BDN Events

10/13/2021

**Tonight**
Please join us Wednesday, October 13 at 6 p.m. for a virtual discussion about What you need to know about the transmission line referendum

Register for The Bangor Daily News' FREE virtual event here:
http://tinyurl.com/mainetransmissionline

YES ON QUESTION 1
Adam Cote
Sandi Howard

NO ON QUESTION 1
Adrienne Bennet
Benjamin Dudley

Thank you to our Tourmaline Sponsor Harvard Pilgrim Health Care for their continued support!

Join us as editorial page editor Susan Young and assistant editorial page editor Matt Junker moderate an issue forum with a panel of representatives from both sides of Question 1, the transmission line corridor referendum, to help bring clarity and insight into the vote and what you need to know to....

09/14/2021

**TONIGHT**

Please join us tonight, September 14 at 7:00p.m. for BDN Events & Left Bank Books Present: Kerri Arsenault & Kate Christensen in Conversation | Mill Town

Register for this FREE virtual event here: tinyurl.com/MillTownAuthorEvent

Join us as Maine based author, Kerri Arsenault and Maine based American novelist and PEN/Faulkner Award Winner, Kate Christensen sit down to celebrate and discuss the release of Arsenault's latest book, Mill Town: Reckoning with What Remains - Mill Town is a personal investigation, where Arsenault sifts through historical archives and scientific reports, talks to family and neighbors, and examines her own childhood to illuminate the rise and collapse of the working-class, the hazards of loving and leaving home, and the ambiguous nature of toxins and disease. Mill Town is a moral wake-up call that asks, Whose lives are we willing to sacrifice for our own survival?

Join us as Maine based author, Kerri Arsenault and Maine based American novelist and PEN/Faulkner Award Winner, Kate Christensen sit down to celebrate and discuss the release of Arsenault's latest book, Mill Town: Reckoning with What Remains - Mill Town is a personal investigation, where Arsenault s...

08/31/2021

**TONIGHT**

Please join us tonight, August 31 at 6:00p.m. for Growing Smart: How These Bangor Area Startups Built Their Business

Register for this FREE virtual event here:
tinyurl.com/bangorstartups

Join us as host Renee Kelly, Assistant Vice President for Innovation and Economic Development - University of Maine talks with Bangor area entrepreneurs Dan Finnemore, founder of Box of Maine; Brian Rahill, co-founder of Coursestorm and Jen Litteral, president of CoffeeHound, about their successes and struggles, and how they used support systems in the area to build their companies.

Join us as host Renee Kelly, Assistant Vice President for Innovation and Economic Development - University of Maine talks with Bangor area entrepreneurs Dan Finnemore, founder of Box of Maine; Brian Rahill, co-founder of Coursestorm and Jen Litteral, president of CoffeeHound, about their successes a...

08/24/2021

**TONIGHT**

Please join us tonight, August 24 at 6:00p.m. for BDN Events & Left Bank Books Present: Eleanor Morse & George Witte In Conversation | Margreete's

Maine based author Eleanor Morse and George Witte, editor-in-chief of St. Martin's Press, sit down to celebrate and discuss the release of Morse's latest novel, Margreete's Harbor - a literary novel set on the coast of Maine during the 1960s, tracing the life of a family and its matriarch as they negotiate sharing a home.

Register for this FREE virtual event here: tinyurl.com/eleanormorse

Join us on Tuesday, August 24 at 6:00p.m. as Maine-based author, Eleanor Morse and George Witte, editor-in-chief of St. Martin's Press, sit down to celebrate and discuss the release of Morse's latest novel, Margreete's Harbor - a literary novel set on the coast of Maine during the 1960s, tracing the...

08/18/2021

**TONIGHT**

Please join us tonight, August 18 at 6:00p.m. for BDN Homestead Presents: Making The Most of Your Summer Harvest

Topics of discussion will include: canning, dehydrating, fermenting, freezing, ways to use the whole crop, recipes and more!

