Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 28th of September.
Good morning, Bangor.
🏘️ Community
A Brewer teen collects donations for his third annual birthday cake fundraiser during his birthday month; items will benefit local food pantries and nonprofits in Bangor (he aims to gather 5,000 supplies) as he also supports his friend undergoing cancer treatment.
Sawyer's Shave Ice held a free shave ice event today in Bangor to support the Purple Iris Foundation, which helps Maine families fighting cancer, and Jade Bonenfant will donate all tips as she prepares for the Pound The Pavement 5k.
Over 800 participants joined the annual St. Joe's Commit to Community event at Broadway Park Sunday morning, choosing a 5K walk, 5K run or 10K run to raise funds for the SAFE Program at St. Joe's, aiming to gather $250,000 for essential care + donations remain welcome online.
🌲 Environment
Maine’s rare Arctic char are turning bright orange-red for fall spawning and drawing anglers to select lakes & ponds, but fishing on these state heritage waters ends Sept.
30.
📰 Real Estate
A 640-sqft log cabin on 10 wooded acres near Lower Lake Road in Danforth has been on market since December 2023 and costs $175K.
The camp lacks a kitchen and bathroom but has a screened porch and two loft areas (potential bedrooms) and lies less than two hours from Bangor.
🏈 Sports
UMaine football lost 43–17 to Elon on Saturday at Rhodes Stadium in North Carolina — the loss marked the team's fourth straight defeat while Elon improved to a 4-1 record.
Maine's six NCAA Division III football teams all lost their games last weekend.
Endicott defeated Husson 35-6 while Curry beat Maine Maritime Academy 34-14 and Western New England edged University of New England, leaving all teams winless in conference openers.
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