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Happy Friday, Bangor.

Mid-July is here, and the city is in full swing. There's a couple of big shows on the waterfront this weekend, a Sunday market worth getting out of bed for, and two restaurants that have quietly become part of the downtown fabric. Plus, a woman who's been showing up for Bangor's most vulnerable neighbors, night after night, with nothing but a vest and a warm word.

Let's get into it.

Ken, the editor

THIS WEEKEND IN BANGOR

  • Saturday night belongs to Caamp.

    The folk-leaning, feel-good Ohio duo plays Maine Savings Amphitheater this Saturday, July 18, at 7 p.m. If you've never heard Caamp, picture campfire songs that somehow have hundreds of millions of streams. They're the kind of band that sounds exactly right with the Penobscot in the background. Opening act is Hannah Cohen, who's worth showing up early for. Tickets start at $48 and are still available through Ticketmaster and StubHub.

  • Sunday morning: the Farmers Market is calling.

    The Bangor Farmers Market runs every Sunday at Abbot Square on Harlow Street, right across from the Bangor Public Library. Peak summer means peak market, and right now that means fresh berries, greens, bread, pastries, locally roasted coffee, and flowers. Bring a bag. Show up hungry.

  • And if you want something quieter:

    The Zillman Art Museum at UMaine has five new exhibitions running through September 5, and it's open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free to visit. Worth a stop.

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Friday, July 17 – Thursday, July 23, 2026

FRIDAY, JULY 17

  • Crafts & Coffee 🎨 Time: 9:30 AM–10:30 AM | Venue: Bangor Public Library, 145 Harlow St. Drop in for a casual craft project — make something to take home or help decorate the library. All ages welcome, no experience needed, all supplies provided.

  • Pole Conditioning 💪 Time: 10:00 AM–11:00 AM | Venue: Eye Candy Dance & Fitness, 128 Main St., Suite B A targeted strength and conditioning class built around the muscles you use most on the pole — core, arms, shoulders, back, and legs. Great for all skill levels.

  • Tech Tutoring Time: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM | Venue: Bangor Public Library, 145 Harlow St. BPL's Digital Media Librarian Hannah Cyrus takes 60-minute appointments in person, by phone, or over Zoom — whatever your tech question, she'll work through it with you.

  • Summer 2026 Exhibitions at the Zillman Art Museum 🎨 Time: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM | Venue: Zillman Art Museum, UMaine Campus Five new exhibitions run through September 5, including Sam Cady's "Helter Skelter." Open Tuesday–Saturday, free admission.

  • Beginner Pole 💫 Time: 6:00 PM–7:00 PM | Venue: Eye Candy Dance & Fitness, 128 Main St., Suite B New to pole? This is your starting point — spins, floorwork, and the kind of strength that sneaks up on you. No experience needed, just show up.

  • Lyra Tips and Tricks 💫 Time: 7:00 PM–8:00 PM | Venue: Eye Candy Dance & Fitness, 128 Main St., Suite B Refine your technique, clean up your transitions, and build confidence in the hoop. Designed for students who know their way around the lyra and want to sharpen the details.

  • A Burrow of Rabbits and Readers Romantasy Book Club: Broken Dove Time: 7:30 PM–8:30 PM | Venue: The Briar Patch The Briar Patch's genre romance book club discusses Broken Dove — romantasy, dystopian romance, and other romance blends led by romance novel expert Megan. Vol. 2 of the series.

  • Korean Swordsmanship: First Class Free Friday 🥋 Time: 7:30 PM–8:30 PM | Venue: Kishintaikan Dojo Haidong Gumdo is a dynamic sword-focused martial art with roots in the Korean Three Kingdoms period. All equipment provided, first class is free for anyone curious.

  • Aftershock at Penobscot Pour House 🎤 Time: 9:00 PM–11:00 PM | Venue: Penobscot Pour House Aftershock brings classic arena rock — powerhouse vocals, soaring harmonies, blistering guitar solos. $5 admission, 21+, valid ID required.

SATURDAY, JULY 18

  • FOLKs Trail Days 🐦 Time: 8:00 AM–9:30 AM | Venue: Kenduskeag Stream Trail (meet behind Penquis, Harlow St.) Friends of Lower Kenduskeag Stream holds monthly volunteer trail days — litter pickup, maintenance, and community care along the trail. Show up and pitch in.