Register for this FREE virtual event here: tinyurl.com/SummerHarvest

Join BDN Homestead reporter Sam Schipani as she sits down with University of Maine Food Science Innovation Coordinator and Facility Manager, Robert Dumas to discuss making the most of your summer harvest. Topics of discussion will include: canning, dehydrating, fermenting, freezing, ways to use the....

07/21/2021

**TONIGHT**

Don't forget to join in tonight at 6:00p.m. for BDN Events Presents: How To Take Pictures Like a Photojournalist - a behind the scenes look at how to tell a story through pictures with Bangor Daily News photojournalists Troy Bennett and Linda O'Kresik.

Register here - tinyurl.com/BDNPhotojournalist

PHOTO CONTEST SUBMISSIONS
Submit your best photo that you feel tells a story of Maine or Mainers, for a chance to be featured in the Bangor Daily News! Please submit all photos directly to [email protected] by 3:00p.m. TODAY, Wednesday, July 21. We will showcase the winning photos during the event. Submitting a photo to our photo contest constitutes permission to republish it on our website and in any BDN property. We will credit you by name beneath any appearance of your photo the same way we credit our own photographers.

Thank you to our Tourmaline Sponsor Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare for their support!

05/04/2021

**TONIGHT**

Please join us at 7:00p.m., TONIGHT for BDN Events & Left Bank Books Present: Robin Clifford Wood & Christina Baker Kline In Conversation

Maine-based writer, Robin Clifford Wood: and New York Times bestselling author Christina Baker Kline sit down to discuss and celebrate the release of Robin Clifford Wood’s new book, The Field House.

Thank you to Left Bank Books and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care for their support of this event.

Click here to register: tinyurl.com/BDNRobinClifford

Join us on Tuesday, May 4 at 7:00p.m. as Maine-based writer, Robin Clifford Wood and New York Times bestselling author Christina Baker Kline sit down to discuss and celebrate the release of Robin Clifford Wood’s new book, The Field House. THE FIELD HOUSE: A WRITER'S LIFE LOST AND FOUND ON AN ISLAN...

04/29/2021

**TONIGHT**

Please join us at 6 p.m., TONIGHT for our Lawmaker Forum on Law Enforcement Oversight.

Bangor Daily News Maine Focus editor Erin Rhoda and reporter Callie Ferguson sit down with Sen. Lisa Keim, R-Dixfield; Rep. Jeffrey Evangelos, I-Friendship; and Rep. Charlotte Warren, D-Hallowell.

They will discuss law enforcement oversight and the bills that are being crafted in Maine amid a national examination of policing.

Click here to register: tinyurl.com/lawmakerforum

Please join us at 6 p.m., Thursday, April 29 as Bangor Daily News Maine Focus editor Erin Rhoda and reporter Callie Ferguson sit down with Sen. Lisa Keim, R-Dixfield; Rep. Jeffrey Evangelos, I-Friendship; and Rep. Charlotte Warren, D-Hallowell. We'll discuss law enforcement oversight and the bills t...

04/22/2021

**TONIGHT**

Please join us tonight at 5:00p.m. for our final Broadband In Maine event Broadband In Maine :: Get Connected — What Are the Connectivity Options Available for Mainers

BDN Managing Editor Dan MacLeod sits down with Peggy Schaffer, Executive Director of CONNECTme; Anna Read from Pew Research Center; Mike Butera from the Swan's Island Community to discuss connectivity options and trends.

Thank you to our series sponsors, GWI, Island Institute and AARP Maine for their support.

Thank you to our Tourmaline Sponsor Harvard Pilgrim Health Care.

Click here to register to join - tinyurl.com/BroadbandConnectivity

The current broadband bond will not be able to meet the needs for all Mainers. What are the connectivity options available for those in need? Join us as BDN Managing Editor Dan MacLeod sits down with Peggy Schaffer, Executive Director of ConnectME; Anna Read of PEW Research Center; Mike Butera from....

04/13/2021

**TONIGHT**

Join us tonight, Tuesday, April 13 at 5:00p.m. for BDN Homestead Presents: Spring Gardening Tips & Tricks.

If you are excited about spring planting but have some questions, now is your chance to talk directly to the experts.

