News for Community
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
Thursday, October 09, 2025
Meeting the Need: KidsPeace Expands Special-Purpose School Services in OronoKidsPeace New England is very proud to announce the relocation of our Old Town Education Program to our newly developed and designed KidsPeace Orono Learning Center. Learn more about what we have been up to over the last year at the Open House on November 13th from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM. KidsPeace is committed to providing ...read more
Categories: Education, Community, Press Release
Thursday, October 09, 2025
BANGOR, ME–UpStart Maine’s Blitz Bangor Entrepreneurship Conference will be held on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at the Hilton Garden Inn from 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. This year’s theme is Navigating Change, Seizing Opportunity, and registration is now open at https://upstartmaine.org/blitz-bangor-program/.
Blitz is a one-day event for entrepreneurs of all stages and people who are considering ...read more
Categories: Economic, Press Release, Community, Education
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
Saturday, October 04, 2025
BANGOR, Maine — Join us on Central Street in Downtown Bangor on Saturday, October 4, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., for the annual Downtown Bangor Fall Sidewalk Art Festival—a signature event of ARTober, Bangor’s month-long celebration of the arts. This free, family-friendly event brings together artists, musicians, food vendors, and the local creative community for an unforgettable day in the heart of ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Fun Facts
Saturday, October 04, 2025
BANGOR, Maine — Discover Bangor, Maine through its makers! Celebrate Bangor’s vibrant craft scene on October 4 & 5 during Maine Craft Weekend, the annual statewide tour of Maine craft artist studios and events. The event promotes awareness and appreciation of craft while supporting local artists and arts organizations across the state.
This year, Bangor is a Featured City for Maine Craft ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Fun Facts
Monday, September 29, 2025
The location is..... Mason's Brewing Company!
Big Gig is on the other side of the Penobscot for our first regular-season pitch-off of the 2025/2026 season! The location is one of the most popular breweries in the area......Mason's Brewing Company in Brewer! Meet us there to network, drink, and nosh on free appetizers while you watch three Maine innovators pitch their early-stage businesses or ...read more
Categories: Community, General News Article
Friday, September 26, 2025
Husson University is thrilled to announce the second speaker in the Fall 2025 Distinguished Business Speakers series will be New York Times bestselling author Tess Gerritsen, who is best known for her suspense and medical thriller novels.
Gerritsen’s first medical thriller, Harvest, was released in hardcover in 1996, and it marked her debut on the New York Times bestseller list. Her novels ...read more
Categories: Community, Education, General News Article, Human Interest, Press Release
Monday, September 22, 2025
No child should grieve alone. To support young people navigating loss in the community, Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center is welcoming youngsters in Beacons for Kids, a youth grief support program beginning Wednesday, October 15 in Bangor.
The free, eight-week program, designed for young people aged 8 to 17 and their families, takes place on Wednesday evenings at All Souls ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Community
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
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center recently received two awards for excellence in stroke care:
Primary Stroke Center recertification by The Joint CommissionGet With The Guidelines®- Stroke Silver Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite with Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll by The American Heart Association
After a successful survey visit by The Joint Commission, Northern Light ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, General News Article
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