  • Bangor's European Market Time: 8:30 AM–12:30 PM | Venue: Ingrid's German Gift Shop, 117 Buck St. A weekly Saturday market with local and imported meats, seafood, produce, artisanal baked goods, and gifts. A genuine Bangor Saturday morning ritual.

  • Caamp at Maine Savings Amphitheater 🎤 Time: 5:30 PM–10:30 PM | Venue: Maine Savings Amphitheater The Ohio folk duo bring their warm, rootsy sound to the waterfront — gold-certified songs, hundreds of millions of streams, and a set built for summer nights. Doors at 5:30.

  • Buddy Angst Live at the Sound Stage Lounge 🎤 Time: 8:00 PM–11:55 PM | Venue: Sound Stage Lounge at Hollywood Casino, 500 Main St. Buddy Angst returns to the Sound Stage Lounge for a full night of live music. Free to attend, inside Hollywood Casino.

  • Dance Party with DJ Bill Lyons 🎤 Time: 9:00 PM–11:00 PM | Venue: Penobscot Pour House The lights go down, the music gets loud, and the dance floor fills up. DJ Bill Lyons does not disappoint — if you know, you know.

SUNDAY, JULY 19

  • Mount Hope Cemetery Walking Tour Time: 10:00 AM–11:30 AM | Venue: Mount Hope Cemetery A guided walk through Bangor's 300-acre garden cemetery — the nation's second oldest — with stories of famous residents, gravestone symbolism, and sweeping city views.

  • Sun Bi-weekly Crochet Clinic 🎨 Time: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM | Venue: Eye Candy Dance & Fitness, 128 Main St., Suite B Bring your yarn and hooks (or come empty-handed) for a relaxed, skill-building session. Beginner-friendly, judgment-free, and good company every other Sunday.

  • Bangor Farmers Market Time: 11:00 AM–1:30 PM | Venue: Corner of Franklin & Harlow Streets Every Sunday at the corner across from BPL — local produce, fresh goods, and the kind of morning errand that turns into a whole outing.

  • Beginner Pole 💫 Time: 11:00 AM–12:00 PM | Venue: Eye Candy Dance & Fitness, 128 Main St., Suite B Foundation moves, conditioning, and floorwork in a class designed to build strength and confidence from the ground up. Bring close-fitting shorts and bare feet.

  • Live Harness Racing 🏃 Time: 12:10 PM–2:00 PM | Venue: Hollywood Casino Raceway at Bass Park Sunday post time is 12:10 PM sharp. Pick your favorites early and catch the action — wagers on races 3–10 are part of the Crown of the Queen City promotion.

  • Intro to Pole 💫 Time: 12:00 PM–1:00 PM | Venue: Eye Candy Dance & Fitness, 128 Main St., Suite B Get comfortable with momentum, hand placement, and basic spins. The first step on a longer journey — wear something close-fitting and plan on dancing barefoot.

  • Burlesque Basics 💫 Time: 1:00 PM–2:00 PM | Venue: Eye Candy Dance & Fitness, 128 Main St., Suite B Isolations, classic moves, peels, and props — the fundamentals of burlesque in a class that's part workout, part confidence boost. Sundays 1–2pm.

  • Sunday Community Jam 🎤 Time: 2:00 PM–5:00 PM | Venue: 2 Feet Brewing, Downtown Bangor Musicians just show up and play from 2 to 5 at 2 Feet Brewing. Any instrument, any level — it's as casual as it gets and exactly as good as it sounds.

  • Circus Fitness 💫 Time: 2:00 PM–3:00 PM | Venue: Eye Candy Dance & Fitness, 128 Main St., Suite B Aerial silks, lyra, tumbling, and circus-inspired movement in one class. Builds strength, coordination, and a little bit of wonder. No prior experience required.

  • Circus Troupe Training 💫 Time: 3:00 PM–4:00 PM | Venue: Eye Candy Dance & Fitness, 128 Main St., Suite B Hooping, spinning, juggling, dance, and clowning — the Eye Candy Circus troupe trains together on Sundays. Come join the show in progress.

  • "Weird Al" Yankovic: Bigger and Weirder Tour 2026 🎤 Time: 7:30 PM–11:00 PM | Venue: Cross Insurance Center The legendary full-production multimedia comedy rock show returns — iconic hits, never-before-performed fan favorites, and a super-sized band. It's the one you'll talk about for years.