Our guest speakers will be Kate Garland from University of Maine Cooperative Extension and Lacey Sinclair, owner of Solid Roots Flower Farm & Gardening

Click here to register: tinyurl.com/BDNSpringGarden

Join BDN Features Reporter Sam Schipani as she talks with Lacey Sinclair, Owner of Solid Roots Flower Farm & Gardening and Katherine Garland from University of Maine Cooperative Extension to get their tips and tricks for getting your flower and vegetable gardens ready for spring! Lacey will focus he...

03/23/2021

**TONIGHT**

Join us for this FREE event tonight at 7:00p.m. as BDN & Left Bank Books Present: Gregory Brown & Richard Russo In Conversation | The Lowering Days

Click here to register: tinyurl.com/BDNGregoryBrown

Maine-based Novelist Gregory Brown and Pulitzer Prize-winning Maine Author Richard Russo sit down to discuss and celebrate the release of Gregory Brown’s debut book, The Lowering Days (March 2).

Join us on Tuesday, March 23 at 7:00p.m. as Maine-based Novelist Gregory Brown and Pulitzer Prize-winning Maine Author Richard Russo sit down to discuss and celebrate the release of Gregory Brown’s debut book, The Lowering Days (March 2). THE LOWERING DAYS Brown’s rhapsodic debut novel is a comp...

03/16/2021

**TONIGHT**

Tickets are still available for our first BDN Outdoors Presents: Trail Camera Master Class with Maine Trail Cam Expert Bud Utecht at 7:00p.m. tonight!

Click here to purchase: https://trailcammasterclass.eventbrite.com/?aff=facebook

**All ticket buyers entered to win prizes from Old Town Trading Post and Browning Trail Cameras!**

BDN Outdoors with John Holyoke teams up with Bud Utecht from Game Camera Artistry to take a deep dive into trail camera setups, technology and general know-how for beginners, new enthusiasts and seasoned pros! Don’t miss this master class to up your trail cam game.

Bud Utecht takes a deep dive into trail camera setups, technology and more. For beginners, new enthusiasts and seasoned pros!

03/15/2021

**Last Chance to Buy & Save on BDN Outdoors Presents: Trail Camera Master Class with Maine Trail Cam Expert Bud Utecht!

Time is running out on your chance to save money and buy all THREE Trail Cam Master Classes together at a discounted price. Ticket prices will increase tomorrow!

Click here to purchase: https://trailcammasterclass.eventbrite.com/?aff=facebook

Bud Utecht takes a deep dive into trail camera setups, technology and more. For beginners, new enthusiasts and seasoned pros!

03/10/2021

**TONIGHT**

Please join us tonight at 5:00p.m. for our third Broadband In Maine series event Broadband In Maine :: The Case for Connectivity — Broadband’s Impact on Education in Maine

The Bangor Daily News Assistant Editorial Page Editor Matt Junker sits down to discuss topics around broadband's impact on education in Maine with Susan Corbett, Director of the National Digital Equity Center; Jeff Letourneau, Executive Director of Networkmaine at University of Maine; Beth Lambert, Director of Innovative Teaching and Learning at the Maine Department of Education; Christine Boone and Nate Savage from RSU 22 School Board.

Click here to register to join - tinyurl.com/BroadbandEducation

What are schools, colleges and communities dealing with when it comes to making sure their students are connected online? What are the biggest issues and challenges across the state? Join us as BDN Assistant Editorial Page Editor Matt Junker sits down with Susan Corbett, Director of the National Dig...

03/05/2021

Be automatically entered for a chance to WIN PRIZES from Old Town Trading Post and Browning when you sign up for our BDN Outdoors Presents: Trail Camera Master Class with Maine Trail Cam Expert Bud Utecht , March 16-18!

Click here to learn more: tinyurl.com/bdnetrailcam

Bud Utecht takes a deep dive into trail camera setups, technology and more. For beginners, new enthusiasts and seasoned pros!

