Good morning, Bangor.

Local Highroller Lobster Co. turned a one-star Google review into a best-selling T-shirt design for a June visitor — the restaurant has since sold out its initial order and placed a new order amid strong social media support.

Country music star Jason Aldean kicked off his 'Songs About Us' tour on Thursday, July 16 at the Maine Savings Amphitheater on Bangor's waterfront—he was joined by guests Chase Matthew, Mackenzie Carpenter and Dee Jay Silver.

The Bangor Historical Society will host its annual Movie Night at Mount Hope Cemetery next month featuring Stephen King’s ‘It.’ The film starts at 7:45 p.m. with gates opening at 6 p.m., and ticket presales for members begin Monday, July 21 while general sales start Wednesday, July 23.

Maine Audubon’s annual loon count takes place today from 7 to 7:30 a.m. on local lakes as volunteers record adult loons & chicks while tracking trends since 1983 to help maintain a healthy loon population.

The Maine Department of Environmental Protection forecasts unhealthy air for sensitive groups today as wildfires in Manitoba and Ontario send smoke across the state; state agencies advise residents to take extra caution.

Maine health officials note two cyclosporiasis cases that are not linked to a nationwide outbreak – while 34 states face rising numbers, Mainers are advised to rinse produce under clean running water and cook it to lower risk.

Northern Light Health’s mobile mammography unit (launched in April 2024 in Greenville) has traveled 14,000 miles to screen over 1,100 patients in 12 Maine towns including Corinth, Jackman, and Milo, and it offers walk-in and scheduled appointments to boost access for rural patients.

Cooper and Ace Flagg are hosting a youth basketball camp at UMaine in Orono next month, offering sessions at Memorial Gym (10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to 5 p.m.) for kids aged 6-13 with registration at $249 before fees.

This marks the third year of the event.

Hannah McFarland Concert

3:00 – 8:30 PM — Maine Savings Amphitheater — Free entry — Enjoy a lively evening with local talent in an outdoor setting.