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in Bangor
Thursday, June 26th, 2025
Good morning, Bangor. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Registration is open for the 2nd annual Pins and Pines Golf Scramble benefiting Pine Tree Camp's 80th anniversary and will be held on Saturday, July 26 with a 9:00 a.m. tee off at Hermon Meadow Golf Club. Foursomes cost $320 and come with a complimentary $30 green fee, contest entries and raffle draws to support the camp's open door tuition fund—ensuring every dollar helps keep the camp accessible. FOX Bangor
- ➤ Geaghan’s Pub and Craft Brewery in Bangor is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a two-day event that began yesterday featuring live music until 7 p.m. and food until 8 p.m. + it has expanded its space with a new outdoor kitchen and beer barn. Today, the celebration continues with live music from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. + the brewery, which opened on July 1st and began brewing in 2012, remains a community favorite. WABI 5
- ➤ Habitat for Humanity of Greater Bangor delivered its 30th affordable house on Wednesday morning in Bangor as Eastern Maine Community College students helped build it over nearly a decade. The 80% finished home is expected to be completed by late summer or early fall — the nonprofit is finalizing a partner family. WABI 5
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Mills ended her four-day trip to Canada on Wednesday when she met Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston in Halifax and returned to Maine on Thursday—she had also met with New Brunswick leaders earlier to discuss trade and tourism. WABI 5
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Governor Mills declared yesterday as Cooper Flagg Day to honor Cooper Flagg, a Maine native from Newport who is expected to be the first pick in the NBA draft. New Balance celebrated the day by raising flags at its Norway — Skowhegan facilities to mark the star's achievement on the court. Bangor Daily News
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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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