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Hello Bangor! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning.
In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Food truck opens a restaurant, Fire and Ice, and Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
Today’s sponsor, Spot Pet Insurance, is something I wish I had before a late-night emergency vet visit left me with a $10,000 credit card bill. It’s cheaper than Netflix… and means you never have to choose between your pet and your savings. It takes less than 5 minutes to sign up – get started here.
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📰 In the news
Owner offers update: Renovations are moving ahead at a popular Bangor convenience store, with gas pumps installed for easier use. The store closed last year, and no reopening date has been announced — read the full story.
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.
Global and local business perspectives: Husson University unveiled the Spring 2026 speaker series featuring CEO Julie Dawson Williams and Crown Equipment leaders James Dicke II and Stephen Coston. Events are open to the public — check out the full lineup.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
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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🐾 One pet emergency can cost $10,000+
Together with our sponsor Spot Pet Insurance
Nothing prepares you for a late-night emergency at the vet. I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache.
From the initial exam fee just to be seen, to x-rays, surgery, medication, and follow-up visits… the bill racks up fast (to say the least). And at that moment? You’re not thinking about your savings, you’re just saying yes to whatever keeps them thriving.
As soon as we got home, I dug around online and ultimately signed up for Spot.
It’s super affordable and reimburses up to 90% on qualified vet bills. It was too late for me, but it’s not too late for you. Sign up today.
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🫶 We got your back
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.
Trail-ready this week: Whether your bike needs a quick tune, your skis a refresh, or you’re eyeing a kayak for warm days, Ski Rack Sports has the gear and honest guidance to get you outside sooner. From trail to lake to mountain, we dial in what fits your season and style.
Movie night made easy: With plenty of showtimes, comfy vibes, and that big-screen energy, Bangor Mall Cinema 10 makes weeknight resets simple. It’s low-stress movie time, the perfect way to finally see what everyone’s texting about, sink into a cushy seat, and let it count as scheduled self-care without overthinking.
Access cash without selling your home: A reverse mortgage can help anyone over 62 cover everyday expenses, support healthcare needs, fund home improvements, or even reduce pressure on 401(k) withdrawals – all while staying in your home. Longbridge offers a free calculator to estimate how much flexibility your home could provide, with no commitment required.
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📆 Fun for the whole fam
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🎨 February & March Art Camps @ Valerie Wallace Fine Arts | Wednesday (3/4) at 1:00 PM – Give your dining table a break from paint splatters, and drop ages 6 and up at this art camp for three hours of painting, drawing, and crafting. Pack a light snack, send older clothes, scissors skills required, all supplies included, refunds only with advance notice.
🧵 Crafty Corner @ Bangor Public Library | Thursday (3/5) at 4:00 PM – If your living room craft station is still recovering from last week’s glitter incident, outsource the mess to the Library’s drop-in craft corner. Each visit brings a new project, friendly faces, and zero cleanup. Designed for grades K – 5, and your sanity.
🎭 2026 Maine Drama Festival – Brewer Regional @ Brewer Performing Arts Center | Friday (3/6) at 8:00 PM – Proof our kids can still command a spotlight, the Maine Drama Festival’s Brewer Regional takes over Brewer Performing Arts Center with high school one-acts, quick set changes, and gutsy performances. Cheer the hometown casts, trade proud-parent grins, and enjoy theater that’s scrappy, sincere, and homegrown.
🔥 Fire and Ice @ Downtown Old Town | Saturday (3/7) at 1:00 PM – Dust off your sensible shoes and meet me in Downtown Old Town for Fire and Ice. Hot energy, cool moments, and just enough spectacle to remind you why we still live here. Quality hangs, easy parking if you beat the dinner crowd.
💃 Dance Team Competition Showcase! @ Peakes Auditorium | Sunday (3/8) at 4:00 PM – Grab a seat at Bangor High for a full preview of every Top Hat II routine before they head to South Portland for regionals. Your only local look, plus raffles, proud-parent energy, and bleachers that test your lower back.
🍻 Greendrinks Night @ Maine Discovery Museum | Tuesday (3/10) at 5:00 PM – March means Greendrinks takes over Maine Discovery Museum, with exhibits, new River in Our Backyard, and yes, accountants pouring beer, wine, and NA. Bring your own vessel, or snag a $1 cup, enjoy plant-based snacks, family vibes, plus a nod to the Maine Science Festival.
🐱 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.
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: 46°F – Low: 18°F – Precip: 2%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. West wind 2 to 9 mph. New snow accumulation of around one inch possible. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. Northwest wind 1 to 5 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 39°F – Low: 19°F – Precip: 7%
Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Northeast wind around 6 mph. Later: A chance of snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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.
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