Good morning, Bangor.

Quirk Subaru held a Friday morning check presentation that provided $11,000 to Bangor Humane Society for animal medical needs and $28,000 to Bangor Symphony Orchestra to expand youth music programs.

The funding came from the Share the Love campaign + supports keeping resources local.

On Friday, June 5, Maine native astronaut Jessica Meir and four colleagues took shelter in a SpaceX capsule at the International Space Station while Russian cosmonauts repaired a leak on the station’s Russian side— the crew resumed regular duties after repairs paused.

Residents and staff at Winterberry Heights held a bake sale and basket raffle today to raise funds for the Alzheimer’s Association — the event called Baking Memories is one of several planned fundraisers to support memory care.

UMaine will launch two new doctoral nursing programs that focus on research and patient care.

Enrollment begins in 2027 + local hospitals partner to help build Maine’s nursing workforce.

Penobscot Community Health Care confirmed that a new electronic record system led to isolated cases of patient information being sent to unintended recipients — two parents received details for children not in their care.

The provider advised patients to call if their contact data appears incorrect.

The 2026 WABI Food Truck Frenzy ended Friday morning with No Bones Grill and Fancy Plants offering tasty menu options during six days of celebration — drawing local food lovers downtown.

The Great Bangor Marathon & Half returns on Sunday with runners starting at 7 a.m. at the Paul Bunyan Statue and running through downtown, Broadway, and Kenduskeag as police advise drivers to exercise caution.

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.