Good morning, Bangor.

Hundreds of law enforcement officers across the state will carry the Flame of Hope for the 2025 Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Maine starting Tuesday, June 3 through multiple legs.

The run will finish with its final leg starting Thursday, June 5 in Dover-Foxcroft and concluding with the Flame entering the opening ceremonies on Friday, June 6 at the University of Maine in Orono — raising awareness and funds for over 5,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities.

The Bangor Humane Society worked with The Glass Feather to hold a Paws for a Cause fundraiser on Saturday where 100 unique stained glass paws were sold for $50 each to support animal care and medical needs—several animals were adopted at the event.

Bangor’s longtime city forester Rolland Perry, who planted 812,809 trees and established four public forests including the Rolland F.

Perry City Forest, died May 15. His work has given many residents a place for hiking, biking, and birding—ensuring nature remains a part of our community.

At the Bangor Public Library, Chen Chinese Academy celebrated the Chinese Dragon Festival on Saturday with crafts, special foods, and a dragon boat race game that engaged young participants.

The festival activities—designed to introduce local children to Chinese traditions—left many with a deeper appreciation of cultural heritage.

Residents may see the northern lights tonight if skies remain clear.

NOAA forecasts a G4 geomagnetic storm for tonight and Monday night — Tuesday will bring a weaker G3 storm with clear viewing outside the mountains and south of Millinocket.

Maine lawmakers' Energy, Utilities, and Technology Committee approved a bipartisan reform bill that will change net energy billing by creating a tier system to give smaller community solar projects more support—commercial solar advocates say the change may harm larger renewable energy companies. The full legislature will now consider the proposal.

On May 28, the Legislature’s Standing Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife approved a bill that will prohibit floating camps on Maine’s waters.

The bill includes an amendment—adding a grandfather clause for floating structures in place as of January 1 to protect businesses like DiMillo’s Marina—and carries criminal penalties while it awaits full legislative approval.

Halsey Live Concert

6:30-8 p.m. — Maine Savings Amphitheater — Tickets from $68 — Experience Halsey's energizing performance alongside rising stars Sir Chloe and Hope Tala.

This Extraordinary Place: The Allagash Wilderness Waterway

6:30-7:30 p.m. — Sea Dog Brewing Co — Free entry — Engage in networking and discussion about Maine's stunning wilderness waterway.

National Cancer Survivor Day Celebration

11 AM – 1 PM — Mason's Brewing Company — Free entry — Celebrate life and resilience with inspiring survivor stories and a walk along the riverwalk.

30th Annual Maine Child Welfare Education Conference

7:15 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. — Cross Insurance Center — Not specified — Engaging discussions and networking opportunities surrounding child welfare in Maine.

Mini Golf and Ice Cream Social

6-8 p.m. — Fielder's Choice Ice Cream — RSVP required — Enjoy a fun evening of mini golf and ice cream with friends in Bangor.

An Evening with Timothy Cotton

5-7 p.m. — Books-A-Million — Book purchase required — Celebrate the release of 'Donut Holes for the Soul' and meet Bangor's own author Timothy Cotton.