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Hello Bangor! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. 

In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Maine Science Festival, an improvised murder musical, and Jimmie’s Ice Cream’s 36th season + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.

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📰 In the news

Local retailers eye sales growth: Bangor Downtown Partnership plans to build a welcome center near City Hall to guide visitors and boost small shops. The center is expected to open in the fall — read the full story.

Local innovation takes center stage: Explore Maine science close to home as the Maine Science Festival returns March 25 to 29 at locations around Bangor, with over 70 events, talks, films, art, and hands-on activities — get all the details.

Scoop shop tradition continues: Jimmie’s Ice Cream & Grill in Brewer opened for its 36th season on Sunday. The Milan family has owned the local favorite since 1991, serving cones, milkshakes, and more — read the full story.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.

Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.

Highlights this week:

• Help solve an improvised murder musical
• Shop winter produce at Bangor Farmers Market
• Create sea glass resin keepsakes
• Unlock clinical-level wellness data from home

💎 Local business spotlight

Pie plans this week: Bangor’s old-school comfort since 1945, Frank’s Bake Shop and Custom Catering turns out flaky, golden pies, from apple and blueberry to coconut cream, with that just-baked, family-recipe vibe. A slice warms the day, and a whole pie waits in the fridge for your midweek hero moment.

Bring home something blooming: Chapel Hill Floral keeps a walk-in cooler packed with fresh cuts and hosts playful “Make Your Own, Then Take It Home” classes. Quick wins for your table or mood. They’ll also deliver around town when you’re juggling a million things.

Grab the holds: Whether you’re climbing-curious or sharpening for spring granite, Maine Bound Adventure Center keeps it welcoming with roped climbs and a dedicated bouldering zone. Day passes are easy; bring a friend, kickstart your week, and leave with pleasantly spent forearms and a grin.

These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.

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Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →

What doctors wish every 65+ adult had at home: Physicians call it “long-lie,” and it’s the real reason falls are so dangerous for older adults. It’s not a broken bone… it’s lying on the floor for hours waiting for someone to notice. We dug into the options that actually solve this problem, and one stood out. See which one →

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📆 Fun for the whole fam

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🎨 February & March Art Camps @ Valerie Wallace Fine Arts (Orono) | Friday (3/13) at 9:00 AM – Art camp is corralling your scissors-ready kids, ages 6 and up, for three blissful hours of painting, drawing, and crafting. They get a lesson, free-create time, a home-packed snack, and all supplies, you get a glitter-free house, coffee, and zero worries about nice clothes.

🍀 Toddler St. Patrick’s Party @ Orono Trampoline Park | Friday (3/13) at 10:00 AM – This toddler-sized St. Patrick’s shindig brings easy crafts, a sensory bin, and an excuse to deck your mini leprechaun in head-to-toe green. Ages 5 and under only, grab tickets ahead, one adult jumps free with a toddler ticket, and extra adults need their own.

🛍 Project Graduation Craft/Vendor Fair @ Bangor High School | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – Swing by the Bangor High School gym for the Project Grad craft and vendor fair, and treat it like a treasure hunt. M’s GEMS is bringing vintage sterling, crystals, and upcycled beauties, so you can shop small, support the kids, and skip the mile run.

🤼 Ring Wars 8 @ Brewer Auditorium | Saturday (3/14) at 6:00 PM – Clear the calendar and roll into Brewer for Ring Wars 8, live pro wrestling with former TNA Knockout, ODB. Expect tag belts on the line, Nat Castle vs Tiffani Avatar, and a rogues’ gallery of locals. Big hits, bigger personalities, and it’s only $20.

⛸ Ice Skating @ Alfond Sports Arena (Orono) | Sunday (3/15) at 9:00 AM – Gather the T1D crew and come skate at the Alfond like the Black Bears, only with more caution. It is free, family friendly, and thoroughly caffeinated, with coffee, snacks, and skates provided. RSVP on Eventbrite, then trade laps, laughs, and small-town gossip.

🍪 Explore Girl Scout Camps New Member Sign-Up @ Old Town Elementary School | Tuesday (3/17) at 5:30 PM – Old Town is serving camp vibes without the bug bites. Bring your K-8 girls and family for a hands-on peek at Girl Scouts through camp-inspired activities, learn about year-round programs, and find out how to join. Quality family time, minimal glitter, maximum s’mores energy.

🐎 Bronco Youth Winter Camp @ University of Maine (Orono) | Wednesday (3/18) at 4:30 PM – Bronco Youth Winter Camp is your kiddo energy burner before spring kicks in, open to grades 1st through 8th from the surrounding towns. It’s $100, registration closes March 2, and yes, they’ll come home tired, hungry, and bragging about new skills. Sign up here: https://forms.gle/Ctm3Xq1UdDPRPzuV6

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Bangor report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 41°F – Low: 35°F – Precip: 91%

A chance of rain before 10am, then a chance of rain and a slight chance of sleet between 10am and 11am, then sleet and rain between 11am and 4pm, then rain and a slight chance of sleet. Cloudy. High near 41, with temperatures falling to around 35 in the afternoon. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Later: Rain. Cloudy. Low around 35, with temperatures rising to around 43 overnight. Southeast wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

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Tomorrow – High: 54°F – Low: 20°F – Precip: 75%

Rain before 5pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Southwest wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible. Later: A chance of snow before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. West wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.

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