Today
in Bangor
Monday, June 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Bangor. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 23rd of June.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Mills is traveling to Canada today to strengthen economic ties after cross-border travel dropped due to federal tariff uncertainty + she will meet with Saint John business leaders before meeting New Brunswick and Nova Scotia officials on Tuesday and Wednesday and returning to Maine on Thursday. WABI 5
- ➤ Bangor firefighters will build a new $703,000 live training facility using cargo shipping containers—allowing it to be reconfigured for active fire training—by May 2026. The department received a $679,000 grant and added $24,000 to serve over 100 departments statewide. Bangor Daily News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The closure of HEAL in Bangor in March ended long-standing health services, leaving parts of eastern Maine without state-certified syringe programs. A Deer Isle-Stonington group is working to restart a syringe exchange once a month — while other organizations try to fill the gap with limited services. Bangor Daily News
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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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Talent Show Week
July 21-27 — Bangor / Holden KOA Holiday — Free entry — Unleash your creativity and showcase your unique skills during a fun-filled talent showcase.
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