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in Bangor
Saturday, June 14th, 2025
Good morning, Bangor. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of June.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Maine lawmakers have advanced a bill that adjusts the state’s income tax brackets — if enacted, people earning at least $41,600 but less than $85,000 will pay $2,413 plus 6.75% on the amount above that threshold, and the bill now awaits one more vote in each chamber. WABI 5
- ➤ At a webinar last week, the Maine State Chamber of Commerce urged employers to prepare for immigration inspections by updating employment records and naming a contact for government agents—attorney Katie Minervino advised asking officials for proof of their purpose. Employers are told to remain calm and follow a set plan if agents arrive. Bangor Daily News
- ➤ On June 13, the owners of Bangor Mall and the city of Bangor held a virtual hearing regarding alleged violations of nearly 10 city ordinances that require repairs on the property. Seven officials—including experts in code enforcement and environmental quality—gave testimony on hazards such as worsening potholes and a contaminated stream, with a final hearing set for August 7. FOX Bangor
- ➤ Maine lawmakers passed mobile home park protections that give resident cooperatives the right to purchase parks if they can match a seller’s price — and require corporate buyers to pay a fee to support a statewide fund. Gov Mills has 10 days to sign or veto the bills as a resident cooperative at Friendly Village Mobile Home Park in Gorham competes with a Wyoming investor while a third bill awaits more votes. Maine Public
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The 41st annual Trek Across Maine began Friday morning in New Gloucester with over 800 cyclists riding 180 miles to raise money for the American Lung Association—riders reached Bates College on Friday and will head to Saint Joseph’s College tonight before returning to Pineland Farms on Sunday. 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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