Good morning, Bangor.

Camp Hope, a summer camp in Ellsworth for kids undergoing cancer treatment, returns for its 13th year.

The program, run by the Bangor Region YMCA (in partnership with Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center), offers a free, week-long camp from June 15 until June 19.

Bangor police reunited Sunny, a lost cockatiel, with her owners after staff at an ice cream shop spotted her in the garage on Sunday—officers intercepted the bird before she flew away and returned her to the family from Coldbrook Road in Hampden.

Penobscot Theatre Company is previewing its rendition of ‘The Fantasticks’ at its main stage, offering local audiences an early glimpse at the classic musical — ticket details and showtimes are available at the box office.

Gas prices in Maine have dropped by more than 11 cents over the past week, now averaging $4.14 a gallon at more than 1,200 stations statewide — the decline followed lower oil prices linked to a potential US-Iran deal.

Penquis Child Development is accepting enrollments for Early Head Start and Head Start classrooms for children from infancy to five, offering full-day care at a local center.

A 16-classroom Bright Beginnings Childcare Center will open in September — expanding access to early learning for local families.

Community Connector buses saw a 22% rise in ridership since January as officials linked the increase to higher gas prices; they are addressing driver shortages and planning to restore full service—including Saturdays—soon.

City officials will test a mobile ticketing system to improve access.

At Northern Light Health Eastern Maine Medical Center, Tom Curran with Parkinson’s saw coworkers rally to raise nearly $20K by Monday, June 15th after his insurance denied a $30K procedure—he plans to travel to Boston for treatment this summer.

Husson University student Jace Cook won the 12th annual Downeast-Metro Amateur golf tournament on Sunday at Kebo Valley Club in Bar Harbor, finishing three shots ahead of his closest competitors.

He shot a two-under 69 at Bangor Municipal on Saturday + recovered from a challenging front nine.

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.