The Bangor Authors’ Fair is returning for its fourth year at the Bangor Public Library on December 13th, 2025. It’s the largest event of its kind in Maine, with over 90 authors and six publishers attending.

There will be various panels throughout the day, representing a wide variety of genres. The fair is organized by the Bangor Authors’ Collaborative, founded by Christopher Packard, an author and science teacher at Bangor High.

RamPage decided to ask him some questions so students could learn about the Bangor Authors’ Fair.

Q: Are there any challenges that come with setting up the Bangor Authors’ Fair, and are there any differences from previous years?

A: This year I have a lot of help from other authors. I’ve formed a group. It's always nice to have help but to have that help you have to communicate all the things you know, which is a challenge. It’s a lot of work put together for an event that large, hundreds of hours. If you’re organizing events you’re not writing, time and brainpower being spent on something other than your passion, the reason I started doing the author’s fair.

Read more at bhsrampage.com

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about 22 hours ago, Sam the Ram
The Bangor Authors’ Fair is returning for its fourth year at the Bangor Public Library on December 13th, 2025.
Thank you to everyone who joined us at Peakes Auditorium for the 2025 BHS Winter Concert. We have included a recording featuring performances by the percussion ensemble, band, orchestra, and chorus for you to share with family and friends who were unable to attend. We hope you enjoy. https://youtu.be/w217kLdgY0g

#WeAreBangor

2 days ago, Bangor School Department
BHS Winter Concert 2025
🏀 Game Day Announcement! 🏀
Bangor vs. MDI
December 11, 2025
BHS Red Barry Gymnasium

Game Schedule:
JV: 4:00 PM
Varsity: 5:30 PM
Ticket Prices:
Students and Seniors: $3
Adults: $5
Watch live at: WHOU.LIVE

Join us for an exciting evening of basketball! #WeAreBangor
3 days ago, Sam the Ram
🏀 Game Day Announcement! 🏀 Bangor vs. MDI December 11, 2025 BHS Red Barry Gymnasium Game Schedule: JV: 4:00 PM Varsity: 5:30 PM Ticket Prices: Students and Seniors: $3 Adults: $5 Watch live at: WHOU.LIVE Join us for an exciting evening of basketball! #WeAreBangor

This past weekend, the Bangor High School Speech and Debate Team competed in the Nutcracker Sweeps Tournament at Poland Regional High School. Both the speech team and the debate team finished in first place, remaining undefeated.

The following are individual winners:

Lara Markovich: Second place for Dramatic Interpretation.

Tobias Kennedy and Sarah Wallace: First place in Duo Interpretation.

Tobias Kennedy: First place for Humorous Interpretation.

In Novice Poetry Reading:

Chloe Sarnicki: First place.

Madyson Hall: Second place.

In Oral Interpretation of Poetry:

Sarah Wallace: First place.

In Novice Prose Reading:

Chloe Sarnicki: First place.

Madyson Hall: Second place.

In Debate:

Public Forum Debate Novice: Sophia Brozeman and Emmanuella Karsh secured third place.

Public Forum Varsity Debate: Anca Soare and Ava Rigler achieved first place.

Lincoln-Douglas Debate: Braden Sloan received first place, and Nolan Baumgardner took second place.

#WeAreBangor

4 days ago, Bangor School Department
This past weekend, the Bangor High School Speech and Debate Team competed in the Nutcracker Sweeps Tournament at Poland Regional High School. Both the speech team and the debate team finished in first place, remaining undefeated. The following are individual winners: Lara Markovich: Second place for Dramatic Interpretation. Tobias Kennedy and Sarah Wallace: First place in Duo Interpretation. Tobias Kennedy: First place for Humorous Interpretation. In Novice Poetry Reading: Chloe Sarnicki: First place. Madyson Hall: Second place. In Oral Interpretation of Poetry: Sarah Wallace: First place. In Novice Prose Reading: Chloe Sarnicki: First place. Madyson Hall: Second place. In Debate: Public Forum Debate Novice: Sophia Brozeman and Emmanuella Karsh secured third place. Public Forum Varsity Debate: Anca Soare and Ava Rigler achieved first place. Lincoln-Douglas Debate: Braden Sloan received first place, and Nolan Baumgardner took second place.

