurricane season begins with Maine facing a 60% higher chance for storms in the Atlantic as federal budget cuts to FEMA and layoffs at the National Weather Service raise concerns about forecast accuracy and disaster response. Local emergency officials say county and state agencies are working together now—delays in federal declarations could leave communities without needed resources. News Center Maine
- ➤ Maine lawmakers will vote on a revised solar subsidy measure that caps rate hikes and could save ratepayers about $1.2 billion over the next 16 years. The bill—sponsored by Rep. Sophie Warren and backed by the public advocate—faces pushback from solar firms and clean energy advocates who worry it may slow job growth and disrupt current projects. Bangor Daily News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, PETA parked its 'Hell on Wheels' truck outside Hot Suppa restaurant in Portland, showing images of chickens being sent to a slaughterhouse and playing sounds of distressed chickens to urge people to go vegan. The group held a similar protest in Bangor on Saturday, and Pepino’s Mexican Restaurant offered half off on chicken burritos and dry rub chicken. WGAN
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Maine’s biggest cities approved few homes for sale as developers focused on rental units—driven by limited land and high construction costs—which has made it hard for first-time buyers to find options. First-time buyer Lydia Horn, a Holden native now returning to the Bangor area, saved enough to secure a two-bedroom home in Old Town for $227,500. Bangor Daily News
- ➤ Steven Farren reapplied to the Historic Preservation Commission after he installed an asphalt roof on his 1880 home on Broadway to replace the costly slate roof. The commission will review his application on July 10 — his submission includes letters from his insurance company and a contractor that confirm the roof needed replacing. Bangor Daily News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Hermon High School baseball coach Matt Kinney—a former major league pitcher with teams including the Red Sox and Brewers—uses his experience to guide his team’s pitching staff, helping players like senior Max Hopkins improve their mechanics. The Hawks hold a 9-7 record as they prepare for the Class B playoffs. Bangor Daily News
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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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