Good morning, Bangor.

Crews from Orono & Old Town responded to a fire on an island on Pushaw Lake on Wednesday evening when 13 firefighters & a ranger arrived around 5:30 to stop the blaze from spreading to a nearby camp.

Billy Idol performed Tuesday at Bangor’s Maine Savings Amphitheater as part of his 'It’s A Nice Day To… Tour Again!' nearly a year after his August 2025 show was canceled due to illness — he was joined on stage by Devo.

A partial solar eclipse took place in Bangor on Wednesday, Aug.

12 (with 24% sun coverage from 12:54 p.m. to 2:49 p.m.) and locals were reminded to wear certified eclipse glasses if skies were clear.

Penobscot County Sheriff's Office is launching I.G.N.I.T.E (Inmate Growth Naturally and Intentionally Through Education) to offer online courses to inmates and reduce repeat offenses.

The county is the first in Maine to join the national program, with research showing a 24% drop in recidivism after one month.

Bangor breast cancer survivor Kim Stewart is leading the Champion the Cure Challenge this Saturday at the Lafayette Family Cancer Institute in Brewer.

The 16th annual event offers walk, run, and cycling options to raise funds for local cancer care.

Jackie Schiemann, an Ohio woman with achromatopsia, visited Acadia National Park with her guide dog Tyrus on Wednesday morning, watching a sunrise atop Cadillac Mountain—marking their eighth national park visit and a boost to her travel confidence.

Property owners in Bangor worry that squatters camping on their land are making neighborhoods feel unsafe — reducing interest in moving here, and Bangor police said calls about squatting increase in both warmer and colder months while they refer affected individuals to available help programs.

Sixteen individuals and two teams will be inducted into the Maine Basketball Hall of Fame on Sunday at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor.

Doors open at 10 a.m. plus a brunch buffet starts at 10:30 a.m. ahead of the noon ceremony featuring Nik Caner-Medley and coach Nick DePatsy.

Hannah McFarland Concert

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