Today
in Bangor
Monday, July 28th, 2025
Good morning, Bangor. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 28th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Over the weekend, hundreds visited Loud Dog Farm along the Bucksport-Orrington line for statewide Open Farm Day; the event let local families see heritage breed livestock and sustainable farming. The farm will host its first Honeybee Festival on Aug. 16 — featuring beekeeping demos and vendors. FOX Bangor
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Rescuers found an injured woman lost in the woods in Carmel on Sunday afternoon—using her 911 call, a dispatcher guided a sheriff deputy while the Carmel Fire Department helped carry her to safety for medical care. Bangor Daily News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ State and federal agencies responded Friday after a houseboat swamped Tuesday while being towed for repairs at the Sail, Power and Steam Museum. DEP and Coast Guard teams removed about 50 gallons of diesel fuel and set up containment booms — the investigation is still ongoing. Bangor Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Penobscot County officials chose a 30-acre site at Ammo Industrial Park in Hampden for a new jail and signed an option agreement for exclusive property rights—wetlands reviews confirmed the land's viability while additional tests are needed. The county will later ask voters to approve a bond for construction and relocating the facility—details on funding and capacity remain under review. Bangor Daily News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Doctors warn that rising extreme heat is putting stress on pregnant people and unborn babies, leading to dehydration, nausea, and premature labor. Maine has nearly doubled its days of extreme heat in the past five years—prompting calls for better patient education on heat risks. Bangor Daily News
- ➤ Northern Light Health and Anthem did not reach an agreement on reimbursement rates—negotiations stalled in June and patients with Anthem may face out-of-network changes if the current contract expires. Thirty thousand primary care patients could see non-hospital services change effective Sept 30 while hospital coverage may shift by Dec 30. Bangor Daily News
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Design Fest 2025 Kickoff
9-11 a.m. — Rize - CoWorking & Collaboration Space — Free entry — Enjoy coffee and creative networking in a relaxed coworking atmosphere.
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Maine Basketball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 2025
10 AM - 2 PM — Cross Insurance Center — Refund policy available — Celebrate the contributions to Maine Basketball at the annual induction ceremony with brunch and festivities.
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Goldenrod Walk
4:30-6 p.m. — Fields Pond Audubon Center — Free entry — Explore the diverse goldenrod species and their botanical features on a leisurely walk this summer.
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Maine Veterans Project Resource Giveaway
10 AM – 2 PM — Jeff's Catering & Event Center — Free entry — Connect with local organizations for vital resources and non-perishable food assistance.
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Brit Floyd Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Maine Savings Amphitheater — Ticket information available — Experience the iconic music of Pink Floyd performed live by Brit Floyd.
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Matt Schuster Concert
6:30-10:30 p.m. — Maine Savings Amphitheater — Ticket purchase required — Enjoy an evening of heartfelt music with Matt Schuster as he performs his popular track 'Who Are You Kidding?'.
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Annual Butterfly Festival
10 a.m.–2 p.m. — Fields Pond Audubon Center — Free entry — Celebrate butterflies with crafts, tagging, and a colorful parade.
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Billy Idol Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Maine Savings Amphitheater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the legendary sounds of Billy Idol and Joan Jett & The Blackhearts during their summer tour.
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