Good morning, Bangor.

Fire crews are responding to a structure fire at Eagle Point Energy Center (in Orrington) with more details expected as the situation evolves.

A large fire broke out at the Orrington trash plant on Tuesday night, prompting 10 fire departments to control the blaze near Brewer town line at the Eagle Point Energy Center + it marks the facility's second fire in two years as operations resume this August.

Mumford & Sons signed records ahead of their concert Tuesday night at Full Moose, giving fans a chance to get a keepsake before the show.

Ten UTC students received $500 tool kits from GBAOMA (a local nonprofit) to jump-start their trade careers at a ceremony at Jeff's Catering Tuesday evening in Bangor.

The nonprofit will expand the program for more students next fall.

The City Council appointed a nine-member advisory committee last month to craft a homelessness strategy that may adopt ideas from other cities, including permanent supportive housing and master leasing models; the group will also explore unifying local service providers (a tactic used successfully in Houston).

MaineHealth received a $1.1 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to study PFAS exposure in children.

The five-year research will examine links to obesity, diabetes, and heart risks & expand environmental health studies across the region.

June is Alzheimer’s and brain awareness month, and Northern Light experts urge Mainers to try new disease-modifying treatments that reduce amyloid plaque while promoting good sleep, social time and brain exercises.

They advise residents to learn more about staying sharp at Northern Light Memory and Aging — a trusted local center — in Bangor.

The Maine High School Baseball and Softball Coaches’ Associations announced 13 finalists for Miss Maine Softball and nine for Mr. Maine Baseball.

Winners will be named at Standish Senior All Star games on June 23 and June 24.

Bangor High School's baseball team rallied for a 5-2 win against Oxford Hills Tuesday at Morton Field in Augusta to clinch the Class A North title.

The Rams will face Gorham in the state championship game Saturday at 1 p.m.

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.