Good morning, Bangor.

Penquis C.A.P., Inc. joins nearly 250 organizations for NeighborWorks Weeks from May 23 through June 7 to boost affordable housing and community development across Penobscot, Piscataquis and Knox counties—helping many Mainers advance homeownership and access vital counseling.

Funeral events for volunteer firefighter Andrew Cross—killed in a wood-shavings explosion at Robbins Lumber in Searsmont—will begin with a public visitation Thursday, 5 to 8 p.m. at Riposta Funeral Home in Belfast and continue with a memorial service Friday, 1 p.m. at Veracity Chapel in Morrill.

A memorial service for Morrill Volunteer Firefighter Andrew Cross is scheduled for Friday at 1 p.m. at Veracity Chapel, while a public visitation will be held tomorrow from 5 to 8 p.m. at Riposta Funeral Home in Belfast + a shuttle from Belfast Area High School will transport attendees.

Robbins Lumber said it will not lay off workers at its 40-acre Searsmont mill after a fire and explosion last Friday killed a firefighter and injured more than a dozen — employees are receiving pay while production is expected to resume soon as state and federal agencies investigate the incident.

Hollywood Casino Bangor will host the inaugural Maine Science Awards (featuring a lifetime achievement category) this fall while the Maine Discovery Museum produces the ceremony at the casino; a call for entries starts June 1 and the awards will be given on Oct.

15.

Maine's public universities will begin a $1.39 million contract with ChatGPT Edu on July 1 to offer a secure AI tool for 25,200 students and 5,600 staff (the plan follows a competitive bidding process and includes optional training with no added fees).

Governor Janet Mills will order all United States and State flags to be lowered from sunrise to sunset on Thursday to honor Gerald Talbot and Maine Game Warden Joshua Tibbetts, with Talbot honored at Merrill Auditorium in Portland at 10:00 a.m. and Tibbetts’ funeral set for 1:00 p.m. at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor.

University of Maine freshman Hunter St. Denis was named America East Rookie of the Year today — becoming the first Black Bear to win the award since 2007 while excelling in nine key offensive categories and joining four teammates who earned All-America East honors.

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.