Good morning, Bangor.

A fundraiser for Chani Johnson and her son Jerry—who lost their home in January after a chimney fire—is ongoing today at 10 a.m. at Harrington Elementary School.

The event includes a Chinese auction, bake sale, candy sale, and 50/50 raffle with prizes like cash and local vouchers until 4 p.m.

Maine Veterans Project presented veteran Bruce Busi a donated car at Twin City Tire in Cherryfield on Friday after months without reliable transportation.

Twin City Tire covered $3,700 in repairs (a key detail) to give him the freedom to travel.

The Bangor Boat Show is underway at Cross Insurance Center this weekend, featuring pontoon and fishing boats.

Doors open Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Tickets cost $12 with free entry for kids 12 and under).

Furniture Mattresses and More, a locally owned store adjacent to the Bangor Mall, is being sold to an out-of-state retailer.

Owner Kathy Harvey is liquidating inventory with a storewide sale (50% off) starting today.

Amazon-backed SPA Properties is planning a $17.5 million warehouse and distribution center at 1674 Hammond St on a 20-acre site, which will feature loading docks and 365 parking spaces to support deliveries across Greater Bangor.

Town officials have not released further details as the permitting process continues.

Maine officials and AARP Maine urge residents who lost money in bitcoin scams to apply for refunds from a $1.9M settlement reached after a two-year probe before April 1 — eligible applicants should review the details available from the Maine Bureau of Consumer Credit Protection.

Lawmakers are reviewing ways to ease rising electricity bills as Mainers, paying an average of $175/month, face higher supply costs driven by global gas prices.

DOER acting commissioner Dan Burgess said local renewable projects and changes to net energy billing could help lower bills in coming years.

The Eastern Maine Sportsmen’s Show began Friday at 1:00 p.m. at the UMaine Fieldhouse with vendor booths, an air gun range, and archery for outdoor enthusiasts; kids 12 and under entered free while others paid $10, and the event runs today until 8:00 p.m. and on Sunday until 4:00 p.m.

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.