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Billy Idol rocks Bangor’s waterfront a year after canceled show

by Paul Koenig August 12, 2026August 12, 2026

Billy Idol performed at Bangor’s Maine Savings Amphitheater on Tuesday as part of his “It’s A Nice Day To… Tour Again!” tour.

Orono library’s $8.6M expansion will move forward despite falling short of fundraising goal

by Kasey Turman August 5, 2026August 5, 2026

‘The Maine Outdoors’ radio show ends abruptly after 30 years

by Kasey Turman August 4, 2026August 5, 2026

Why this couple got engaged on a Bangor parking garage roof

by Kasey Turman August 4, 2026August 3, 2026

Pictures: Hank Williams Jr. brings country legend status to Bangor’s waterfront

by Wendy Watkins August 2, 2026August 2, 2026

Photos: Bonamassa, Gov’t Mule bring the blues to Bangor

by Wendy Watkins August 1, 2026August 1, 2026

Photos: Historic tall ship docks in Bangor

by Leela Stockley July 31, 2026July 31, 2026

$6M yacht once raided by agents during drug-fueled party docks in Bangor

by Marie Weidmayer July 31, 2026July 31, 2026

Pictures: Lil Wayne plays make-up show at Bangor waterfront

by Leela Stockley July 29, 2026July 29, 2026

Lil Wayne performs in Bangor a month after no-show

by Lindsay Putnam July 28, 2026July 28, 2026

How Route 9 came to be known as the ‘Airline’

by Emily Burnham July 27, 2026July 27, 2026

Photos: Mötley Crüe brings ‘Return of the Carnival of Sins’ tour to Bangor’s waterfront

by Wendy Watkins July 26, 2026July 26, 2026

Photos: Currington and Moore bring ‘Live in Concert Tour’ to Bangor

by Wendy Watkins July 25, 2026July 25, 2026

Ten Bucks’ thoughtful, provocative ‘Julius Caesar’ marred by new location in Brewer park

by Judy Harrison July 23, 2026July 23, 2026

Photos: Five Finger Death Punch brings raucous rock show to Bangor

by Leela Stockley July 23, 2026July 23, 2026

Photos: Weird Al brings unforgettable night of laughs to Bangor Waterfront

by Leela Stockley July 21, 2026July 21, 2026

Photos: CAAMP brings folk-Americana sound to Bangor’s waterfront

by Wendy Watkins July 19, 2026July 19, 2026

You can watch Stephen King’s ‘It’ in a Bangor cemetery

by Ethan Andrews July 17, 2026July 17, 2026

Jason Aldean kicks off ‘Songs About Us’ tour in Bangor

by Paul Koenig July 17, 2026July 17, 2026

Bangor’s new rabbi wants to bring playfulness to religious life

by Annie Rupertus July 10, 2026July 10, 2026