Good morning, Bangor.

Residents at the Brewer Center for Health and Rehabilitation hosted a bike parade and raffle for kids Friday in Brewer (children decorated bikes with ornament packages while five new bikes were available), with all proceeds going to the center’s resident council fund.

Food trucks & local vendors hosted a 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. fundraiser at Sam’s Club on Haskell Road on Friday to benefit Children’s Miracle Network, with funds supporting children at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center.

Crews responded to an electrical box fire at the Bangor House at around 2 p.m. Friday, evacuating six floors of the east wing and containing damage to the transformer box as Versant isolated the power.

Maine Game Warden Aaron Rideout advises boaters to drain+clean+dry their vessels this July 4th weekend to stop invasive species like Milfoil and Zebra Mussels from spreading and harming local waters.

The initiative follows a state law from June 2023 aimed at protecting Maine’s ecosystem.

Small robots from Daxbot will roll around downtown to measure curb, ramp, and hill accessibility as part of the city's effort to improve infrastructure.

They will wear safety vests + cover up to 6 miles per day while data collection is expected to take five weeks.

Essential workers in Bangor remain active in heat by taking frequent hydration breaks and rotating shifts, according to Bangor Fire Department’s Assistant Chief Andrew Emery and Maine DOT — which adjusts work schedules to protect crews.

Local food truck operators say busy customers have kept grills hot as summer continues.

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.