Good morning, Bangor.

Town Fair Tire in Bangor is hosting a benefit car meet this Sunday at 1 p.m.—donations will support Scott Thibodeau and his family after he was injured helping a motorist.

MOFGA sent a letter to Hannaford urging the chain to buy more Maine-grown produce after weather and labor issues led to a carrot shortage.

Hannaford invited MOFGA to discuss local sourcing (they already work with Maine farms during season).

Etsy announced a ban on most fur product sales on Thursday; the new rule, effective Aug.

11, will force Maine trappers and small businesses to shift sales + build new online platforms. Sellers plan to adapt with personal websites and local marketing.

Eighth graders from All Saints Catholic School held a dress rehearsal for Living Stations, Mary's Way of the Cross on Friday, April 3, at St. John's Catholic Church in Bangor.

The play (an annual tradition) portrays Jesus and Mary and will be performed Sunday morning and afternoon.

The Nite Show returns for one night only to honor broadcaster George Hale at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Apr.

22 at the Gracie Theatre on Husson University campus (tickets are $20). He will also serve as Grand Marshal for the July 4th Parade.

UMaine Cooperative Extension in Orono released a fact sheet today to guide beginning farmers through business planning, land & soil assessment, equipment needs and market research.

The guide is available free on the program webpage.

MaineDOT will close the northbound Route 202 ramp to westbound I-395 on April 9 from 5 a.m. to 4 p.m. for concrete deck placement so drivers should use Exit 3B on I-395 onto Main Street to reach westbound I-395.

The Maine legislature approved a bill on Thursday that lets Mainers install compact plug-in solar systems at home with an electrician’s help to cut rising electricity costs.

Officials said new design standards will be released in the coming months (estimated to lower household energy use by 20%).

Maine reported 366 Lyme disease cases in 2026 (mostly from the midcoast) amid sustained tick activity following a mild winter.

A Lyme vaccine candidate nears approval as experts urge residents to remain vigilant.

A local investor group is buying Bangor Mall to redevelop 90,000 sqft of the former Sears area into over 200 condos, doctors’ offices, and shops & green spaces.

They are in a 60-day review and hope to close the sale by mid-June, setting the stage for a new mixed-use hub.

UMaine unveiled interior design plans Friday for Morse Arena, a 106,000-square-foot facility featuring 2,660 seats, a new student section, and dedicated spaces for the pep band (construction began fall 2025, with the arena opening for the 2027–28 season).

UMaine athletics revealed designs for the 106,000 sqft Morse Arena + the new 2,660-seat basketball venue set for the 2027-28 season + the facility will also house a football operations center.

Construction began last fall and features high-definition video boards plus premium seating in the Pine Club.

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.

ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification

9 AM – 5 PM — University of Maine Cooperative Extension — $150 for course and exam — Gain nationally-recognized certification essential for food industry professionals.

The Nite Show Live Honoring George Hale

6-8 p.m. — Gracie Theatre — Ticket proceeds support Brewer Community School music & theatre — A lively tribute to broadcasting icon George Hale.

The Garbologists

Apr 23 – May 10 — Penobscot Theatre Company — Ticket info TBA — Explore the hidden stories behind our discarded items through the eyes of a city sanitation worker.