Good morning, Bangor.

Veterans from Honor Flight Maine visited Washington, D.C. memorial sites to honor their service — officials said the Desert Shield and Desert Storm Memorial is slated to be completed this fall.

A rainbow flag downtown was defaced a second time Wednesday night near a State Street crosswalk after city workers repainted it Tuesday following an earlier vandalism, and officials have yet to say if it will be repainted before the June 27 Pride parade and festival.

Maine’s WoodsWISE Resilience Program offers up to $20,000 for landowners with 10+ forested acres to boost forest health and wildlife habitat.

Funding is available through 2029 and requires working with a Maine Forest Service-approved forester (free consultations available).

A hen house built in 2022 in a backyard pond sheltered nesting mallards successfully three times, with ducklings hatching in spring 2025.

The straw-lined tube mounted on a pole protected the birds from predators and proved a promising tool for waterfowl conservation.

An infant in Eddington was revived after becoming unresponsive following suspected opioid exposure; a sheriff supervisor used CPR and two doses of Narcan (2:30 p.m.) before the child was transported to a hospital as investigators continue working with Maine DHHS.

Special Olympics Maine State Summer Games kick off today at the University of Maine in Orono with over 2,200 athletes competing in bocce and track and field.

Law enforcement will complete the torch run at Friday's opening ceremonies.

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.

Riff Johnson Live at Hollywood Casino

Venue Name — 4-7 p.m. — Hollywood Casino Hotel & Raceway Bangor — Admission TBA — Catch a talented one-man band with a nostalgic voice in his home state.