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in Bangor
Saturday, September 27th, 2025
Good morning, Bangor. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 27th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ St. Joseph’s Hospital is hosting the Commit to Community 5K/10K walk or run Sunday, Sept. 28 at Broadway Park in Bangor where participants pick up race numbers, t-shirts, and join a kids obstacle course; all proceeds support the 24/7 SAFE program that helped 865 survivors last year and is expected to aid over 200 survivors this year due to rising violence rates — a critical service in Eastern Maine. WABI 5
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Burlington Coat Factory opened a new store at 6 Bangor Mall Blvd in Bangor today and held a ribbon cutting ceremony + the store donated money to Vine Street School through the Adopt a Classroom program to help teachers buy supplies and update classrooms. FOX Bangor
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A Passamaquoddy hunter killed a deer with a spear on tribal land using a special permit and said it was his first time spearing a deer — the tribe’s chief game warden confirmed that no other permits have been issued while officials plan to update the hunting rules soon. Bangor Daily News
- ➤ Renia Shterenberg previewed upcoming shows for Bangor Symphony Orchestra’s 130th season — the season will feature a variety of performances scheduled to engage local audiences. WABI 5
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local officials say a federal shutdown next week could force Acadia to close on Oct. 1 if Congress does not agree on a budget by Tuesday. The closure may hurt local tourism and jobs as park staff face furloughs—reducing income for many area businesses. Bangor Daily News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Maine Family Planning and Planned Parenthood of Northern New England received a $6M one-time state funding today but Maine Family Planning warned the boost comes too late as flat funding and low MaineCare reimbursements may force them to end primary care services at their Ellsworth, Houlton and Presque Isle sites by the end of October—though family planning services will continue at all 18 centers. News Center Maine
- ➤ Northern Light Health said Anthem undermined the mediation process as the two parties face a Tuesday deadline to reach a contract that keeps Northern Light services in Anthem’s network. If no deal is reached, 30,000 Mainers will see their hospitals, primary care and other services leave the insurer’s network—adding pressure on care access. Bangor Daily News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 10 year old Zachary Ellis from Alton—who had a life saving kidney transplant in 2024—will receive a sports themed cabin and VIP treatment today at the Black Bears game against North Carolina A&T as part of the Make a Wish Maine program. He will ride in a limo and be honored on the field during the third quarter. Bangor Daily News
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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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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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