Good morning, Bangor.

Bangor Sandwich Company will open next week in a new store at 1 Central St. just steps from its current location, expanding its kitchen and menu with nine new items while keeping the same hours from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

Boot Barn is set to open in Bangor at the former JoAnn Fabrics and Crafts on Stillwater — joining Maine locations in Augusta and South Portland.

The retailer is yet to confirm the opening date.

The Maine Trappers Association announced the Maine Game Warden Pilot Joshua Tibbetts Scholarship on May 12 in Avon to support students in conservation, wildlife or public service and honor the late warden killed in a plane crash.

The nonprofit MTA Outdoor Learning Foundation oversees the fund with Tibbetts’ sister.

Governor Mills holds a ceremonial bill signing today in Westbrook to enact a statewide ban on cell phones in schools from her supplemental budget - an effort aimed at reducing classroom distractions.

Several districts have already adopted similar bans.

Northern Light Health has announced the Jim and Cathy Gero Center for Genomics and Advanced Therapies at Lafayette Center (made possible by a $10 million gift in memory of Cathy) and will open in three to six months to expand access to clinical trials and targeted care.

Maine CDC announced winners of its Lyme Disease Awareness poster contest, honoring Holly of Fruit Street School in Bangor, Haven of Mattanawcook Junior High, and two other students for effective posters on tick bite prevention.

Bangor first-time home buyers can access new resources that ease rising prices and mortgage rates.

A state guide offers programs including homebuyer classes, grants and low fixed-rate mortgages to cover down payments + closing costs.

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.

31st Annual Maine Child Welfare Education Conference

8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. — Cross Insurance Center — Registration required — Explore digital challenges and opportunities for child welfare in a tech-driven world.

Furball Festival 2026

10 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Binette Park — Free entry — Celebrate animals and community with food, vendors, and adoptable pets at this family-friendly festival.