Good morning, Bangor.

The Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office closed McCarty Road in Glenburn near Broadway — after reports of a disorderly situation on Monday that left one person with a gunshot wound and another with minor injuries — as police search for the suspect who fled the scene.

The Maine Department of the Secretary of State warned residents that a scam text sent Monday claimed an unpaid traffic violation would lead to license suspension — even Secretary Bellows received the message.

The text falsely names the agency as the Maine Department of Motor Vehicles, which does not exist.

Maine lawmakers have proposed a bill that will ban small single-use plastic toiletry containers in lodging establishments—imposing a $100 fine for violations and setting rules for hotels to stop offering them on Jan.

1, 2030 for larger properties and in 2032 for smaller ones. Some large hotel chains have already begun switching to larger, pump-topped bottles in response to the new rule.

Bangor resident Michael McClain filed a class action lawsuit on Monday alleging that St. Joseph Hospital failed to secure personal information during a cyberattack that led to systems going offline on May 26 — the breach may have exposed names, birth dates, Social Security numbers, phone numbers, emails and more while putting patients at risk for identity theft.

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.

Walter Hunt 4th of July 3K Road Race

9:45-10:45 a.m. — Brewer Auditorium — Entry fee required — Experience Maine's fastest road race as you gear up for the Brewer-Bangor parade.

Downtown Bangor Sidewalk Art Festival 2025

9 a.m.-4 p.m. — Pierce Park, 125 Harlow St. — Free entry — Celebrate local creativity with over 100 Maine artists, live music, and delicious food in the heart of Bangor.