Today
in Bangor
Monday, June 16th, 2025
Good morning, Bangor. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 16th of June.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Bangor High School graduated 237 students at Sunday's commencement ceremony at Cross Insurance Center — senior Jacob Biberstein delivered a speech highlighting the students' hard work. Principal Butler awarded Charles E. French medals to the four top seniors — Teagan Atherley, Alexander Busko, Jenna Elkadi and Isabel Harrow. Bangor Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On June 10, Maine signed a law that sets farmworkers' pay at $14.65 an hour with cost-of-living adjustments starting January 1—this new rate replaces the $7.25 federal minimum wage and aims to fix a gap in labor protections. The Piscataquis Observer
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Susan Bard is the new outdoors editor for Bangor Daily News. She brings over 20 years of experience in wildlife biology, hunting, and fishing — having worked as a Maine guide — and will share outdoor stories with local readers. Bangor Daily News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Step Back Disc Golf in Blue Hill doubled its course from nine to 18 holes and will hold a soft opening on Friday, June 21 & a grand opening on Saturday. Owner Al Benner expects the expanded course & its mix of meadow & woods to attract players from Greater Bangor and nearby visitors. 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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