🏒 Game Day Announcement! 🏒
Twin City vs. Scarborough
December 10, 2025
Sawyer Arena
6:30 PM

Ticket Prices:
Students and Seniors: $3
Adults: $5
Watch live at: WHOU.LIVE

Come out and support our team! #WeAreBangor

4 days ago, Sam the Ram
Bangor and Brewer have combined to form the Twin City Titans Hockey Team
CHIPOTLE FUNDRAISER FOR PROJECT GRADUATION
25% OF EVENT SALES GET DONATED TO THE CAUSE
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10TH | 5-9PM
583 STILLWATER AVE, BANGOR, ME, 04401
ORDER ONLINE FOR PICKUP USING CODE KQ7BLLT
OR SHOW THIS FLYER IN RESTAURANT
4 days ago, Bangor School Department
CHIPOTLE FUNDRAISER FOR PROJECT GRADUATION 25% OF EVENT SALES GET DONATED TO THE CAUSE WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10TH | 5-9PM 583 STILLWATER AVE, BANGOR, ME, 04401 ORDER ONLINE FOR PICKUP USING CODE KQ7BLLT OR SHOW THIS FLYER IN RESTAURANT
CHIPOTLE FUNDRAISER FOR PROJECT GRADUATION 25% OF EVENT SALES GET DONATED TO THE CAUSE WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10TH | 5-9PM 583 STILLWATER AVE, BANGOR, ME, 04401 ORDER ONLINE FOR PICKUP USING CODE KQ7BLLT OR SHOW THIS FLYER IN RESTAURANT
CHIPOTLE FUNDRAISER FOR PROJECT GRADUATION 25% OF EVENT SALES GET DONATED TO THE CAUSE WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10TH | 5-9PM 583 STILLWATER AVE, BANGOR, ME, 04401 ORDER ONLINE FOR PICKUP USING CODE KQ7BLLT OR SHOW THIS FLYER IN RESTAURANT

🏀 Game Day Announcement! 🏀
Bangor vs. Messalonskee
December 9, 2025
BHS Red Barry Gymnasium

Game Schedule:
Freshman: 3:30 PM
JV: 5:00 PM
Varsity: 6:30 PM
Ticket Prices:
Students and Seniors: $3
Adults: $5
Watch Varsity live at: WHOU.LIVE

#WeAreBangor

5 days ago, Bangor School Department
🏀 Game Day Announcement! 🏀 Bangor vs. Messalonskee 📅 Date: December 9, 2025 🏟️ Location: BHS Red Barry Gymnasium Game Schedule: Freshman: 3:30 PM JV: 5:00 PM Varsity: 6:30 PM Ticket Prices: Students and Seniors: $3 Adults: $5 📺 Watch live at: WHOU.LIVE
Bangor High School Winter Concert
Band, Orchestra, and Chorus
December 9, 2025
7 PM
Peakes Auditorium
5 days ago, Bangor School Department
Bangor High School Winter Concert Band, Orchestra, and Chorus December 9, 2025 7 PM Peakes Auditorium
A huge thank you to everyone who cheered us on at the Festival of Lights Parade! The Bangor High School Band lit up the night with their amazing performances, and it was wonderful to see our community come together to celebrate the season.

#WeAreBangor
6 days ago, Bangor School Department
A huge thank you to everyone who cheered us on at the Festival of Lights Parade! The Bangor High School Band lit up the night with their amazing performances, and it was wonderful to see our community come together to celebrate the season. #WeAreBangor
A huge thank you to everyone who cheered us on at the Festival of Lights Parade! The Bangor High School Band lit up the night with their amazing performances, and it was wonderful to see our community come together to celebrate the season. #WeAreBangor
A huge thank you to everyone who cheered us on at the Festival of Lights Parade! The Bangor High School Band lit up the night with their amazing performances, and it was wonderful to see our community come together to celebrate the season. #WeAreBangor
A huge thank you to everyone who cheered us on at the Festival of Lights Parade! The Bangor High School Band lit up the night with their amazing performances, and it was wonderful to see our community come together to celebrate the season. #WeAreBangor
December 2, 2025
Good morning BSD Families and Staff,
Due to the forecasted winter weather conditions, we will have a half day of school today and all after-school activities are canceled.
BHS will dismiss at 11:00 AM
Middle Schools will dismiss at 11:30 AM
Pre-K through 5 Schools will dismiss at 12:00 PM


