Today
in Bangor
Thursday, June 19th, 2025
Good morning, Bangor. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On June 14, over 10,000 people attended the Maine Whoopie Pie Festival at the Piscataquis Valley Fairgrounds in Dover-Foxcroft where bakers made over 50,000 pies. Organizers faced token shortages and long traffic jams—so they will work with emergency services to improve safety and parking for next year's festival. The Piscataquis Observer
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Diahanne Morse of Hermon filed a wrongful death lawsuit alleging that Mitchell Brown incited his brother Glenn Brown—serving a life sentence for fatally shooting Tina and Richard Bowden in 2020—by lying about a trust dispute, claims that Mitchell Brown denies while no court dates have been set. Bangor Daily News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Retailers oppose the proposed $1.50 cigarette tax increase, warning that Bangor shoppers may cross to New Hampshire for lower prices. Peter Brennan of the New England Convenience Store & Energy Marketers Association said the tax will hurt low-income customers and risk losing entire customer baskets—threatening overall sales. WGAN
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Maine Game Wardens will host the North Woods Throwdown at The Ballpark in Old Orchard Beach on Saturday, June 28th — facing West Virginia’s Natural Resources Police for the first time. The event will raise funds to support Operation Game Thief and other programs that keep wardens safe in protecting our natural resources. WABI 5
- ➤ The Maine House did not pass Wednesday a budget addition that would have raised the state cigarette tax from $2 to $3.50 (77-71 vote) and helped cover extra Medicaid costs (the measure now heads to the Senate). Bangor Daily News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Gorham native MacKenzie Holmes signed as a free agent with the Seattle Storm earlier this week and made her WNBA debut Tuesday night against the Los Angeles Sparks—she played for five minutes and grabbed one rebound following knee surgery that sidelined her last season. 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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Crush Cancer Fundraiser Ball
7-11:59 p.m. — Blue Sky Lounge — Tickets required — Dance the night away while raising funds to fight cancer in a fun and stylish atmosphere.
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