Good morning, Bangor.

Haskell and his wife Evalina bought the Cellardoor Winery in late May using a $1.8M loan from regional publisher Reade Brower and renamed it Cellardoor Farm; they plan to add lodging, a brewery and two restaurants to the property.

Marine Patrol officers issued over 50 summonses and 20 warnings to striped bass anglers near Saco River Dam this spring — officials say the violations challenge efforts to rebuild the fishery.

Maine Forest Service has announced the WoodsWISE Resilience Program to help eligible landowners (minimum 10 acres) get up to $20,000 for forest projects.

The $9 million initiative supports early stand tending, regeneration, and health practices and is available until funds run out or through 2029.

Joe Baldacci hosted a campaign party at Sea Dog in Bangor on Tuesday, Jun.

9 to energize local supporters ahead of Election Day tomorrow.

Mending Health will stop offering insurance on Jan.

1, 2027, leaving its 1,100 members (they keep coverage until year-end) with fewer options; four other companies have proposed new rates and members can choose a new plan during open enrollment beginning Nov. 1.

Jackson Lab has received a $1.8M grant from the Michael J.

Fox Foundation to study how the GBA1 gene affects Parkinson's disease and its early onset. The study will involve the New York Stem Cell Foundation + the Montreal Neurological Institute.

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.