MONDAY, JULY 20

  • Pole Conditioning 💪 Time: 10:00 AM–11:00 AM | Venue: Eye Candy Dance & Fitness, 128 Main St., Suite B Strength and conditioning focused on the muscles that matter most in pole — core, grip, endurance, and body control. Good for all skill levels.

  • What's Inside a Flower? Time: 11:00 AM–11:45 AM | Venue: Bangor Public Library, 145 Harlow St. Peel back the petals, discover hidden pollen, and find out why a tomato might not be what you think. A hands-on exploration of the secret world of plants. Ages 5–11.

  • Tiny Thespians Summer Camp 🎭 Time: 10:00 AM–3:00 PM | Venue: Penobscot Theatre Company, 84 Harlow St. Campers explore picture books about strong kids through theatrical games, crafts, and activities, then perform a stage adaptation at the end of the week. Perfect for brand new thespians.

  • Beginner Lyra and Aerial Silks 💫 Time: 6:00 PM–7:00 PM | Venue: Eye Candy Dance & Fitness, 128 Main St., Suite B A beginner-friendly aerial class covering both lyra and silks — conditioning, new skills, and individual-paced progressions. A great place to start your aerial journey.

  • Beginner Pole 💫 Time: 6:00 PM–7:00 PM | Venue: Eye Candy Dance & Fitness, 128 Main St., Suite B Foundation moves, floorwork, and conditioning for newcomers. Monday nights 6–7pm at Eye Candy — no experience required.

  • Seasons Bingo Night 🍺 Time: 6:30 PM–8:00 PM | Venue: Season's Trivia takes a night off and Bingo takes over at Season's on July 20th. Grab a spot at 6:30.

  • Intro to Pole Dancing 💫 Time: 7:00 PM–8:00 PM | Venue: Eye Candy Dance & Fitness, 128 Main St., Suite B Momentum, hand placement, and basic spins — the building blocks of pole in a relaxed, beginner-friendly class. Monday nights 7–8pm.

  • Kickboxing & Martial Arts 🥋 Time: 7:00 PM–8:00 PM | Venue: Eye Candy Dance & Fitness, 128 Main St., Suite B Kicks, punches, and self-defense fitness in an energizing class that burns stress as efficiently as it burns calories.

  • Chimera Coffee Trivia 🍺 Time: 7:00 PM–8:30 PM | Venue: Chimera Coffee Monday night trivia with Sir_Quizzalot, every week at 7pm. Beer, wine, espresso, and snacks — a good reason to start the week with your smartest friends.

  • Monday Karaoke at Paddy Murphy's 🎤 Time: 9:00 PM | Venue: Paddy Murphy's Monday nights at Paddy's — karaoke starts at 9pm. Be part of the rumpus.

  • Pop-Up Paddleboard Yoga Adventure 🐦
    Time: 5:15 PM–7:15 PM | Venue: Steam Plant Lot, UMaine, 119 College Ave., Orono
    Get stretchy on the Stillwater — boards, paddles, and anchors provided by Maine Bound, or bring your own. After the paddle, instructor Holly invites everyone to her back porch for wine, cheese, and chocolate. $45 rental / $40 own board.

TUESDAY, JULY 21

  • Summer 2026 Exhibitions at the Zillman Art Museum 🎨 Time: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM | Venue: Zillman Art Museum, UMaine Campus Five exhibitions through September 5, including Sam Cady's "Helter Skelter." Open Tuesday–Saturday, free admission.

  • Preschool Storytime Time: 3:00 PM–3:30 PM | Venue: Bangor Public Library, 145 Harlow St. A food-themed picture book, a craft, and a taste of the recipe from the story. Ages 4–7.

  • Songwriters' Open Mic 🎤 Time: 5:00 PM–8:00 PM | Venue: 2 Feet Brewing, Downtown Bangor Every Tuesday at 2 Feet — each songwriter gets 15 minutes at the mic. Come to play, come to listen, come for the craft beer and the company.

  • Beginner Belly Dance 💫 Time: 5:30 PM–6:30 PM | Venue: Eye Candy Dance & Fitness, 128 Main St., Suite B Isolations, shimmies, hip work, and fluid arm movements in a welcoming beginner class. No experience needed — just bring yourself and get ready to move. Tuesdays 5:30pm.

