Good morning, Bangor.

A Hermon man—27-year-old Jorge Malone—went to his girlfriend's home armed with a handgun on Thursday after she had sought a protection order, and he was arrested without incident on charges of Domestic Violence Stalking and Domestic Violence Terrorizing with help from the Maine State Police Tactical Team.

Maine’s highest court ruled that police must stop questioning if a suspect’s decision to give up their right to a lawyer is unclear.

The ruling overturned a conviction from a 2020 drug case in Penobscot County—where mixed answers left rights ambiguous—and sets a new standard to protect constitutional rights.

Local first responders are honoring fallen soldier Oscar Linwood Sprague as his remains return to Milbridge — his 95-year-old sister Bernice Thompson met the team at a Kennebunk travel center and family will gather at Bragdon-Kelley Funeral Home on Wednesday, September 3rd at 1:00 for a graveside service.

Maine's Lyme disease cases are nearing record highs with almost 2,800 cases reported through August—up more than 20 percent from last year—and emergency rooms have seen more tick bite patients.

Experts at the University of Maine Tick Lab report a 20 percent rise in tick submissions and cases of Lyme carditis, warning that a longer tick season driven by climate change may push numbers even higher.

UMaine football head coach Jordan Stevens said his team is ready to face heavy underdogs when they travel to Williams Stadium today for a season opener against Liberty University.

He said playing two FBS games gives the team a $725,000 guarantee — a benefit that builds valuable experience — and helps improve the program after a 5-7 season.

2025 Outlaw Music Festival

2-5:30 p.m. — Maine Savings Amphitheater — Ticketed event — Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Outlaw Music Festival with an afternoon of captivating performances.

Bass Park After Dark

4-9 p.m. — Cross Insurance Center — Explore various vendors and food trucks while enjoying live music.

Drop-In Line Dancing

2-4 p.m. — 647 Main St, Bangor, ME — $3 for one class, $5 for both — Come and dance to a variety of music with classes for intermediate and improvers.

PCCA Hunter Safety Course

7 AM – 4 PM — Penobscot County Conservation Association — $5 for materials — Gain essential skills and a certificate to safely hunt in Maine's wilderness.

Stephen King Birthday Celebration

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM — Cold River Campground — $10 fee — Celebrate the birthday of Stephen King with costumes, performances, and spooky decorations.

Wellspring's 10th Annual 5K Race for Recovery

9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Bangor Waterfront — Entry fee required — Celebrate a decade of supporting recovery with this impactful community race.

Bangor United Multicultural Festival

10 AM – 2 PM — Bangor Public Library — Free entry — Celebrate the vibrant cultures and traditions of our community at Bangor's first multicultural festival.

Gabriel Iglesias Live

7:30-9 p.m. — Cross Insurance Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the hilarity of Gabriel 'Fluffy' Iglesias, one of today's top comedians.

Wheel of Fortune Live

7:30-9 p.m. — Cross Insurance Center — Ticketed event — Experience America’s Game® with a chance to spin the iconic wheel.