Today
in Bangor
Sunday, December 7th, 2025
Good morning, Bangor. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 7th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The local business held its European farmers market at Sunnyside Florist on Saturday from 8:30 to 12:30, featuring vendors who sold savory meals, freshly baked goods, and handmade crafts. Owner Elizabeth Kalohgeris, a vendor for (33 years), said the event honored her late husband. FOX Bangor
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, hundreds filled downtown Bangor to watch the Festival of Lights parade featuring about 80 floats, characters, and performers plus marching bands along State, Main, and Water streets. Santa later lit the holiday tree at West Market Square as the crowd enjoyed brief snowfall in cold 20°F weather. Bangor Daily News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ New England Lab Rescue in Bangor is offering Mowgli, a silver lab mix originally from South Carolina, for adoption. The playful dog settled into Maine last November and is known for his toy-toting charm — a sign he would thrive with older children or an adult work-from-home family. News Center Maine
- ➤ Homeowners can protect their properties by sealing drafts, cleaning heat sources, checking detectors, clearing gutters, and reversing ceiling fans to help ward off winter damage (experts say these steps reduce heat loss and may prevent costly repairs) as temperatures drop. The Piscataquis Observer
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UNH men’s hockey swept UMaine 3-2 at Alfond Arena on Saturday, securing a fourth straight win that moves them to 9-7 in Hockey East while UMaine fell to 8-7-1. Bangor Daily News
- ➤ Nokomis Regional High, Maine Central Institute and Cony High School won Maine Principals Association Esports state championships on Saturday. Nokomis claimed the Mario Kart title with an 8-0 record while MCI and Cony secured wins in Super Smash Bros. and Rocket League. News Center Maine
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The Hip Hop Nutcracker
7-11 p.m. — Cross Insurance Center — Last-minute theater tickets available — Experience a unique blend of hip hop and the classic Nutcracker tale.
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Hadestown Performance
7:00 – 8:30 PM — Cross Insurance Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the acclaimed musical 'Hadestown' live in Bangor, ME.
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New Year's Eve Celebration
5-11:30 p.m. — Blue Sky Lounge — $199 per couple — Ring in 2026 with dinner, dancing, and a cozy hotel stay.
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