02/24/2021

**TONIGHT**

Please join us tonight at 5:00p.m. for our second Broadband In Maine series event Broadband In Maine :: Data Privacy, Security & Accessibility

The Bangor Daily News reporter Lori Valigra sits down to discuss topics around data privacy, security and accessibility with Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey; Kerem Durdag of GWI and Lori Sussman from the Dept. of Technology at the University of Southern Maine

Click here to register to join - tinyurl.com/BroadbandSecurity

Join us as Bangor Daily News reporter, Lori Valigra, sits down to discuss topics surrounding data privacy, security, accessibility and affordability in Maine. Our guest panelists for this discussion will be Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey; Lori Sussman from the Department of Technology at the Univ...

01/29/2021

**TONIGHT**

Don't forget to join us online TONIGHT at 5:00PM for Cabin Fever: Winter Activity Opportunities in Maine with The Bangor Daily News Act Out with Aislinn Sarnacki and her special guests Matt Polstein from New England Outdoor Center - NEOC and Katahdin Area Trails; Gary Best from Maine State Parks, and Warren Whitney from Maine Coast Heritage Trust

Make sure to register at the Zoom link located below or in the Facebook event!

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwtcuGopzgjEtSDGA7a_9O9xkq-FVHHVKLn

Join Aislinn Sarnacki, Act Out Editor of the Bangor Daily News along with her special guests, Matt Polstein of New England Outdoor Center and Katahdin Area Trails; Gary Best of Maine State Parks and Whit Whitney of Maine Coast Heritage Trust to get ideas and inspiration for winter activities in Main...

01/27/2021

**TONIGHT**

Don't forget to join us online TONIGHT at 6:00PM for Trail Cam Magic: How To Get The Most Out of Your Trail Cam with The Bangor Daily News Outdoors Editor John Holyoke and Bud Utecht from Game Camera Artistry!

Make sure to register at the Zoom link located below or in the Facebook event!

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwkcequrz4tHdV8A8mMh8_GsuKF-QFZhLaE

Trail cameras have become increasingly popular among hunters and nature lovers alike. Join Bangor Daily News Outdoor Editor, John Holyoke along with special guest Bud Utecht of Game Camera Artistry as they show you some trail camera basics and how to get the most out of your own camera, including ti...

12/16/2020

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12/08/2020

Join BDN's Sarah Walker Caron and Maine Public's Jennifer Rooks for a special Zoom chat from their kitchens, this Thursday at 1pm. https://bangordailynews.com/2020/12/04/homestead/if-you-love-cooking-you-wont-want-to-miss-this-event/

From classic baked beans to ployes, it’s no secret that Mainers love to cook. That’s why we’re so excited to be joining up with Maine Public for a special

10/29/2020

Our free November events will take you into space with NASA astronaut Jessica Meir and space archaeologist Sarah Parcak!
https://bangordailynews.com/2020/10/28/bdnevents/mark-your-calendar-for-novembers-events-from-the-bdn/

10/27/2020

This event took place on October 20, 2020

When wast the last time you sent someone a postcard?

Take a step back in time as Penobscot Marine Museum Photo Archivist Kevin Johnson explores an early for of social media -- the picture postcard. Kevin will share several postcards from the museum's collection to satisfy your nostalgia. He will also discuss the way in which they were caputred and created.

10/23/2020

The BDN's Bill Trotter tackles some of the questions our audience asked in our most recent climate change webinar about Maine's snow business: https://bangordailynews.com/2020/10/23/business/answers-to-your-questions-about-how-climate-change-affects-winter-recreation-in-maine/

"As climate change makes sub-freezing temperatures and sufficient snowpack less consistent, and as tourists seek out new kinds of experiences, traditional winter outdoor recreation businesses in Maine are having to adjust.

10/20/2020

The BDN Editorial Board published this piece yesterday, sparked by last weeks climate change webinar. Give it a read: https://bangordailynews.com/2020/10/19/opinion/editorials/climate-change-we-have-an-opportunity-to-do-better/

"These answers to just one of the questions at last week's event emphasize the need to recognize the very real impacts of climate change, while keeping them in perspective, and to look for opportunities to adapt and to address the underlying causes of these changes," the BDN Editorial Board writes.

