Good morning, Bangor.

Lori Scribner, a Williamsburg native, is hosting a bake sale and pulled pork dinner (with coleslaw, potato salad, and applesauce) outside the Orono IGA to raise funds for a food pantry serving LaGrange.

She spent long hours this week baking her famous New England fudge to help those in need.

Mike Laliberte, a Bangor man, completed his 12th annual tire flip challenge on Saturday to raise over $160,000 for the Maine Veterans Project; he flipped a 400-pound tire 800 times along his neighborhood route in just over three hours + his community cheered him on.

Tiny Homes of Maine closed last month after 10 years in operation following its acquisition by Hancock Lumber & a decision to halt its tiny homes on wheels line.

The company helped pass local tiny home laws and played a key role in affordable housing.

Local pest management providers are helping reduce ticks in yards as these pests grow more common in Maine.

Experts (such as Ed Mercier from Mosquito Squad and UMaine Cooperative Extension) advise homeowners to trim grass, remove leaf litter, and apply targeted repellents for safer outdoor spaces.

Hunters who drew Maine moose permits are urged to act fast +as spots book quickly+ and secure guides, lodging, and meat processors before options fill up.

They should also review maps and gear +for example, check rifle scope calibration+ to be well prepared for a successful hunt.

Monmouth Academy rallied from a 4 to 0 deficit and scored two runs in the seventh inning to beat Washington Academy (5 to 4) in the Class C baseball state championship at Mansfield Stadium in Bangor on Saturday, earning its second straight title.

Fort Fairfield won the Class D baseball state championship with a 4-1 victory over Telstar at St. Joseph’s College in Standish Saturday (Jonah Leblanc held Telstar to one run over 6 1/3 innings).

Cheverus claimed the Class A softball state championship 3—2 over Hampden Academy in Auburn on Saturday.

Star pitcher Addison DeRoche drove in the go-ahead run in the seventh inning while Hampden mounted a late comeback effort.

On Saturday, Medomak Valley clinched the Class B softball championship with a 7-0 win over Gardiner at St. Joseph’s College in Standish as pitcher Sidney Nicholls threw a complete-game shutout— the Panthers scored each inning until a four-run fifth sealed the victory.

Dirigo won its first-ever Class C state softball title as the Cougars defeated defending champion Bucksport 5-1 last Saturday at Coffin Field in Brewer.

Senior pitcher Lana Waite broke a one-run game wide open with a three-run seventh inning, sealing the win for the team.

Gorham won its first Class A state baseball championship at Morton Field by beating Bangor 3+2 in 11 innings.

Hunter Finck drove in the winning run while Bangor, going for its 15th title, could not keep up with the scoring.

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.

Wheels for Warriors Car Show

10 AM – 3 PM — Cross Insurance Center — Free entry — Celebrate automotive passion at Maine's premier car show featuring a variety of vehicles.