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Brewer teen Lydia Brown is collecting new toys, pajamas and other supplies through Aug.

18 for children undergoing treatment at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center and at Sarah's House of Maine in a summer drive (following her widely appreciated holiday toy drive that provided over 800 gifts last year).

A Hampden resident lost her mobile home to a sudden fire Sunday night, and while most belongings vanished, neighbors helped recover her missing chihuahua Max.

A GoFundMe and local donations—at the Workbench Gallery—are supporting her housing and replacement needs.

Bangor Historical Society held a roundtable at Bangor Library Wednesday night to discuss the Declaration of Independence and exhibited one of 48 copies — it will be on view Saturday at 33 State St. from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Local librarians are helping patrons remove AI features from their devices and teach alternatives to big tech tools.

Searsmont started the service in spring while Bangor librarian Hannah Cyrus hosts her popular 'Avoiding AI' class to help people make informed tech choices & protect their privacy.

Donors provided $56,700 to keep My First Bookshelf sending a free book each month to 3,000 children in Penobscot County after state funding for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library was cut + the nonprofit will continue the program for at least eight months.

Maine has tightened rules on animal transport to help prevent the spread of the New World screwworm.

Animals from infested or quarantined areas must be inspected by a veterinarian and, if healthy, carry a certificate of inspection, state officials said.

The Bangor Humane Society advises pet owners to keep pets safe from heat by providing water, limiting outdoor walks, and using the 7-second rule (if you cannot rest your hand on pavement for 7 seconds, it is too hot) as temperatures rise.

Owners should avoid leaving animals in parked vehicles.

Brewer High School Sports Hall of Fame will induct six figures including track athletes and a tech pioneer with the ceremony set for 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept.

26 at Brewer Community School Performing Arts Center (92 Pendleton St) where refreshments begin at 2 p.m.

UMaine men’s hockey will play seven of its 10 non-conference games at Alfond Arena in Orono this season, highlighted by a two-game series against Quinnipiac on Oct.

9-10. The schedule includes road games at Holy Cross on Oct. 2-3 and a pending contest at Cornell in New York City.

Jack Cosgrove, former UMaine football head coach with a 36-year career, will be inducted into the program’s Ring of Honor during the upcoming season.

Now coaching at Colby College (since 2018), he becomes the sixth honoree, joining other local football icons in this recognition.

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.