  • Best of Bangor Walking Tour Time: 6:00 PM–7:30 PM | Venue: Downtown Bangor Lumber barons, shipping magnates, and the stories behind the city — a walking tour through Bangor's rich and colorful history. Registration required; check the link.

  • Tuesday Live Irish Sessions & Open Mic 🎤 Time: 6:00 PM–close | Venue: Paddy Murphy's Live Irish session jam from 6–8pm, then open mic from 9 to close. A Tuesday night tradition worth making room for.

  • Pole Conditioning 💪 Time: 6:00 PM–7:00 PM | Venue: Eye Candy Dance & Fitness, 128 Main St., Suite B Targeted strength work for pole athletes — grip, core, shoulders, and endurance. Tuesdays at 6pm.

  • The Bangor Band Concert @ The Waterfront 🎤 Time: 7:00 PM–9:00 PM | Venue: Bangor Waterfront The Bangor Band takes the waterfront stage on Tuesday, July 21st. Pull up a chair, catch a river breeze, and let the music carry the evening.

  • Floor & Flow Class 💫 Time: 7:00 PM–8:00 PM | Venue: Eye Candy Dance & Fitness, 128 Main St., Suite B Floorwork, fluid transitions, and graceful movement on and around the pole. A class that builds strength, flexibility, and confidence in equal measure.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 22

  • Bouncing Baby Story Time Time: 10:15 AM–10:35 AM | Venue: Bangor Public Library, 145 Harlow St. Action rhymes, songs, and stories with Miss Savannah. Recommended for babies up to 24 months and their caregivers. Wednesdays at 10:15.

  • Tiny Tots Storytime Time: 11:00 AM–11:30 AM | Venue: Bangor Public Library, 145 Harlow St. Stories, games, songs, and finger plays for 2–4 year olds with a participating adult. A 30-minute program every Wednesday morning.

  • Line Dance 💫 Time: 12:00 PM–2:00 PM | Venue: Eye Candy Dance & Fitness, 128 Main St., Suite B Boots or sneakers, beginner or grapevine pro — two hours of high-energy line dancing that'll have you stepping, stomping, and grinning all afternoon.

  • Tech Tutoring Time: 2:00 PM–5:00 PM | Venue: Bangor Public Library, 145 Harlow St. By appointment — 60 minutes with BPL's Digital Media Librarian for whatever tech question is giving you grief. Book ahead through the library.

  • Beginner Pole 💫 Time: 3:00 PM–4:00 PM | Venue: Eye Candy Dance & Fitness, 128 Main St., Suite B First class on your pole fitness journey — basic technique, foundational strength, and a confidence boost from the jump. Open to all skill levels, Wednesdays at 3pm.

  • Teen Dungeons and Dragons Club Time: 3:00 PM–4:30 PM | Venue: Bangor Public Library, 145 Harlow St. Barbarians, sorcerers, rangers, and warlocks welcome every Wednesday. All skill levels, grades 6–12.

  • STITCH 'N B*TCH 🎨 Time: 4:00 PM–6:00 PM | Venue: Red Rabbit Bazaar Learn to sew and mend clothes in good company at Red Rabbit Bazaar. Every Wednesday 4–6pm — bring a project or start fresh.

  • Intermediate Pole Dance 💫 Time: 5:30 PM–6:30 PM | Venue: Eye Candy Dance & Fitness, 128 Main St., Suite B For dancers who've got the basics and are ready to push further — daring moves, seamless transitions, and choreography that earns its place.

  • Summer Music Series: Flōrentis 🎤 Time: 6:00 PM–7:00 PM | Venue: Bangor Public Library, 145 Harlow St. Flōrentis is a rock band of Bangor High School students who love making music together. A free outdoor library concert — bring a blanket and enjoy.

  • Five Finger Death Punch 🎤 Time: 6:00 PM–11:00 PM | Venue: Maine Savings Amphitheater Five Finger Death Punch brings their 20th anniversary world tour to Bangor with special guests Cody Jinks and Eva Under Fire. A heavy night on the waterfront.

  • Kickboxing & Martial Arts Fitness 🥋 Time: 7:00 PM–8:00 PM | Venue: Eye Candy Dance & Fitness, 128 Main St., Suite B Kicks, punches, and self-defense fitness Wednesday nights at 7pm. Burn stress, build strength, go home feeling like a different person.

