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Hi Bangor, hope you’re having a great weekend!
In today’s in-case-you-missed-it edition: Books-A-Million’s next act, a beloved food truck opens a restaurant, and the summer lineup at Maine Savings Amphitheater + the top stories from this week & a sneak peek at next week.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Bangor protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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📰 Most-clicked stories this week
Former storefront’s next act: Bangor’s former Books-A-Million on Bangor Mall Boulevard was purchased at auction by a local buyer. Empty since 2024, the site will change, they say, though details remain under wraps — learn what we know so far.
From wheels to welcoming space: Bangor favorite Dreamer Food has opened a brick and mortar restaurant, serving Lebanese flavors with an American twist and a Dreamer Wall, while its owners still work as full-time nurses — learn more about their journey.
Anticipation builds for summer shows: The Maine Savings Amphitheater’s 2026 summer lineup on the Bangor Waterfront is taking shape after a big year for country stars Luke Bryan and Shania Twain that boosted local businesses — see what’s planned so far.
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.
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🏆 Gold and silver are heating up
Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold
Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.
While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.
If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.
It’s free and worth reading before the next move.
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🫶 This week’s top finds
Closet refresh alert: At Red Rabbit Bazaar, vintage meets modern, salvaged style pairs with Bangor attitude, and the mission is to shrink fashion waste one outfit at a time. Expect pieces with real personality that feel good to wear and buy, ideal for low-impact treasure hunting.
Tapas and treats, anyone? Happy Endings hits the after-work craving zone with shareable tapas, playful martinis, and house-made desserts that make ‘just one bite’ impossible. Bring a friend, split a few plates, sip something bold, and leave smugly satisfied you found something fun without a hike.
A quick art fix: Zillman Art Museum brings modern and contemporary art to downtown, with rotating exhibits, thoughtful curation, and just enough surprise to shake off February blahs. An easy, low-key spark that lingers, the kind you’ll text friends about later.
Thinning hair? It only gets worse: A few months ago, I noticed my ponytail getting thinner. I tried the usual stuff (biotin, shampoo, etc.) but mostly just hoped it would fix itself… until I learned that active follicles can permanently go dormant if you don’t do something about it. The good news? You can get treatment that actually works with no office visits or trips to the pharmacy. Learn more about my favorite online options here.
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📆 Sneak peek at next week
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🧁 St. Patrick’s Day Cupcake Decorating for Kids @ Uno Pizzeria & Grill | Tuesday (3/10) at 4:00 PM – Trade the green beer for green sprinkles and let the kids go full leprechaun at UNO’s cupcake decorating shindig. They get frosting, sprinkles, and St. Paddy’s toppings, you get pizza, a rare hour of peace, and photo evidence of sticky joy.
🐱 Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat @ Cross Insurance Center | Tuesday (3/10) at 6:00 PM – Save your weekend sanity and bring the crew to The Cat in the Hat, live on stage. Nostalgia for you and mayhem for them, with Thing One, Thing Two, and an opinionated Fish delivering laughs, surprises, and just enough delightful disorder to wear everyone out.
🌱 Seed Starting @ Brewer Community Center | Wednesday (3/11) at 6:00 PM – Think your tomatoes will brave spring in Maine without a game plan? This hands-on seed starting class covers seed-starting media, heat mats, and the not-so-obvious timing our cranky seasons demand, so you plant smarter, not earlier. Fewer sad seedlings, more smug harvests.
🩺 Beyond the Colonoscopy @ Thriving Proof | Thursday (3/12) at 5:30 PM – Skip the one-size-fits-all colonoscopy pep talk and get the menu of colon health options at this free Bangor workshop, from at-home stool tests to virtual scans. Think straight talk on transit time, microbes, and toxins, plus steps you can start, space is limited, so register.
🛍 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.
🌿 Women’s Wellness Market @ Hollywood Casino Hotel & Raceway Bangor | Saturday (3/14) at 11:00 AM – If your self-care looks like hiding in the car between errands, upgrade it here. A relaxed wellness market with 20+ women-owned vendors, jewelry, soaps, candles, massage, nails, hair, tattoos, plus a bar so you can sip and shop. Free admission, easy parking.
☘ Parish Supper @ St. John Church | Saturday (3/14) at 5:15 PM – Craving a proper Irish supper that didn’t come from a box? The Knights of Columbus are cooking, there’s live music, and the Maine Academy of Irish Dance will keep your toes honest. Grab tickets at the parish office or after Mass, $15 adults, $7 kids.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Bangor report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 55°F – Low: 30°F – Precip: 65%
A chance of rain showers and areas of fog before 8am, then areas of fog and scattered rain showers between 8am and 11am. Mostly cloudy. High near 55, with temperatures falling to around 48 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Southwest wind around 7 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 56°F – Low: 32°F – Precip: 0%
Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southwest wind 2 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Someone Googled you this week 👀
It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.
Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.
Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.
Most popular house this week
Perched on a hill above Bangor, this distinguished 5-bed, 3-bath Colonial marries history with modern comfort. A grand foyer, stained glass, and custom built-ins lead to an elegant dining room with original fireplace and a library. The updated kitchen pairs with a butler’s pantry and wet bar. A rare fenced .56-acre double lot features pergolas, an arbor, and fruit trees.
Take a peek inside →
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