Good morning, Bangor.

The Emporium Spooky Goods and More will close its 22 State St. location on March 25 and move to a larger Main Street storefront next to Knapp's Music Center, set to open May 1 — with plans to expand inventory and host a Goth Prom on April 25.

Matthew Alley sells affordable local potatoes from his trailer parked in Maine parking lots, offering 50-pound bags for $20 that cost less than grocery store prices – he drives weekly to pick up large shipments and plans to add more produce as food and fuel prices rise.

The 43rd Maine Maple Sunday Weekend will take place this weekend (Mar.

21 to 22) at over 100 farms, where visitors can sample fresh maple syrup and enjoy farm tours, treats and breakfast events. Check with local sugarhouses for exact hours.

More than 200 high school chorus students performed popular songs at Minsky Recital Hall in Orono on Wednesday under the direction of UMaine Assistant Professor Rebecca DeWan; it was the third year for the no-audition event that also offered meals and t-shirts.

The Maine Department of Energy Resources survey today shows heating oil costs have risen by $1.15 per gallon to $4.97, with kerosene now at $5.87.

Residents in need may qualify for emergency fuel delivery through April 30 + contact local community agencies for details.

University of Maine is forming a task force to rename its Mitchell honors linked to U.S. Senator George Mitchell due to ties with Epstein; the panel including faculty & staff & students will collect anonymous public feedback via an online form until Tuesday, Mar.

24 at 5 p.m.

The new Maine Maritime Academy training ship State of Maine left Philadelphia Thursday morning and is expected to dock at Portland Ocean Terminal Saturday afternoon — public viewing will precede an official handover ceremony scheduled for March 30.

A Bangor-based diver with over 50 years’ experience recovered a pickup truck from Moosehead Lake on Wednesday and helped retrieve a snowmobile from North Twin Lake.

The recoveries show how vehicle salvage can be expensive & require extra caution to protect the environment.

Presque Isle International Airport’s air service has changed since 2000 with different airlines and rising subsidies, and the city council is expected next week to recommend the carrier for a new two-year contract with JetBlue+American Airlines in contention.

Governor Janet Mills announced that $12 million from the Home for Good program will fund 92 new affordable apartments in Bangor and two other cities.

On-site social workers and supportive services will help residents access essential resources.

Penobscot County now has 40 HIV cases in an outbreak affecting mostly those who are homeless or use injection drugs — community groups and the Maine CDC are expanding prevention and testing efforts while connecting nearly three-quarters to care within 30 days.

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.

E-Waste Fundraising Event

8-11 a.m. — Challenger Learning Center of Maine — Suggested donation $10+ — Recycle old electronics and support STEM programs for students across Maine.