Hello Bangor! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Summer reading kickoff, Tiny Tots Storytime, and Mrs. Doubtfire + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Spending plan gets green light: Bangor city council approved a $145 million budget Tuesday, lowering the tax rate to $17.13 per $1,000 while adding eight firefighters and funding the Bangor Public Library’s social worker -- read the full budget details.
Summer fun is underway: Bangor Public Library opened its summer reading program Monday with a kids celebration featuring rock painting, flower pens, beaded bookmarks, patriotic trivia, and summer-activity bingo, and invites everyone to participate -- join the reading program.
Fast-track workforce training: Maine Construction Academy graduated 25 participants after a four-week sprint, with training in Bangor, Presque Isle, and Fairfield, sending tool-kit-ready workers with safety skills into local job sites and pipelines -- see the new graduates.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Sneaky sanity saver: This week, Fairmount Park checks all the low-stress boxes: a solid playground for the kiddos, a basketball court for quick games, and easy green space for blanket-lounging or that after-dinner walk. Nothing fancy, just the neighborhood reset button you forget exists until you actually go and wonder why you waited.
Spare yourself the planning: Bangor classic Family Fun Bowling Center keeps it easy with 20 well-kept lanes, Brunswick scoring, bumpers for the small humans, and just enough video games and pool tables to extend the outing. Rally a couple friends this week, bowl a few games, then refuel at the snack bar.
Backyard glow-up, unlocked: Skip the big-box shuffle and let Windswept Gardens Nursery & Greenhouse do right by your Maine soil. Homegrown annuals, veggie starts, hardy perennials, plus an indoor oasis for houseplant fixes, means you can freshen beds, porches, and windowsills without overthinking it. Your yard will thank you, loudly.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🌿 UMA Bangor Garden and Labyrinth @ Bangor Community Garden | Wednesday (6/24) at 10:00 AM – If you’re itching to swap screen time for garden time, the UMA Bangor Garden and Labyrinth beckons. Meet the Bangor Garden Gnomes for an easy wander between the Fitness Center and College Center, cardio with no treadmills, no experience needed, and kids and dogs welcome.
📚 Tiny Tots Storytime @ Bangor Public Library | Wednesday (6/24) at 11:00 AM – Consider this your 30-minute breather disguised as quality time. Tiny Tots Storytime packs stories, games, songs, and finger plays for the 2 to 4 crowd, with you joining in, so everyone burns off wiggles and leaves feeling weirdly accomplished, and slightly glittered.
🎭 Mrs. Doubtfire @ Cross Insurance Center | Thursday (6/25) at 7:00 PM – Mrs. Doubtfire is landing in Bangor with the hit musical, all heartwarming chaos, sly one-liners, and that unmistakable Scottish nanny charm. Think the movie you loved, now with extra songs, bigger laughs, and zero babysitting required for a night out.
🛍 The Great Northern Makers & Artisans Showcase @ Maine Savings Amphitheater | Friday (6/26) – If your walls have seen enough big-box decor, The Great Northern Makers & Artisans Showcase brings neighbor-made goods and real conversation. Expect hand-thrown mugs, clever woodwork, small-batch candles, and zero imported tchotchkes, just craftsmanship, community, and the smug pleasure of shopping local.
🐾 Furball Festival @ Binette Park (Old Town) | Saturday (6/27) at 10:00 AM – Old Town’s Furball Festival takes over the weekend with a Saturday Art Walk at Binette Park and a Sunday Badge vs. Badge softball showdown, your wallet calling the game for The Animal Orphanage. Expect live music, local makers, adoptable pets, pride, and mild trash talk.
🎮 Gamer Day @ Old Town Theatre | Saturday (6/27) at 12:00 PM – The monthly gamer day is back with consoles from your childhood to your kids’, all humming in one room, all ages welcome. Mario Kart tournament, $10 entry, expect blue shells, bruised egos, and trash talk you haven’t heard since the couch.
💧 H2O – The Cosmic States of Water @ Versant Power Astronomy Center & Jordan Planetarium (Orono) | Sunday (6/28) at 2:00 PM – Whether you love science shows or you have grandkids who do, this cosmic tale follows Sedna the sea otter in the Arctic as water shapeshifts from ice to vapor to stardust. It is soothing, smart, and gorgeous enough to make you forget the to-do list.
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07 — The Bangor report Weather forecastToday — High: 76°F — Low: 55°F — Precip: 22%
Areas of fog before 11am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A slight chance of rain showers before 7pm, then patchy fog. Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Northwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 77°F — Low: 54°F — Precip: 13%
Patchy fog before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. West wind 0 to 10 mph. Later: A chance of rain showers between midnight and 2am, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 60%. This house is wildThis 1913 Bangor Box-Style Colonial pairs vintage charm with a top-to-bottom 2021 renovation. A custom kitchen, foyer, and mudroom set the tone, while refinished hardwoods, 3 bedrooms, and 1.5 baths keep things polished. The walk-up attic adds 532 sq ft of expansion potential, and the deck, fenced yard, porch, and 24' x 28' garage deliver the extras.
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