Good morning, Bangor.

At about 6 p.m. Friday, a fire engulfed a Mariaville home on Peninsula Drive and spread into nearby woods; although no one was home, investigators say a lithium ion battery sparked the blaze—two cats remain missing.

The Maine Savings Amphitheater will host a series of summer concerts featuring diverse acts from rock to rap, with shows starting on Friday, June 5 and running through Sunday, September 6.

Tickets are available online at the Bangor Waterfront Concerts site or from Live Nation.

A local Mainer recalled climbing Katahdin three times, describing stormy nights and family hikes that made the mountain a lasting gift to him (he brewed coffee at 5,269 ft during one climb).

He encourages fellow Mainers to make the trek at least once.

Yesterday, locals gathered at Maine Forest and Logging Museum in Bradley to celebrate Maine Alewife Day, an annual event held the Saturday before Memorial Day that marked the migration of alewives from ocean to river.

The celebration underscored the fish's important role in the local ecosystem.

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.