Good morning, Bangor.

Annie is a large guardian-breed dog with untreated infections and open wounds who was found on a free pet site and is now cared for at Sullivan Sanctuary in Brunswick.

The shelter seeks adopters experienced with such pets (and is raising funds for her vet care).

MSAD 54’s fiscal 2027 budget is set at $53.9M (a 4.78% increase) with Skowhegan’s share up 2% to $16.8M.

A budget meeting takes place on Wednesday, May 20 at 7 p.m. at Skowhegan Area High School, with a referendum on Tuesday, Jun 9.

UMaine held its commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 9 at Harold Alfond Sports Arena in Orono as 2,000 graduates received diplomas.

Actor Timothy Simons (a Readfield native and 2001 UMaine theater grad) urged graduates to embrace fresh ideas based on his own college journey.

Husson University held its 127th commencement ceremony on Saturday — the Class of 2026 officially flew the nest at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor.

The state expanded the emerald ash borer quarantine in late April for 16 municipalities — including Bangor — requiring quarantined ash tree material to remain onsite except for ash chips.

Bangor officials have developed a response plan to manage local tree impacts from the invasive pest.

Today, Hawks Little League celebrated its opening day at Patricia A.

Duran School as 33 teams, nearly 400 players, and 100 volunteers gathered to start the season with a new scoreboard donated by The Shop, Inc.

Great Home Expo by Hammond Lumber

12-3 a.m. — Cross Insurance Center — Various entry fees — Explore local businesses showcasing home improvement products and services.

Soul Friends Pet Expo

11 a.m. – 3 p.m. — The Furniture Gallery — Free entry — Celebrate local rescues and connect with potential soul friends for your future family.

Melodies for the Mind 2026

6-9 PM — Husson University — Fundraising event — Enjoy an evening of comedy and R&B music while supporting mental health recovery programs.

I Love The 90's Tour

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Cross Insurance Center — Tickets available — Enjoy the beats of the 90s with Young MC and nostalgic hits.

Riff Johnson Live at Blue Sky Lounge

7-11 p.m. — Blue Sky Lounge — Cost Info not provided — Experience the energetic sounds of Riff Johnson, a one-man band with a nostalgic flair.