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in Bangor
Wednesday, September 10th, 2025
Good morning, Bangor. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 10th of September.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows rejected a Department of Justice request for voter data and election official names on Aug. 8—she said state law stops her office from sharing sensitive voter information. She called the request a fishing expedition and said her office will challenge it in court if needed. Bangor Daily News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Saving Grace Counseling is a new mental health service in Bangor that helps people get the treatment they need by asking for a $20 fee for a 12-week program—one that covers fees if clients cannot pay—and connects them to vital community support. FOX Bangor
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Bangor Rams won 21-0 last Friday with a tough style led by senior quarterback and linebacker Kyle Johnson and showed some special teams struggles. They will play Thornton Academy on Friday night at 7 p.m. in Saco— a team that beat Scarborough 44-0 last week. Bangor Daily News
- ➤ UMaine announced upgrades at Morse Field at Harold Alfond Stadium that include added family activities, improved concessions, expanded alcohol options and revised seating along with new traffic plans for game days; legal-age fans may bring drinks to their seats while alcohol sales end at the third quarter—the home opener is Sept. 13 at 6 p.m. against Stonehill. News Center Maine
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Drop-In Line Dancing
2-4 p.m. — 647 Main St, Bangor, ME — $3 for one class, $5 for both — Come and dance to a variety of music with classes for intermediate and improvers.
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PCCA Hunter Safety Course
7 AM – 4 PM — Penobscot County Conservation Association — $5 for materials — Gain essential skills and a certificate to safely hunt in Maine's wilderness.
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Stephen King Birthday Celebration
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM — Cold River Campground — $10 fee — Celebrate the birthday of Stephen King with costumes, performances, and spooky decorations.
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Wellspring's 10th Annual 5K Race for Recovery
9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Bangor Waterfront — Entry fee required — Celebrate a decade of supporting recovery with this impactful community race.
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Bangor United Multicultural Festival
10 AM – 2 PM — Bangor Public Library — Free entry — Celebrate the vibrant cultures and traditions of our community at Bangor's first multicultural festival.
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Gabriel Iglesias Live
7:30-9 p.m. — Cross Insurance Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the hilarity of Gabriel 'Fluffy' Iglesias, one of today's top comedians.
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Wheel of Fortune Live
7:30-9 p.m. — Cross Insurance Center — Ticketed event — Experience America’s Game® with a chance to spin the iconic wheel.
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Fall Arts & Crafts Supply Swap
10 AM – 3 PM — Bangor Public Library — Free entry — Bring your extra stash of art supplies to give or trade and leave with new-to-you crafting treasures.
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2025 MMA Convention Guest Registration
8 AM – 5 PM — Cross Insurance Center — Registration fees apply — Join fellow MMA fans for a weekend of exciting events and guest appearances.
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