12 days ago, Bangor School Department
BSD announcement
The PowerSchool Parent Portal is a powerful tool designed to keep you informed and engaged in your child's education. Available for middle and high school! Through the Parent Portal, you can access important information such as attendance records, grades, report cards, and more.
18 days ago, Bangor School Department
The PowerSchool Parent Portal is a powerful tool designed to keep you informed and engaged in your child's education. Available for middle and high school! Through the Parent Portal, you can access important information such as attendance records, grades, report cards and more.
Bangor High School recently held its 2025 Chinese Culture Festival. The students presented their research findings on the 56 ethnic groups of China while wearing traditional clothing or showing unique crafts from their findings.
22 days ago, Bangor School Department
2025 Chinese Culture Festival
2025 Chinese Culture Festival
2025 Chinese Culture Festival
2025 Chinese Culture Festival
2025 Chinese Culture Festival
2025 Chinese Culture Festival
2025 Chinese Culture Festival
2025 Chinese Culture Festival
2025 Chinese Culture Festival
2025 Chinese Culture Festival

Students in Ms. Bryand's art classes at Bangor High used unconventional materials to create their fall-inspired art this week. Students used branches dipped in ink to draw and sketch gourds instead of traditional pencil and pen.

23 days ago, Bangor School Department
Students in Ms. Bryand's art classes used unconventional materials to create their fall-inspired art this week. Students used branches dipped in ink to draw and sketch gourds.
Students in Ms. Bryand's art classes used unconventional materials to create their fall-inspired art this week. Students used branches dipped in ink to draw and sketch gourds.
Students in Ms. Bryand's art classes used unconventional materials to create their fall-inspired art this week. Students used branches dipped in ink to draw and sketch gourds.
Students in Ms. Bryand's art classes used unconventional materials to create their fall-inspired art this week. Students used branches dipped in ink to draw and sketch gourds.
Students in Ms. Bryand's art classes used unconventional materials to create their fall-inspired art this week. Students used branches dipped in ink to draw and sketch gourds.
Students in Ms. Bryand's art classes used unconventional materials to create their fall-inspired art this week. Students used branches dipped in ink to draw and sketch gourds.
Students in Ms. Bryand's art classes used unconventional materials to create their fall-inspired art this week. Students used branches dipped in ink to draw and sketch gourds.
Students in Ms. Bryand's art classes used unconventional materials to create their fall-inspired art this week. Students used branches dipped in ink to draw and sketch gourds.
Students in Ms. Bryand's art classes used unconventional materials to create their fall-inspired art this week. Students used branches dipped in ink to draw and sketch gourds.
Students in Ms. Bryand's art classes used unconventional materials to create their fall-inspired art this week. Students used branches dipped in ink to draw and sketch gourds.

Bangor High School Drama Club Presents:
Romeo & Juliet
Abridged by Jane Tanner, written by William Shakespeare
Peakes Auditorium
November 20 @ 7 PM
November 21 @ 7 PM
November 22 @ 2pm

$5 admission

The Greatest Love Story The World Has Ever Known

#WeAreBangor

25 days ago, Bangor School Department
Bangor High School Drama Club Presents: Romeo & Juliet Abridged by Jane Tanner, written by William Shakespeare Peakes Auditorium November 20 @ 7 PM November 21 @ 7 PM November 22 @ 2pm $5 admission The Greatest Love Story The World Has Ever Known
We’re excited to share the latest BHS Visual and Performing Arts newsletter with you! Inside, you’ll find academic highlights, student achievements, and upcoming events that showcase the creativity and talent at Bangor High School. We also invite you to use the included link to sign up for parent-teacher conferences with your child’s teacher.

https://secure.smore.com/n/p2mfw
25 days ago, Bangor School Department
2026 BHS Project Graduation Calendar Raffle!

