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Happy weekend, Bangor!
In today’s happening-today edition: Mumford & Sons return, STOMP turns junk into rhythm, and PTC Haunting Hour whispers folklore + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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📰 In the news
Community staple since 2008: Chase’s Family Restaurant and Hide-Away Lounge in Bangor was recently named a Hidden Gem by travel site Hidden Gems US Travel, spotlighting the diner’s comfort food, friendly service, and value — read the full story.
Local giving drives impact: Bangor Realtors raised and donated $43,960 last year to three nonprofits, including Theresa’s Place and the Elizabeth Levinson Center, supporting emergency shelter and care for neighbors with developmental disabilities — see where the money went.
Touring behind Prizefighter: Mumford & Sons return to Bangor for their first Maine show since 2012, playing Maine Savings Amphitheater on Tuesday, June 16. Tickets went on sale February 27 — get album and tour 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 Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.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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🫶 We got your back
Bee there this week: Pause with The Good of the Hive, a three-story bee mural lighting up downtown. It’s a quick lunchtime lift: saturated color, sculptural 3D bees, and plenty of “wait, that’s paint?” moments. The kind of street-side wonder that sticks with you long after the walk.
Where wool meets whimsy: From hand-dyed in-house colorways to sturdy mill-spun staples, Maine Yarn & Fiber Supply has what you need to revive that languishing WIP. Their low-key stitch-ins make it easy to meet other makers and get unstuck, no full unravel required.
Downtown pint break: If your week needs a small victory lap, Orono Brewing Company pours easy sippers and hop-forward hits at its Bangor spot, perfect for a quick catch-up or low-key date. Booth seating and a pour of Tubular IPA or a seasonal keep it easy, and the flavors prove how good local can taste.
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📆 Around town today & tomorrow
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🏀 2026 Courageous Steps Unified Basketball Festival @ Orono High School | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – Ready to trade your glory days for bleacher duty? Head to Orono High for an all-day Unified Basketball festival featuring area high school teams, a fundraiser supporting the players and Courageous Steps’ Step Forward Center for Discovery and Learning serving kids, teens, and young adults.
🌸 Beauty & Bloom @ Well-Polished (Brewer) | 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 (Brewer) | 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.
🎸 Banned from Eden @ Bogeys | Saturday (3/7) at 6:00 PM – Grab a table and let Banned from Eden handle the soundtrack, because dinner always tastes better when someone else hits the high notes. Think burgers, cold beer, and familiar tunes, the kind that make you linger for dessert, and maybe another round.
👻 PTC Haunting Hour @ The Stage Door | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 PM – Trade your true-crime podcast for PTC’s Haunting Hour, a cozy, creepy sit-down where actors spin Maine folklore and fiction about dark winter roads, unnerving strangers, and forsaken towns. Fireside vibes at the Stage Door, and just enough goosebumps to question the drive home.
💃 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: 45°F – Low: 36°F – Precip: 73%
Areas of fog and a chance of freezing rain before 8am, then rain likely and areas of fog between 8am and 5pm, then patchy fog and a slight chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 45. South wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. Later: Rain likely and patchy fog. Cloudy, with a low around 36. Southwest wind 8 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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Tomorrow – High: 54°F – Low: 30°F – Precip: 36%
A chance of rain and patchy fog before 7am, then patchy fog and a slight chance of rain between 7am and 8am, then patchy fog and a slight chance of rain showers between 8am and noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. 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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