Today
in Bangor
Monday, June 30th, 2025
Good morning, Bangor. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 30th of June.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Today, a Maine-based tofu maker is doubling its production space in Rockport from about 2,800 to nearly 6,000 square feet; the expansion will allow the company to hire more workers and install advanced processing equipment—along with a solar array—to boost output by 50 percent by early next year. Bangor Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Carollynn Lear—Bangor’s new city manager—said her main goals are to fill empty positions and address housing and homelessness while she prepares for federal changes and works with city officials. She added that learning local procedures and planning carefully will help her meet the city’s needs. Bangor Daily News
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Bangor’s first tiny home park opened in November at 1337 Hammond St. after city officials approved the project in February, and it now features 30 compact, 320-square-foot homes with full amenities and a $1,300 monthly rent—residents like Denise LaGasse and Maggie Lusk-Johnson say they appreciate the safe, quiet space that meets local housing needs. Bangor Daily News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Westbrook native Carter Amico was drafted by the Philadelphia Flyers in the second round of the NHL Draft on Saturday night. The 6-foot-6 defenseman—who played with the U.S. National Team Development Program—will join Boston University as a freshman this fall. WABI 5
- ➤ Fort Kent native Kelsy Stromski is training to join a group of a dozen riders in the upcoming Mongol Derby— the world’s longest horse race spanning 600 miles. She will attend a training academy in Mongolia and host an endurance riding retreat in Fort Kent from Sept 11 to 14 while working to raise $20,000 before the race begins in August. Bangor Daily News
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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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MVP Summer Food Drive
All day — Cole Land Transportation Museum — Donations welcome — Contribute non-expired canned goods and pasta to support local veterans.
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