10/20/2020

Do you recognize this iconic Maine signpost? This is one example of the historic postcards Kevin Johnson from the Penobscot Marine Museum will share and discuss tonight at our free event. Register now and join us at 5 pm! https://bit.ly/pmmpostcards

10/19/2020

If you missed our climate change webinar on Maine's snow business last week, here's the recording! A big thank you to Jessica Leahy and Sean Birkel from the University of Maine, Sarah Nelson from the Appalachian Mountain Club, and Matt Polstein from the New England Outdoor Center - NEOC for joining us as guest speakers: https://youtu.be/5PuqpB0oobg

What do shorter, milder winters mean for Maine? A panel of experts discuss how Maine's winter weather is impacting the state's outdoor recreation industry. B...

10/19/2020

Join us tomorrow as we take a peek into the historic postcard collection at the Penobscot Marine Museum. This is a fun, free event and we're sure you'll learn something new: https://bit.ly/pmmpostcards

10/15/2020

If you love winter in Maine, this FREE webinar is for you! Join us as we talk about climate change and Maine's winter outdoor recreation industry with Sean Birkel and Jessica Leahy from University of Maine, Sarah Nelson from Appalachian Mountain Club, and Matt Polstein from New England Outdoor Center - NEOC. BDN managing editor Dan MacLeod will lead this discussion. Register here: https://bit.ly/bdnsnowbusiness

10/14/2020

This event occured on October 8, 2020

The BDN's Aislinn Sarnacki will lead author Eric Hendrickson in a discussion about his new book, Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument. Join us to see some of Eric's historic photos of the region and hear about his favorite hidden gems in the National Monument.

10/13/2020

Have you noticed Maine's winter weather changing? Join our free webinar on Thursday at 4 pm where we'll be discussing climate change and the affect on our winter outdoor recreation industry. We'll be joined by speakers from Appalachian Mountain Club, New England Outdoor Center - NEOC, and the University of Maine.
Register here: https://bit.ly/bdnsnowbusiness

10/08/2020

What did people want to know about voting in Maine during our recent BDN Event with Maine clerks? Find out in this story by BDN politics editor Michael Shepherd. Got questions? Fill out the survey at the bottom of the story and we'll answer them:
https://bangordailynews.com/2020/10/08/politics/3-maine-clerks-answer-questions-about-absentee-voting-in-the-2020-election/

If you have more questions about the candidates or how to vote, read the BDN’s voter guide or enter questions in the form at the bottom of this page.

10/07/2020

There is still time to register for tomorrow's free online event with BDN editor Act Out with Aislinn Sarnacki and author Eric Hendrickson. Aislinn will be interviewing Eric about his new book, Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument.
Join us: https://bit.ly/katahdinwoodsandwaters

10/06/2020

Do you have a question about voting in Maine? Join us at 5 pm as BDN politics editor Michael Shepherd leads 3 town/city clerks in a discussion about voting in the November election.
This event is free, but please register in advance:
https://bit.ly/clerksandvoting

Guest speakers:
Lisa Goodwin, Bangor City Clerk
Jacob Gran, Bucksport Town Clerk
Darci Wheeler, Bath City Clerk

09/25/2020

This event happened on September 24, 2020

Bicycle sales in Maine exploded this summer, due in part to Covid-19. Join our guest speakers from the Bicycle Coalition of Maine to talk about bicycling in Maine and get some recommendations on trails to tackle this fall.

09/24/2020

BDN journalist Bill Trotter tackled some audience questions from our recent climate change webinar. See what your friends and neighbors wanted to know about our warming Gulf of Maine and Maine's marine economy: https://bangordailynews.com/2020/09/23/news/answers-to-some-of-your-questions-about-warming-temperatures-in-the-gulf-of-maine/

Even without a thermometer, the gulf’s changing climate has been apparent to fishermen and others who keep tabs on its marine life.

09/23/2020

There's still time to register for tomorrow's FREE event with Jim and Jean from the Bicycle Coalition of Maine! Bring your questions for these bicycling experts: https://bit.ly/bikeinmaine