Around Town 5/1/26: Local News, Culture and Events

Around Town 5/1/26: Local News, Culture and Events

From WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives by WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives

May 1, 2026 · 5 min

About this episode

This episode covers local news and events related to May Day and community activities in the area.

Host/Producer: Amy Browne May Day / Workers Over Billionaires National Day of Action (“No Work No School No Shopping.”) local events Camden, noon, village square Bangor, 3-5pm arts and tabling, 5-7pm rally and potluck, Broadway Park Belfast, noon-1pm, Post Office Square Maine Education Association members are holding rallies in Portland and Bangor. In Bangor the rally will be at the Bangor High School parking lot from 4-5pm FMI: May Day 2026: Together We Stand, Indivisible The Workers Over Billionaires Movement, Organized Power in Numbers Mobilize.us May Day Calendar of Events Activate Maine calendar of events Data Center bill with bipartisan support vetoed by Governor Mills. A majority voted to override her veto, but not the 2/3rds required. 13 legislators were absent from the vote. View the rollcall here On Saturday, May 2, Jane’s Walk will bring a full day of free, volunteer led walking conversations to Ellsworth. Inspired by Jane Jacobs, the global festival encourages people to explore the places they live through local history, civic engagement, art, design, and shared observation. This year’s Ellsworth lineup invites participants to join one walk or make a day…

People in this episode

Host: Amy Browne

Topics covered

  • local news
  • cultural events
  • May Day
  • community engagement
  • public affairs
  • arts

Keywords

  • May Day
  • local events
  • Bangor
  • Jane’s Walk
  • Circus of finance
  • community
  • Maine Education Association

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Maine Education Association

Books & works: Circus of finance

Places: Camden, Bangor, Belfast

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