Good morning, Bangor.

A celebration of life for Maine Game Warden Pilot Joshua Tibbetts is scheduled for Thursday, May 21 at 1 p.m. at the Cross Insurance Center Arena in Bangor, and wildlife officials will share more details next week.

A local organization hosted an event at Milford place to celebrate its new affordable senior housing development that will have 40 single-bedroom apartments — 8 for a shelter — and open in April 2027.

A celebration of life for Game Warden Pilot Joshua Tibbetts is set for Thursday, May 21 at 1:00 p.m. at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor.

Officials are finalizing details with the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife as the community remembers his 18 years of service.

Salt North Tap Room closed Friday morning at 16 Union St.—the space will become MJ’s Catering and Event Center hosting public concerts and private catering functions in the building formerly used by Carolina’s Sports and Spirits.

Maine residents, including Belfast drivers, are changing habits amid high gas prices; some drive out of town to pay less and combine errands while lower-income households feel the pinch (prices now hover around $4.50 a gallon), forcing tough daily choices.

These changes reflect a statewide shift in fuel consumption.

Northern Light Health will spotlight National EMS Week from May 17-23 and Mental Health Awareness Month by launching a new peer-to-peer support group for EMTs and paramedics in Bangor.

Staff can also access free confidential coaching sessions and wellness tools.

UMaine will honor players from its seven College World Series teams (1964, 1976, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984 and 1986) before its 1 p.m. game against Albany at Mahaney Diamond in Orono today.

Under a new rule, the MPA now permits high school postseason sports to be held on Sundays, offering flexibility when weather or facility issues delay games.

Eighteen tennis matches, including boys & girls doubles finals, are scheduled this weekend at Bates College in Lewiston.

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.

Ballroom Dancing with Robert Causey

8-9 p.m. — The Wilson Center — Free — Learn various styles of ballroom dance in a friendly and inviting environment with no experience or partner required.