Good morning, Bangor.

On Friday, June 13, the Bangor Lodge of Elks #244 helped deliver $4,000 worth of food to Levant Food Pantry through the Elks National Foundation's Gratitude Grant—partnered with Hannaford.

The lodge had previously delivered $2,000 worth of food to Brick Church—while Samaritan Inc runs daily food drives for eight local pantries.

Hundreds gathered at Bangor Waterfront Park on June 14th to join the national No Kings Day of Action protests organized by Indivisible—organizers estimated about 1,000 protesters attended while local leaders including Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey and Maine Veterans for Peace president Adam Toothaker spoke on issues like Medicare, Medicaid, and social services. The protest aimed to show community strength in a time of national debate over government authority.

Team Mimi’s 13th Annual Softball Tournament was held Saturday at Union Street’s Recreation Area in Bangor starting at 8 a.m. to raise money for Northern Light Health’s Champion the Cure Challenge—founder Tommy Hosmer said the event honors his late grandmother and marks a milestone with over $100,000 raised since its start.

Maine lawmakers advanced part-two of the biennial budget bill during an overnight session—setting funding priorities for health care, child welfare, general assistance, housing and other critical programs.

The bill will now move to further legislative consideration as the deadline approaches.

The Bangor Rams came back to win 7-3 over the Messalonskee Eagles on Saturday, with Lucas Rutherford and Kyle Johnson playing key roles in a game marked by solid pitching and timely hitting.

Coach Dave Morris said the team will play in the Class A North final on Tuesday—continuing their strong playoff run.

Emma Tripp pitched seven shutout innings on Saturday as Bangor beat Camden Hills 1-0, sending the Rams to Tuesday’s regional championship game.

Coach Sophia Sciarappa said Tripp’s strong pitching and the team’s effort—coming after a season with just two wins—made the win possible.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.