Happy weekend, Bangor! In today’s happening-today edition: Racing season opener, Crumbl cookie pop-up, and Summer solstice garden party + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Season opener on familiar ground: Granite State Pro Stock Series rolls into Bangor today for a 100-lap feature at the former Speedway 95, with D.J. Shaw entered and Hermon native Mike Hopkins hunting hometown win -- check the race lineup.
Expanding emergency training: Bangor’s Northern Light EMMC will deploy a Mobile Simulation Training Ambulance this summer to train EMS and healthcare workers, backed by $35,000 grant, with emphasis on obstetrical and newborn emergencies -- learn how it will help.
Sweet treat stop returns: Crumbl returns to Bangor this weekend with a pop-up in the Bangor Mall parking lot. The cookie stop is happening today, giving fans another chance to grab favorites -- see the cookie pop-up.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Your weeknight seafood fix: Thinking tacos or a just-because lobster night, Dorr Lobster Seafood Market has off-the-boat Maine goodness, from live lobster and sweet sea scallops to fresh haddock, all from a family operation since 1977. Skip indecision and cook something that tastes like home this week.
Swing indoors, zero excuses: Swap the finicky forecast for GolfZon sims at Hillside Indoor Golf, where you can rip drives, play 200+ real courses, and actually see what your swing is doing. Perfect for a quick after-work tune-up or a low-stress hang with friends, all without leaving Bangor.
Camp close to home: Whether you want low-key tent time or an RV hook-up with perks, Paul Bunyan Campground keeps it simple and comfy with a heated pool, free Sunday pancakes, and quick access to Bangor Waterfront concerts. Book a spot, let the kids hit the hayride, then call it a mini-vacation you actually took.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🥾 FOLKS Trails Day @ Penquis | Saturday (6/20) at 8:00 AM – Nothing beats feeling like a trail fairy with a trash picker and loppers. FOLKS’ monthly trail day keeps the Kenduskeag Stream Trail tidy from Franklin to Harlow, picking litter, painting over graffiti, and pruning back the jungle, meeting behind Penquis on the third Saturday.
🎡 Summer Fair @ Redeemer Lutheran Church | Saturday (6/20) at 9:00 AM – Feel like a low-key summer win? Redeemer Lutheran’s fair in Bangor brings crafts, classic cars, art, and the kind of church-lot food that fixes your mood, and maybe your carb count. It’s neighborly, nostalgic, and unapologetically old-school fun, with conversation, shade, and pie.
🎊 Glenburn Community Festival @ Glenburn Elementary School | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Stroll over to the Glenburn Community Festival for a full day of free, family fun. From a parade and a car show to a lumberjack show, Bigfoot, food trucks, fireworks, music, and more, there's plenty of entertainment for the whole crew.
🍕 Dad and Me Detroit Style Pizza Cooking Class @ Uno Pizzeria & Grill | Saturday (6/20) at 12:00 PM – This Father's Day Detroit-style pizza class at UNO Bangor lets Dad and the kids press dough, chase caramelized-cheese corners, and claim kitchen glory without trashing your oven. Tickets cover a make-and-eat pie, salad, a drink, and a shared dessert, kids get their own thin crust.
🌞 Summer Solstice Garden Party @ Norumbega Parkway | Saturday (6/20) at 5:00 PM – Celebrate the solstice in Downtown Bangor with a breezy garden party that smells like flowers, not exhaust. Stroll our adopted beds, sip lemonade, nibble cookies, enjoy music, and let the kids chase bubbles while you settle a lawn game rivalry, free, all-ages, zero fuss.
🎤 Elvis Tribute @ Hammond Street Congregational Church | Saturday (6/20) at 7:00 PM – Jessi Mallory, an award-winning Elvis tribute artist, brings the King to Hammond Street Congregational with hip-shaking hits and gospel shine, a little Sun Records grit, and a touch of Vegas velvet. Expect nostalgia, rhythm, and community, plus that very Maine perk where intermission means pie.
🚶 Mount Hope Cemetery Walking Tour @ Mount Hope Cemetery | Sunday (6/21) at 10:00 AM – Take a guided stroll through Mount Hope Cemetery, where Bangor’s famous and infamous share quiet digs, and the vistas are unexpectedly lovely. You’ll decode gravestone symbolism, wander one of the nation’s oldest garden cemeteries, and enjoy history, fresh air, and neighbors who never talk back. Live music & entertainment:
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
06 — The Bangor report Weather forecastToday — High: 71°F — Low: 52°F — Precip: 29%
A chance of rain showers between 8am and 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Northwest wind 0 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 70°F — Low: 52°F — Precip: 51%
A chance of rain showers between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. West wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then patchy fog. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 40%. This house is wildThis beautifully renovated Cape in Bangor’s coveted Tree Streets neighborhood pairs classic charm with a full modern makeover. With 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths, it features an open-concept layout, first-floor bedroom and laundry, and an accessible walk-in shower. New flooring, roof, siding, boiler, decks, windows, and systems round out the package.
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