Good morning, Bangor.

Game Warden Joshua Tibbetts, who died in a May 12 plane crash, will be honored today at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, with law enforcement arriving at 10 a.m., guest entry at 11 a.m., and service starting at 1 p.m.; Gov. Mills has ordered flags lowered (in tribute).

Downtown Bangor Partnership will begin using Placer.ai later this year to track foot traffic at local events + several communities, including Brewer and Old Town, plan to adopt the system to better market activities.

Maine professor Caroline Bicks became the first outsider granted access to Stephen King’s archives at his Bangor home, where she found surprising revisions including an early draft of Carrie for her book Monsters in the Archives.

Bobby Charles leads the Maine GOP primary with 36% support, according to a poll released Wednesday by Pan Atlantic Research.

Jonathan Bush and Senate Leader Garrett Mason trail at 20% and 13%, plus 22% of voters remain undecided less than three weeks before Election Day.

During National EMS Week, EMS staff at Northern Light Health in Bangor have introduced a 24/7 peer support group to help manage mental health stresses amid long shifts — a move that underscores their commitment to vital patient care.

UMaine beat the Great Danes (11 to 5) in an America East play-in game on Wednesday night at the Binghamton Bearcats Baseball Complex.

The Black Bears will face UMBC at 3 p.m. on Thursday in the double-elimination phase.

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.

Ethan Burdick on The Little Ass Shed Tour

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Maine Savings Amphitheater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the captivating melodies of rising star Ethan Burdick in a night of music.