Good morning, Bangor.

Together Place Peer Run Recovery Center on Second Street will suspend daytime operations at 4:00 p.m. on July 31 due to a funding shortfall that threatens its free meals and safe space for vulnerable residents; however, key recovery meetings will continue.

Professional dancer Derek Hough will perform at the Cross Insurance Center on December 11 during the Dance for the Holidays event in Bangor (tickets go on sale this Friday at 10 a.m.).

The Maine Department of Labor reported that Maine’s unemployment rate stayed at 3.1% in June, with Cumberland county recording the highest figures and Penobscot county ranking third among 16.

The rate has remained below 4% for 54 months.

Maine DOT said over 500+ animals, including deer, raccoons and bobcats, have used I-395 wildlife crossings in the past year, and the new Route 9 Connector has eased heavy local traffic.

Penobscot Valley Hospital in Lincoln reported a potential breach where hackers may have accessed patient data, including Social Security numbers, after detecting suspicious network activity in January.

The hospital notified affected patients and law enforcement and urged enrollment in its free identity monitoring service.

The American Red Cross declared an emergency blood shortage in Maine as donation appointments remain largely unfilled.

Donors are urged to schedule online and attend a blood drive at Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital on Aug. 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Retired Air Force veteran Tracy Joseph, known as Old Lady Angler, returns to Maine this summer to kayak fish central waterways + share her online fishing adventures.

She competes in the KBF State Challenge Series and plans to explore new local spots to showcase Maine’s strong bass compared to Florida’s.

Six-month-old Charlette was featured on WABI WAGM Morning News Tuesday and is seeking an active family with a large yard where she can improve her leash skills & enjoy playtime with her ball.

Hannah McFarland Concert

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