Good morning, Bangor.

The Bangor State Fair starts tomorrow at the Cross Insurance Center with animal shows inside while the midway is set up across Bass Park to offer food trucks, live music and a demolition derby with tickets priced from $10 to $15, seniors for $5 and free admission for children under 5 — a second series of events runs from July 31 to Aug. 2.

Federal authorities arrested Jameel T.

Clark White—a Massachusetts man wanted on multiple charges including robbery and assault—Tuesday night in Bangor after a tip led investigators to his location and drugs were found on him in jail+ he now faces new charges for possessing a machine gun and carrying a firearm on school grounds.

U.S. Marshals arrested Massachusetts fugitive Jameel Clark-White in Bangor—he was wanted on multiple warrants for drug and firearm charges—and after his vehicle was stopped near a residence, Bangor police charged him with drug possession as he awaits extradition.

Jane Carreiro, dean of Maine’s only medical school, said a new federal loan cap of $200,000 could force students to borrow on the private market—since last year UNE med students borrowed over $300,000—and that ending GradPLUS loans, used by 75 percent of its grad students, may raise barriers to entering the field and serving rural communities.

Needlepoint Sanctuary, a Bangor nonprofit offering syringe exchange services, moved its program to a new Ohio Street location this week to help address rising HIV cases.

The site provides services on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays—accessible via the Community Connector bus route.

Orange jewelweed is a native Maine plant that blooms mid-summer through early fall in moist, shady spots.

Crushing its leaves and infusing them in apple cider vinegar may help relieve poison ivy rashes—its soap-like compounds block the reaction to urushiol.

Maine natives Mackenzie Holmes and Cooper Flagg made history as the first to play in the WNBA and NBA at the same time; Holmes, who returned from knee surgery with the Seattle Storm, and Flagg, a first overall pick starting with the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Summer League, plan to host youth camps in Maine + inspire local basketball fans.

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.

Maine Basketball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 2025

10 AM - 2 PM — Cross Insurance Center — Refund policy available — Celebrate the contributions to Maine Basketball at the annual induction ceremony with brunch and festivities.

Goldenrod Walk

4:30-6 p.m. — Fields Pond Audubon Center — Free entry — Explore the diverse goldenrod species and their botanical features on a leisurely walk this summer.

Maine Veterans Project Resource Giveaway

10 AM – 2 PM — Jeff's Catering & Event Center — Free entry — Connect with local organizations for vital resources and non-perishable food assistance.

Brit Floyd Concert

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Maine Savings Amphitheater — Ticket information available — Experience the iconic music of Pink Floyd performed live by Brit Floyd.

Matt Schuster Concert

6:30-10:30 p.m. — Maine Savings Amphitheater — Ticket purchase required — Enjoy an evening of heartfelt music with Matt Schuster as he performs his popular track 'Who Are You Kidding?'.

Annual Butterfly Festival

10 a.m.–2 p.m. — Fields Pond Audubon Center — Free entry — Celebrate butterflies with crafts, tagging, and a colorful parade.