Good morning, Bangor.

Heating oil prices in Maine topped $4 a gallon this week+ nearly $1 more than last week, driven by global supply worries from Iran tensions that affect more than half of households; experts advise residents to order soon as warmer weather may ease demand although prices might continue to rise.

The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife has set the 2026 moose permit numbers, including 400 antlered and 250 antlerless permits in District 4 after ending the adaptive hunt unit.

Applications run from April 1 to May 15 and the drawing is scheduled for June 20 at Acton Fairgrounds.

MaineHealth is offering a free six-week CNA training program to prepare new caregivers for rural health facilities, paying $18 an hour during training.

The course is open to Maine residents 16+ and links graduates with immediate employment in local communities such as Damariscotta.

Recruiters from The Rehab Specialist are offering Bangor residents free flights to attend a 90-day addiction treatment program in California (complete with luxury amenities), and local recovery centers and Bangor police have raised concerns over the tactic.

Investigations continue as service providers monitor unusual outreach around community centers.

Anthem Blue Cross and Covenant Health reached a multi-year contract that lets Anthem members remain in-network at Covenant facilities — including St. Joseph Hospital, Primary and Specialty Care, and community services.

The agreement was announced Thursday and secures local access to affordable care.

Hermon Mountain will change hands soon as local buyers plan to finalize the sale and expand the resort into a four-season operation.

The sale is pending at $2.1 million for the area ski spot.

Jason Tatum is expected to return today at TD Garden as his recovery improves while Cooper Flagg is questionable for the Celtics' 7 p.m. game against the Mavericks; Maine fans may see a long-anticipated meeting of former Duke players—one of whom grew up idolizing Tatum.

Today, TD Garden hosts a game in Boston as Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks face the Celtics; Brewer native Ben Bubar surprised his mother by gifting tickets to his family, who are excited to cheer on the Mavericks + experience a local basketball moment.

Freshmen powered the Hampden Academy cooperative hockey team to win its first Class B North championship in triple overtime over Messalonskee on Wednesday at Alfond Arena; the Broncos will face York for the state title Saturday at Cross Insurance Arena (a win that boosts team morale).

Cat In The Hat Live Show

6-9 p.m. — Cross Insurance Center — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a delightful live performance of the beloved children's classic.

Deep Dish Pizza Cooking Class

12-2:30 p.m. — UNO Pizzeria & Grill — Ticket includes pizza demonstration and lunch — Master the art of Chicago-style deep dish pizza in a fun, interactive cooking class.

Silent Book Club

5:30-7 p.m. — The Stage Door — Free entry — Enjoy a cozy evening of quiet reading among fellow book lovers with snacks and drinks.

Veterans Jobs and Career Fair

10 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Hollywood Casino Hotel & Raceway Bangor — Free entry — Explore career opportunities tailored for veterans and network with potential employers.

Bangor Art Society Annual Open Juried Show

10 a.m. – 8 p.m. — Bangor Public Library — Free entry — Showcase of creativity with local and regional artists vying for top honors.