Good morning, Bangor.

Make-A-Wish Maine will host its Wishing Under the Stars Gala on Saturday, March 21 at 5 p.m. at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor — local donors and businesses will help raise funds to grant wishes for children battling critical illness.

Lil Wayne will perform this summer at Maine Savings Amphitheater with special guest 2 Chainz on June 30 + tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m.

Folks can catch the unique improvised musical 'A Kick in your Cabot Cove' at the Penobscot Theatre Company this weekend.

The show, created by three improvisers and a music director using audience suggestions + inspired by Murder, She Wrote, features performances on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evening.

Northern Maine school districts secured a $1M USDA grant this week to improve distance learning and telemedicine technology at 12 sites in Aroostook, Penobscot & Washington counties.

The funding will let schools invest in networking equipment and interactive displays for enhanced student learning and health care.

State Rep. Michael Brennan introduced a bill to allocate $1.5 million toward security upgrades at Maine houses of worship — the measure would let nonprofits hire off duty police and update surveillance, and a House vote is expected in the coming weeks.

Emergency departments at Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital in Pittsfield and CA Dean Hospital in Greenville have trained nurses ready for urgent births when regular labor units are closed.

Nurses use technology (including baby warmers and Apgar scores) to support mom and baby during emergencies.

Medical students from UNE and Tufts visited Northern Light Mayo Hospital in Dover-Foxcroft on March 11 to participate in a Rural Health Immersion that showcased the rewards and challenges of practicing care in close-knit communities.

The program offered firsthand insight into rural care's hands-on learning and community spirit.

Kurt Graser of Knack Factory said the second season of Up the Hearts will start airing later this year.

The docuseries, which captured key moments for a local soccer club, was picked up by the New England Sports Network & has sparked fresh local interest.

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.

Ballroom Dancing with Robert Causey

8-9 p.m. — The Wilson Center — Free entry — Learn various styles of Ballroom Dance in a fun and relaxed atmosphere with no partner required.

S-T-R-E-T-C-H Your Teaching Workshop 2026

8:30 AM – 2:30 PM — United Technologies Center-Region 4 — Free entry — Enhance teaching skills and bring fresh energy to the classroom with engaging breakout sessions.

Riff Johnson Live

6-10 p.m. — Bogeys — Tickets available — Experience Riff Johnson's nostalgic tunes as he performs live in his home state of Maine.