  • Derry-Free Horror Book Club: The Children Time: 7:30 PM–8:30 PM | Venue: The Briar Patch The Briar Patch's horror book club discusses The Children by Melissa Albert — a haunting new novel about the estranged adult children of a legendary author. Vol. 18.

THURSDAY, JULY 23

  • Technology Series: Break Up with Google Time: 12:00 PM–1:00 PM | Venue: Bangor Public Library, 145 Harlow St. Google is hard to quit when it's woven into everything — Gmail, Docs, Search. This class explores what giving it up actually looks like, and what the alternatives are.

  • Next Chapter Book Club Time: 2:00 PM–3:00 PM | Venue: Bangor Public Library, 145 Harlow St. A community book club for adolescents and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Members — some who cannot read — love books for all the same reasons everyone else does.

  • Crafty Corner Time: 3:00 PM–3:45 PM | Venue: Bangor Public Library, 145 Harlow St. Drop in at the library for a fun craft. Ages 5–11.

  • Teen Bad Art Night Time: 3:00 PM–4:00 PM | Venue: Bangor Public Library, 145 Harlow St. Supplies provided, point is to make the worst art imaginable. The best bad art wins the Tackiest Trophy. 3rd annual. Grades 6–12 only, please.

  • Intro to Pole 💫 Time: 5:00 PM–6:00 PM | Venue: Eye Candy Dance & Fitness, 128 Main St., Suite B The starting point for your pole journey — momentum, hand placement, basic spins, barefoot on the floor. Thursdays at 5pm.

  • Chair Burlesque 💫 Time: 6:00 PM–7:00 PM | Venue: Eye Candy Dance & Fitness, 128 Main St., Suite B The art of the tease, seductive chair work, and sassy choreography that'll leave you feeling like a headliner. Thursdays at 6pm.

  • Beginner Pole Flow 💫 Time: 6:00 PM–7:00 PM | Venue: Eye Candy Dance & Fitness, 128 Main St., Suite B New to pole? This is the class that builds your confidence, strength, and fluidity from the ground up. Thursdays at 6pm.

  • TOTO 🎤 Time: 6:00 PM–11:00 PM | Venue: Maine Savings Amphitheater TOTO performs with Christopher Cross and The Romantics — one of the strongest lineups to hit the Bangor waterfront this summer. Over half a million fans showed up globally this year. Don't miss it.

  • PanStorm Summer Concert Series 🎤 Time: 6:30 PM–8:00 PM | Venue: West Market Square, 1 Broad St. Bangor's beloved steel pan group plays soca, calypso, jazz, and pop in the heart of downtown. Bring a chair and your dancing shoes — this one's as free as it gets.

  • Bangor Pub Run 🏃 Time: 6:30 PM–8:00 PM | Venue: Meet at Paddy Murphy's Gather in front of Paddy's at 6:30 for a 3–5 mile run through downtown, then grab a drink wherever the group lands. New runners and returners always welcome.

  • Pole Clinic Class 💫 Time: 7:00 PM–8:00 PM | Venue: Eye Candy Dance & Fitness, 128 Main St., Suite B Open pole practice with an experienced instructor on hand — work on what you've been training and get real-time feedback. Thursdays at 7pm.

  • Belly Dance Class 💫 Time: 7:00 PM–8:00 PM | Venue: Eye Candy Dance & Fitness, 128 Main St., Suite B A beginner belly dance class grounded in rhythm, isolation, and grace. If you're craving a joyful way to reconnect with your body, this is it. Thursdays at 7pm.

  • Trivia Night at Nocturnem Draft Haus 🍺 Time: 7:00 PM–9:30 PM | Venue: Nocturnem Draft Haus Thursday night trivia at Nocturnem, 7 to 9:30pm, with weekly prizes. Good beer, good competition — get your team together.

  • Karaoke at Penobscot Pour House 🎤 Time: 8:00 PM–11:55 PM | Venue: Penobscot Pour House DJ Mad Kat hosts Thursday night karaoke at the Pour House. Bangor asked, the Pour House listened — it's back and it's not slowing down.

CITY HALL & PUBLIC MEETINGS July 20–23 | All meetings open to the public Agendas posted the Friday before at bangormaine.gov/AgendaCenter. Times subject to change.

This is a week that earns its place on the calendar.

