Good morning, Bangor.

Astronaut Suni Williams—who spent over nine months on the space station after her June 5th, 2024 launch—visited Bangor last night at the Maine Savings Amphitheater during the Old Dominion show.

She returned to Earth on March 18 and needed months of physical therapy to adjust to gravity again.

Today, Maine Warden Service officers patrolled Pushaw Lake as part of Operation Dry Water to check boat operators for signs of alcohol or drug use using tests like horizontal gaze nystagmus—ensuring safe boating as many enjoyed Independence Day weekend.

Astronaut Suni Williams attended the Old Dominion concert at the Maine Savings Amphitheater on Thursday night as a guest of the tour—she shares a hometown tie with Waterfront Concerts’ Chris Rudolph, who noted that Needham’s mascot is a rocket.

Maine boaters must clean, drain, and dry their boats after each use to keep invasive species from spreading and face fines of up to 2500 dollars under state law, as warned by the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (guidance includes draining bilges, live wells, and engines).

Doctors at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center are using a new pulsed field energy procedure to treat patients with irregular heartbeats.

The treatment helped David Haversat lower his PVC rate from 11 percent to less than 1 percent — it takes under 15 minutes — and doctors will continue to monitor long-term outcomes.

After Health Secretary Robert F.

Kennedy Jr. fired all members of the CDC’s vaccine advisory committee in June, Maine health leaders and their Northeast colleagues are weighing a regional vaccine advisory group for guidance on vaccine access—while the Maine CDC remains committed to collaboration without confirming any specific plans.

Maine real estate agents say traditional waterfront camps are now out of reach as smaller camps cost at least $500,000—$600,000 compared to a $300,000 lake house a decade ago.

Families keep camps and many owners upgrade them for year-round living — limiting options for new buyers.

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.

Design Fest 2025 Kickoff

9-11 a.m. — Rize - CoWorking & Collaboration Space — Free entry — Enjoy coffee and creative networking in a relaxed coworking atmosphere.