Good morning, Bangor.

Despite the rain on Saturday, locals joined the Bangor Pride parade that started at 11 a.m. at Main and Union, moved downtown across the Kenduskeag Stream, and ended on Exchange.

Organizers said about 50 groups celebrated Generations of Pride—fueling a day of fun that also featured a Rainbow Fun Fest with games and food and a drag show at 7 p.m. at Hollywood Casino Hotel.

A person was rescued from the Penobscot River Friday evening after Hampden Fire was dispatched just after 6 p.m.—officials said the crews traveled about five miles south on the river — and the individual was taken to a hospital with their condition remaining unknown.

Alvin Dorsey, 39, from Massachusetts was sentenced to 18 months in prison with three years of supervised release after pleading guilty to trafficking fentanyl into Maine—authorities said the case was linked to an undercover operation involving an informant in Biddeford.

A Waterville man named Benjamin Brown pleaded guilty Friday in U.S. District Court in Bangor for posting threats on YouTube on Feb.

8 where he said no one could stop him from killing undocumented immigrants—law enforcement included.

Benjamin Brown, 47, pleaded guilty Friday in U.S. District Court in Bangor for making online threats on YouTube in February 2024 to kill undocumented immigrants, with federal agents warning him about his comments and he now faces up to five years in prison plus a fine of up to $250,000 and three years of supervised release.

Carter Amico, an 18-year-old defenseman from Westbrook, was selected Saturday by the Philadelphia Flyers as the No. 38 pick in the second round of the NHL draft.

He said his physical strength is his biggest asset after recovering from a broken kneecap (which limited him to 13 games last season) and he plans to return to the ice next week while joining Boston University next year.

An Evening with Timothy Cotton

5-7 p.m. — Books-A-Million — Book purchase required — Celebrate the release of 'Donut Holes for the Soul' and meet Bangor's own author Timothy Cotton.

Walter Hunt 4th of July 3K Road Race

9:45-10:45 a.m. — Brewer Auditorium — Entry fee required — Experience Maine's fastest road race as you gear up for the Brewer-Bangor parade.

Downtown Bangor Sidewalk Art Festival 2025

9 a.m.-4 p.m. — Pierce Park, 125 Harlow St. — Free entry — Celebrate local creativity with over 100 Maine artists, live music, and delicious food in the heart of Bangor.

Crush Cancer Fundraiser Ball

7-11:59 p.m. — Blue Sky Lounge — Tickets required — Dance the night away while raising funds to fight cancer in a fun and stylish atmosphere.

Talent Show Week

July 21-27 — Bangor / Holden KOA Holiday — Free entry — Unleash your creativity and showcase your unique skills during a fun-filled talent showcase.

MVP Summer Food Drive

All day — Cole Land Transportation Museum — Donations welcome — Contribute non-expired canned goods and pasta to support local veterans.