Good morning, Bangor.

The Maine Outdoors radio show hosted by V.

Paul Reynolds ended after 30 years on WVOM last Sunday when the station shifted to taped programming that removed live call-ins & severed its longtime format. WVOM will replace it with the prerecorded veteran program Wreaths Across America.

U.S. CMS Administrator Dr. Oz visited Maine on Monday to investigate a six-fold rise in questionable home-based autism service claims that resulted in $45.6 million in overpayments as he met with former governor Paul LePage and noted that billing sharply increased since the pandemic.

New data showed that about 13,000 Mainers no longer received SNAP benefits after the One Big Beautiful Bill Act increased work requirements.

The drop from roughly 163,000 to 150,000 occurred last April — officials say paperwork changes likely hindered access.

Maine elections have drawn over $42 million+ in wagers on prediction markets Polymarket and Kalshi as traders bet on outcomes and experts compare these odds to traditional polls.

Maine regulators said they will watch any state law changes that might affect how these platforms work.

A federal appeals court noted that Maine lobster fishermen’s defamation suit against Monterey Bay Aquarium might be blocked on free speech grounds, since the 2022 Seafood Watch report placed lobster on a red list over whale entanglement risks—a move fishermen say misrepresents threats.

Mike Pete, a Newport resident battling cancer, was chosen by a roofing company from Bangor to receive a free new roof at his home when an eight member crew began work at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, offering relief with cost + stress while his family prepares to downsize.

UMaine field hockey will try to bounce back after a slow 2025 season by starting practice Friday and planning exhibition games on Aug.

21 and 23 at a neutral site. Coach Josette Babineau and new assistants (Courtney Veinotte and Mike Van Iderstine) aim to improve scoring and goalkeeping.

Hannah McFarland Concert

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