News for Community
Wednesday, November 05, 2025
Brewer, Maine – — As food insecurity continues to rise statewide—with Maine seeing an 18% increase in demand for pantry services over the past year—13-year-old Dorian “D-Max” Pillsbury is stepping up once again.
On Saturday, November 15, from 11 AM to 2 PM, D-Max will host “Hot Cocoa for a Cause” at Tiller & Rye in Brewer, serving cups of hot chocolate with all the toppings by donation to ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release
Wednesday, November 05, 2025
All First National Bank branches are collecting items for local food pantries throughout the month of November.
If you would like to help, First National Bank welcomes donations to your local branches. Most-needed items include: canned meats/fish, chili, soup, skillet meals, cereal, canned vegetables, and fruit.
“We’re pausing our Sugar and Spice drive this year to focus on the pantry staples ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Community
Friday, October 24, 2025
Bernstein Shur, a leading New England law firm, is proud to announce the enhancement of its Labor and Employment Practice Group with the recruitment of top talent to bolster its practice. This reinforces the firm’s commitment to delivering exceptional legal services to public and private employers across Maine, New Hampshire, and beyond.Anne-Marie L. Storey joined the firm’s Portland office as ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Press Release, Community
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Every year, the employees and members of Bangor Federal Credit Union come together to collect non-perishable food items to benefit a local food pantry serving our community to help fight food insecurity. The need grows every year as food pantries and organizations struggle to meet the rising demand for food services. This year, that need very well may be exacerbated by the continuing government ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Human Interest
Monday, October 20, 2025
BANGOR, ME – The Cathy Gero Bangor Region YMCA officially broke ground Friday morning on Main Street in Downtown Bangor. The new building will be 82,000 sq. ft., situated on a 7-acre site near Davis Ct. and Talbot Park, nearly doubling the size of the current 45,000 sq. ft. facility on Second Street.
“The YMCA has served this region for nearly 160 years,” said Diane Dickerson, CEO of ...read more
Categories: Community, Economic, Press Release
Saturday, October 18, 2025
Bangor, ME — Valentine Consulting Partners is pleased to share that founder Summer Allen was featured on the national podcast Rooted in Retail
In the episode, Allen talks candidly with host Crystal Vilkaitis about running her brick and mortar footwear boutique, Valentine Footwear, for 12 years, how she embraced the process of closing her store, and what she teaches retailers now: lead with ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Community, Economic, Press Release
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center’s annual Champion the Cure Challenge inspires hope for patients, families, and friends in Maine facing a cancer journey. This year, the Challenge brought 1,758 participants together to brighten the way for patients with cancer, honor loved ones, and lift up survivors. The events raised more than $750,000 through a walk, run, cycle, paddle, horse ride, or ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Community
Tuesday, October 07, 2025
Northern Light Infectious Disease Care in Bangor is pleased to welcome three new physicians to care for patients. York Chen, MD; Ahmar Jafary, DO; and Eleanor Stedman, MD, diagnose and treat a variety of infectious disease conditions and share a clinical interest in caring for patients with HIV.
York Chen, MD, earned his medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, New York. ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Justin DeVito, DO, joins Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center to care for pediatric gastroenterology patients. Dr. DeVito manages and treats all aspects of pediatric gastroenterology and has a clinical interest in inflammatory bowel disease and eosinophilic esophagitis, a chronic inflammatory condition of the esophagus.
The Maine native earned his medical degree from the University of New ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release
Thursday, September 19, 2024
To support healthy individuals and families and promote vitality in the community, Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center, in partnership from Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine, opened a Community Cupboard in April 2024. With a $21,300 grant from the Food Bank, as well as donations from staff, the medical center built and stocked the pantry space.
“We’re so grateful for our partnership with ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release