Support our senior class and win awesome prizes in DECEMBER!!
Each entry gives you 24 chances to win, with $4000 worth of prizes!
2 ways to Enter:
1 - Scan the QR code below to access our Venmo directly, or @bhs_projectgrad2026
Include your name and phone number in the comment box so we can contact winners!
2 - Stop by the front office of Bangor High!
Winners will be drawn daily in December. Thank you for supporting BHS Project Graduation 2026!
Every entry helps make this special night safe and memorable for our seniors.
25 days ago, Bangor School Department
2026 BHS Project Graduation Calendar Raffle! Support our senior class and win awesome prizes in DECEMBER!! Each entry gives you 24 chances to win, with $4000 worth of prizes! 2 ways to Enter: 1 - Scan the QR code below to access our Venmo directly, or @bhs_projectgrad2026 Include your name and phone number in the comment box so we can contact winners! 2 - Stop by the front office of Bangor High! Winners will be drawn daily in December. Thank you for supporting BHS Project Graduation 2026! Every entry helps make this special night safe and memorable for our seniors.
Join us in stocking the Bangor School Department’s very first “Shop at School” event.

Drop off food/household items or make a monetary donation (cash, check, or gift card to a local store), and we will stock the tables with the highest need items.

Please drop off by Nov 18
26 days ago, Bangor School Department
Join us in stocking the Bangor School Department’s very first “Shop at School” event. Drop off food/household items or make a monetary donation (cash, check, or gift card to a local store), and we will stock the tables with the highest need items. Please drop off by Nov 18
This weekend, the Bangor High School Speech and Debate Teams competed in the Bonfire Bash at Mount Blue High School in Farmington, ME. The following were the individual event winners:

Duo Interpretation: Tobias Kennedy and Sarah Wallace received second place.

Humorous Interpretation: Tobias Kennedy received first place, and Tristan Luddy received third place.

Informational Speaking: Gwen Hicks received third place.

Oral Interpretation of Literature: Alivia Lockhart received third place.

Poetry Reading: Alexandria Turnick received first place, and Madyson Hall received third place.

Oral Interpretation: Sarah Wallace received first place, and Lara Markovich also received first place.

Prose Reading: Madyson Hall received first place and Alexandra Turnick received second place.

In debate:

Lincoln Douglas Novice Debate: Larkin Speed received second place.

Lincoln Douglas Varsity Debate: Nolan Baumgardener received first place, and Beatrix Foster received second place.

Public Forum Debate: Ava Rigler and Anca Soare received first place, while Sophia Hall and Gabby Curtis received second place.

Both the Speech Team and the Debate Team came in first overall, marking their second straight win this season. Congratulations to everyone!
28 days ago, Sam the Ram
This weekend, the Bangor High School Speech and Debate Teams competed in the Bonfire Bash at Mount Blue High School in Farmington, ME.
P/T Conferences: Online Scheduling Open Now
Annual Parent / Teacher Conferences will take place on Monday, November 24 & Tuesday, November 25 from 8AM-7PM on each day. BHS conferences are scheduled online using the website https://ptcfast.com/schools/Bangor_High_School, which allows you to schedule individual conferences with any or all of your student's teachers-- and for multiple students when you have more than one BHS Ram. In our experience, involving students adds to the quality of conferences, so we encourage families to consider bringing students along for the conversation.

To schedule conferences, click the link to our PTCFast.com web page. With an active email ready to enter, begin by choosing (by teacher last name) the conferences you'd like to arrange. From there, open time slots for all of those selected teachers will appear across your screen, allowing you to choose from available times and set up all of your desired conferences efficiently.
about 1 month ago, Sam the Ram
https://ptcfast.com/schools/Bangor_High_School

When neighbors need help, our community shows up. Please use one of the two options below to stock the Bangor School Department’s very first “Shop at School” event. On November 20th from 3:30 to 6:30pm, families can visit one of four locations—Bangor High School, William S. Cohen School, Fairmount School, and Downeast School—and fill a shopping bag with needed items.

How You Can Help:

Donate Needed Items: Drop off food/household items by November 18th.
Make a Monetary Donation: Cash, checks, or gift cards are welcome!

Most Needed Items: Canned vegetables/fruits, soups, rice, pasta, cereal, beans, peanut butter, canned meats, snacks, cooking oil, personal care items

Drop-off Location: Bangor High School main office.

For questions, contact Dana Carver-Bialer at 207-992-5596 or dcarverbialer@bangorschools.net.

Thank you for making a difference! ❤️ #WeAreBangor

about 1 month ago, Bangor School Department
When neighbors need help, our community shows up. Please use one of the two options below to stock the Bangor School Department’s very first “Shop at School” event. On November 20th from 3:30 to 6:30pm, families can visit one of four locations—Bangor High School, William S. Cohen School, Fairmount School, and Downeast School—and fill a shopping bag with needed items.