Good morning, Bangor.

Members of the Reason youth group at East Orrington Congregational Church began a week-long community service on Monday by beautifying homes, painting decks and building fences at Sleepy Hollow Drive in Holden, and will continue these efforts in Orrington and nearby towns this week — their work supports local residents in need.

On Monday, over 80 golfers gathered at Bangor Municipal Golf Course for the annual scramble hosted by the Greater Bangor Association of Realtors.

A portion of the proceeds went to the Bangor Area Homeless Shelter to support vulnerable individuals while another nonprofit will receive funds at the December Spirit of Giving event.

A fire in the trash dumping room at Eagle Point Energy Center started Tuesday night and was under control by the next day; Orrington Town Manager Chris Backman said debris will be removed to Juniper Ridge landfill this week.

Maine's wild blueberry growers and other specialty crop farmers can apply for USDA relief under the Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers Program until Aug.

7. The program will pay about $225 per acre up to $250,000 to help offset a $28 million loss from last year's drought.

UMS officials said record enrollment has been reached for the summer semester with over 12,600 students across Maine public universities (up nearly 10% from last summer), marking the eighth straight semester of strong growth.

Bangor Chinese School and the Chinese Language & Culture Center launched the 2026 Chinese Dragon Camp with an opening ceremony held yesterday, June 22 at 9:00 a.m. in room 131, Peabody Hall at Husson University, and the camp will run through July 10 offering immersive Chinese language and cultural activities for all ages.

Bangor Chinese School kicked off its Chinese Dragon Camp at Husson University Monday, starting a three-week summer program where students learn Chinese language and culture through immersive lessons and hands-on activities like making Chinese cuisine.

The camp also offers participants a chance to earn college credit.

Maine is compiling its own greenhouse gas inventory after the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) stopped publishing pollution data last year.

The state will release its report before December as it works with partners to estimate emissions and forest offsets.

Customs and Border Protection data shows Maine’s border crossings ticked up slightly in March and April compared to last year after months of decline — Gov. Mills and tourism leaders are preparing for a potential summer boost in Canadian visitors.

Gubernatorial candidate Bobby Charles took the stage at the Maine moose lottery Saturday to announce winners and engage with a welcoming crowd (a stark change from Gov. Janet Mills’ drawing last year, which drew boos in Farmington).

Needle distribution in Bangor dropped more than half last year after HEAL (the area's largest syringe service provider) closed at the end of 2024.

Two remaining programs distributed 349,356 needles and disposed of 386,462 in their latest reporting year, according to a Maine CDC report released in March.

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.