Good morning, Bangor.

Scout Troop 433F joined the Winslow VFW on Sunday morning to prepare old flags for retirement under VFW guidance.

The event taught young scouts the flag’s meaning and the value of honoring it.

Balloon pilot Bert Padelt and his team flew a record 2,852-mile hydrogen-powered balloon from Presque Isle to Luxembourg after battling heavy rain and snow— they set a new world distance record and met Luxembourg’s Grand Duke upon landing.

Severe storms and heavy rain impacted northern and western Maine yesterday afternoon, with a soaking cold front bringing rain through Monday morning.

Conditions are set to improve this afternoon as skies clear after the front passed.

Volunteers from the Rozalia Project non-profit teamed with the Maine Island Trail Association and the Surfrider Foundation to remove 200 abandoned lobster traps and marine debris from Big Nash and Nash Islands this past weekend to protect local wildlife and support research for future policy solutions.

Maine's Senate race between Collins and Platner is set for nearly $500 million in ad spending (with $384 million for their contest alone).

More than $150 million in ads have already been booked ahead of Election Day, placing the race as the fourth most expensive in the country.

A local letter warns that ticks carrying the Alpha-Gal allergy are moving north because of climate change — causing reactions to red meat and other mammal products.

Sue Shaw from Penobscot urges residents to be cautious as this condition can change quality of life.

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.

Paul Doiron Book Launch Event

6:00 – 7:30 PM — Bangor Public Library — Free entry — Celebrate the release of 'Storm Tide' with author Paul Doiron and enjoy a Q&A session.