On one end, TOTO and Christopher Cross are sharing a stage at the waterfront Thursday night. On the other, a group of Bangor High School students named Flōrentis are playing a free rock show at the library Wednesday afternoon. Somewhere in the middle, PanStorm is filling West Market Square with steel pan and soca for the second Thursday in a row. That's the kind of range that keeps things interesting around here.

Add in Caamp Saturday, Weird Al's full-production comedy rock circus Sunday, and Five Finger Death Punch marking their 20th anniversary Wednesday, and you start to wonder when anyone in this city is supposed to sleep.

The rest of the week fills in nicely around the edges. The Bangor Band plays the waterfront Tuesday night. There's a SUP yoga session on the Stillwater Monday evening if you need to work something out before TOTO. And Eye Candy is doing what Eye Candy does, with classes running nearly every day.

See you out there.

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Hermon Mountain, 441 Billings Rd., Hermon

This is a little different for Fork and Pint, and that's kind of the point. Hermon Mountain changed hands in the spring, and the new owners, two couples who grew up skiing the hill, have been moving fast. The lodge restaurant, Scenic Eats, is now open and serving pizza, burgers, subs, and salads.

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The 18-hole disc golf course is running. A concert and events lineup is in the works. They're angling for foliage-season lift rides with cider and doughnuts in the fall. It's a $2.1 million bet that a little ski hill 10 minutes from downtown can be worth showing up to all year. So far, it looks like a good bet.

The Rood's Room, Downtown Bangor

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The former Evenrood's space has been quietly running as The Rood's Room since February, and if you haven't made it in yet, it's worth fixing that. It's an intimate cocktail lounge, comfortable and easy, with food to go alongside. The kind of place that feels like it's been there for years even though it hasn't.

Anna Phillips, Bangor Street Pastors and Dignity First

Most Friday and Saturday nights, Anna Phillips is somewhere on the streets of Bangor, wearing a blue vest and having conversations with people that most of us walk past.

She's the chapter coordinator of Greater Bangor Street Pastors, the only active American affiliate of the international Street Pastors network. The chapter launched in 2014 and has leaned more and more into serving Bangor's unhoused community. Anna is also board president of Dignity First, a local nonprofit that just secured $2 million in federal funding to begin work on a tiny home village for people experiencing homelessness.

This isn't crisis intervention. It's the "ministry of presence," as the organization calls it, showing up, listening, and being a consistent face in a part of the city that often feels invisible in conversations about Bangor's future. Anna is doing the opposite of ignoring it.

Penquis is getting close to opening the Bright Beginnings Child Development Center, and it's a big deal for this city. The $9.3 million facility on Hillside Avenue near Broadway will serve more than 200 children, from infants through preschool age, with 16 classrooms and a mix of federal, state, and city funding behind it. The grand opening is planned for September. Bangor has a serious childcare access problem, and this is one of the most meaningful steps taken toward fixing it in years.

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  • Bangor State Fair runs July 30 through August 8 at Bass Park. Demolition derby, tractor pulls, antique cars, and all the rest. Ten-day passes are $100. Mark it.

  • Bangor Band at the Waterfront, Tuesday July 21, 7 p.m. Free. Bring a chair.

  • Bangor Farmers Market every Sunday at Abbot Square, Harlow Street.

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Food Resources

If you or someone you know needs a meal or groceries, here are some places operating in Bangor right now. Call ahead to confirm hours before you go.

Salvation Army Dorothy Day Soup Kitchen, 65 South Park St. Meals Monday through Friday, 11:30am to 1pm. Food pantry Wednesdays and Fridays, 9 to 11am (walk-in). 207-535-9572.

Manna Ministry, 95 Center St. Hot meals Monday through Friday, 4 to 5pm. Food pantry Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 3 to 4pm.

Brick Church, 126 Union St. Meals Monday through Friday, 4:30 to 5:30pm. Clothes and showers also available Tuesday and Thursday, 10am to 2pm.

Bangor Area Homeless Shelter, 263 Main St. Soup kitchen daily at 11:45am. Food pantry Sunday and Tuesday, 1 to 4pm (one visit per month).

Bangor Food Pantry, 28 High St. (at Hammond Street Congregational Church). Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30am to noon. Bangor residents only.

Bangor Region YMCA, 17 Second St. Food pantry Tuesdays 6 to 8am, Thursdays 6 to 7:30pm, Saturdays 12:30 to 2:30pm.

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