Good morning, Bangor.

Bangor Public Works said it will not repaint the Pride crosswalk after vandals defaced it on June 1 and again on June 4 — near the memorial where three teens killed Charlie Howard in 1984.

The Maine Whoopie Pie Festival returns to the Piscataquis Valley Fairgrounds in Dover-Foxcroft today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a $6 fee for adults while officials reroute traffic from Bangor to Essex Street (kids 12 and under enter free).

Kids can pick up free books today at six Governor’s restaurants from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. as Governor’s partners with Dirigo Reads to share literature with first graders + sets up free little libraries outside each location for book donations.

Cold plunge therapy is trending at Sandollar Spa and Pool on Broad Street as the facility runs a package that pairs a cold plunge with a sauna for better blood flow and clarity.

Experts advise starting with 30 to 45 seconds at about 60 degrees for a safe experience.

Four former titlists join 165 golfers for the 36 hole Downeast Metro Amateur Golf Tournament — A and B flight players tee off today at Bangor Muni and will play on Sunday at Kebo Valley Club, with former winners John Hayes IV, Reese McFarlane, and Max Woodman in the field.

UMaine women's ice hockey coach Molly Engstrom will join the new Detroit PWHL team as an assistant coach, leaving her job with the Black Bears.

Her appointment, announced Friday morning, is part of the league's expansion to include Detroit, Las Vegas, San Jose and Hamilton, Ontario.

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.

Broadway Karaoke Night

9:00 – 10:30 PM — The Stage Door — Cost not specified — Step into the spotlight and sing your favorite Broadway hits with a live audience cheering you on.