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Rise and shine, Bangor!
In today’s planning-your-week edition: Affordable UMaine intern housing, a new Filipino market, and Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat + all our favorite events happening over the next seven days.
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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📰 In the news
Affordable summer suites available: UMaine expanded its Intern Housing, opened March 1, to help Bangor and Orono interns find rooms at Doris Twitchell Allen Village for $154 a week — see how and when to apply.
Immigrant community finds a hub: Buena Vista Filipino Market opened Jan. 31 at 1012 Stillwater Ave., across from Target, bringing noodles, spices, sauces, fresh meat and veggies to Bangor. Halo-Halo is a customer favorite — see what’s on the shelves.
Joyful moves bring neighbors together: Bangor’s fourth Friday traditional dance session is drawing bigger crowds. Held at the Unitarian Universalist Society of Bangor, it teaches a New England style and builds a welcoming, laugh-filled community — get all the details.
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:
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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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🫶 We got your back
Broth therapy, anyone? Whether you’re after a winter warm-up or a slurpable lunch, Pho Hoa Grill serves deep, aromatic pho, crisp spring rolls, and generous vermicelli bowls that turn an ordinary Tuesday into a small win. Slide it into the weekly rotation, and future you will be pleased.
Stash refresh, anyone? When your next quilt is stuck in your head, The Cotton Cupboard Quilt Shop stocks bolts for days, pre-cuts, kits, and a legit calendar of sewing and quilting classes. Bernina machines and repairs keep everything humming, so “someday” finally becomes something snuggly.
Breakfast, but make it fun: At Nanny’s Diner, the legit breakfast buffet and griddle favorites meet a sweet little ice cream window. Friendly faces and an easygoing vibe keep things simple, no fuss. A low-key neighborhood staple, perfect for weekly cravings.
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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📆 Our favorite events this 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.
Live music & entertainment:
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: 32°F – Precip: 7%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. South wind 3 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southwest wind 2 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 59°F – Low: 30°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 59. Southwest wind 1 to 5 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. East wind around 6 mph.
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