Today
in Bangor
Wednesday, October 8th, 2025
Good morning, Bangor. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Maine Highlands Federal Credit Union is taking food donations to help local backpack programs until Nov. 7—each donation earns one guess entry for a candy jar and a $25 Amazon gift card, with the closest guess winning—making a local effort to support families. The Piscataquis Observer
- ➤ Make-A-Wish Maine celebrated its 2,000th wish when it sent off Kiley Barron, an 18-year-old from Winslow living with a rare metabolic disorder, Tuesday morning at Bangor International Airport—her wish is to visit Disney World with her family in the near future. The organization said it gives Maine children with critical illnesses joy and eases families from planning and cost concerns. WABI 5
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Some Theatre Company will stage The Addams Family at Bangor Mall from October 9—19, and the show is presented entirely in greyscale to echo the eerie charm of the 1960s TV series. WABI 5
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Starting Monday, Bangor will restore full bus service on Hammond Street and Center Street routes next week with buses running every 30 minutes instead of once an hour after cutbacks from a driver shortage—free driver training and a new fixed-stop system via the Community Connector will help address the issue. Bangor Daily News
- ➤ Bangor Public Works is preparing for winter by training 16 new plow drivers and checking nearly 40 pieces of equipment—leaf collection in the Queen City will begin Nov. 5. WABI 5
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UMaine’s sophomore goalie Kiia Lahtinen leads Division I with 163 saves in four games and has been noted for her strong play against Wisconsin and Quinnipiac—she is under consideration for the Finnish Olympic team but says her focus is on UMaine as she prepares for her home opener against Saint Anselm on Friday at 2 p.m. Bangor Daily News
- ➤ Freshman Josh Partal from Bangor leads Stanford with six assists as he boosts the team’s strong national standing—he will next play Pittsburgh on Oct. 11. Bangor Daily News
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Pound The Pavement 5K Color Fun Run/Walk
9 AM – 1 PM — Sea Dog Brewing Co — Registration fee applies — Join a colorful 5K fun run to support cancer survivors and enjoy a post-race celebration.
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Maine Humane Conference
8:30 AM – 4:30 PM — Hollywood Casino Hotel & Raceway Bangor — Free entry — A day of insightful sessions on animal welfare and networking in the Maine Humane community.
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Cirque du Soirée Masquerade Ball
6-11:30 p.m. — Bangor Grande Hotel & Conference Center — Benefits The Bangor Humane Society — Dance the night away in elegance while supporting our furry friends.
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Maine Witch Walk and Goblin Market 2025
1-4 p.m. — Bangor Waterfront Park — Donations accepted — A whimsical one-mile walk featuring costumed participants, a witch dance, and a lively Halloween Goblin Market with vendors.
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5K for Heating Oil Benefiting Maine Veterans
10:00-11:30 a.m. — Washington Street School Building — Entry fee supports heating oil for veterans — Participate in a fun 5K to help our heroes stay warm.
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Ghostly Bangor Walking Tour
7-8:30 p.m. — Bangor Historical Society — $12 — Discover tales of unsolved mysteries and lingering spirits in Bangor's haunted history.
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TINA - The Tina Turner Musical
7:00 – 8:30 PM — Cross Insurance Center — Cost info not provided — Experience the inspiring journey of the Queen of Rock n’ Roll in this uplifting musical.
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Trick-or-Treat Halloween Party
4-7 p.m. — Cole Land Transportation Museum — Free entry — Enjoy a spooky indoor trick-or-treating adventure at the 3rd Annual Halloween Party.
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3rd Annual Costume Gala
6-10 p.m. — Penobscot Theatre Company — Ticketed event — Embrace the spooky glamor with a costume contest, hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and an onstage dance party.
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FUSION 20 Anniversary Awards
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Hilton Garden Inn Bangor — Not specified — Celebrate two decades of community connection and honor standout individuals.
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