Good morning, Bangor.

Mead Mountain Outdoors has six open spots in its veteran support group meeting every other Wednesday starting July 29 from 9 a.m. to noon at Craig Brook Fish Hatchery in East Orland - it will also host a day trip with a 4 p.m. BBQ and sunset paddle on August 29.

The Lobster Bowl Classic football game on Saturday at Don Roux Field in Lewiston raised a record-breaking $317,385 for Shriners Children’s hospitals, surpassing the previous total by over $90,000.

Top fundraisers included Logan Vigue and Dawson Sukeforth.

A Bucksport family launched CJ Sprockets to offer e-bike rentals and sales to cruise ship visitors from their Town Farm Road home, and they plan to expand to Hancock County.

They hope to ease travel and bring options (red tape hinders a waterfront kiosk) as cruise lines bring more passengers.

Cooper Flagg, NBA rookie and first overall pick from Newport, Maine, will join his family on Family Feud this Thursday to benefit Ronald McDonald House + they will face Dave Portnoy and Bar Stool Sports.

UMaine announced a $15 million NSF grant to develop low-cost water sensors for coastal farms and fisheries in Maine.

The project aims to boost seafood production and reduce a $20 billion trade gap while potentially receiving up to $160 million over 10 years.

Penquis’ We’ve Got Your Back program will collect backpacks and supplies for over 1,200 local students as families gear up for the school year.

Community partners host donation drives on Tuesday, Aug. 4 at Bangor Walmart and Friday, Aug. 7 at Brewer Walmart to help children start school prepared.

Campers at Challenger Learning Center engaged in a robotics camp featuring a new drone obstacle course + STEM Lego station.

Later this week, they will start programming the drones, and registration for next summer opens Feb. 1.

Maine's DEP is seeking a contractor to manage its extended producer responsibility program that shifts packaging waste disposal costs from taxpayers to manufacturers.

The selected organization will run an online portal, conduct outreach, and coordinate investments in recycling infrastructure, with interested groups able to apply until early August.

The state of Maine is sending out $300 Maine Affordability Payments this month to full-year residents who file their 2025 tax return by Oct.

15 (income limits apply) with paper checks mailed using addresses on file at Maine Revenue Services.

CNN and the Bangor Daily News have canceled Thursday’s planned US Senate debate after Troy Jackson secured over 450 of 500 delegate slots at county caucuses this weekend, prompting top rivals to exit the race.

The July 25 state convention in Bangor now is set to honor his clear advantage ahead of his upcoming contest with Senator Collins.

A NICU nurse and her husband legally adopted the toddler they cared for two years ago at a local hospital, marking a transition from patient care to family.

UMaine announced that Alex Gettens is the new head coach for the women’s ice hockey team.

Previously an assistant coach at Colgate and Vermont, Gettens brings regional experience with Hockey East and becomes the program’s eighth head coach.

Hannah McFarland Concert

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