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It’s Friday, Bangor! Let’s finish this week strong.
In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: Happy Endings Italian-style rebrand, Cooper Flagg card buzz, and Mnozil Brass comedy romp + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
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📰 In the news
New vision for a favorite: Happy Endings in Bangor has changed hands, with 11 Central bartender Jarrod Chase replacing Melissa Smith and planning an Italian-style rebrand by late summer to revive its vibe — see what’s planned for diners.
Inside Maine’s card craze: Hundreds packed the Bangor Elks for the first annual Bangor Sports Collectibles and Memorabilia Show, with buzz around Cooper Flagg and Drake Maye cards. Another show set for April 18 — get all the details.
Pathways to agricultural leadership: UMaine Cooperative Extension 4-H’s spring Ag Ambassador program is open to youth 14 to 18, with online and in-person learning, farm visits in Maine, and yearlong service exploring agriculture careers — get all the details.
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.
Someone Googled you this week: Whether you’re dating again, selling something locally, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up. Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.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 all that up – learn more here.
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Sweet vegan pick-me-up: The Donut Grove crafts all-vegan donuts from scratch with quality ingredients and local flair. A rotating lineup of inventive glazes turns indulgence into a cheeky form of meal prep, with pillowy rings and seasonal surprises that make every box feel festive, no excuse required.
Treasure hunt, downtown: At Antique Marketplace, two floors and 100+ booths brim with vintage furniture, vinyl, memorabilia, and quirky treasures that give your living room a story. Drift through downtown’s favorite trove, lose track of time, and let something unexpected find you on the way out.
Effortless wake‑up brows: Bronwyn’s Wellness Studio delivers soft, natural permanent makeup: brows, liner, and subtle lip color, plus tiny tattoos, in a calm, no‑rush vibe that feels like self‑care. Wake up polished and keep mornings free for coffee, not penciling.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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🎭 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.
🌸 Beauty & Bloom @ Well-Polished | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Brewer’s getting a glow-up at Well-Polished, with rose foot soaks, lash tints, and permanent jewelry, plus a DIY bouquet bar and baked goods. Then swing by Generations Boutique & Art Studio and Charmed in Brewer for treats and deals. Because self-care pairs nicely with carbs.
🎉 Spring Fling Block Party @ Generations Boutique & Art Studio | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Generations is throwing a Spring Fling block party with the neighbors, mixing pampering, tarot, permanent jewelry, baked treats, and build-your-own bouquets. First 50 with a boutique purchase snag a swag bag, plus workshops like resin charms, boutique bingo, and beginner sourdough, because carbs are self-care.
🔥 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.
💚 Get Your Green On: Drag Show Fundraiser @ Old Town Elks #1287 | Saturday (3/7) at 6:30 PM – Pull on something green and head to the Old Town Elks for a drag show fundraiser with Big Kings Productions and Bangor Pride. Expect big voices, bigger wigs, and neighborly sparkle we like, so show up, tip well, and clap like you mean it.
🎺 Mnozil Brass @ Collins Center for the Arts | Saturday (3/7) at 7:00 PM – Seven virtuosic jokesters with trumpets, trombones, and a tuba hit the Collins Center with a romp where Strauss waltzes into Sinatra, Shostakovich, Prince, and Queen, then bows out laughing. Think world-class brass, comedy you actually enjoy, and the kind of polish you brag about later.
💃 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.
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: 35°F – Low: 22°F – Precip: 6%
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. East wind around 5 mph. Later: Patchy fog between 2am and 3am, then a slight chance of sleet and a slight chance of freezing rain between 3am and 4am, then patchy fog and a slight chance of sleet and a slight chance of freezing rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Southeast wind around 3 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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Tomorrow – High: 40°F – Low: 36°F – Precip: 29%
Areas of fog and a chance of sleet and a chance of freezing rain before 9am, then areas of fog and a chance of rain between 9am and 11am, then a chance of rain and patchy fog between 11am and 2pm, then patchy fog and a slight chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 40. South wind 3 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: Patchy fog and a slight chance of rain before 7pm, then rain likely and patchy fog. Cloudy, with a low around 36. Southwest wind 7 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
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