Good morning, Bangor.

On Aug. 22, a Cessna A185F lost control while landing at Bangor International Airport in gusty winds that reached up to 19 knots, and the Italian pilot died as the plane crashed—no injuries were reported on the ground and investigators continue to examine the wreckage.

County Federal Credit Union today announced the promotion of Ethelyn 'Effie' Murchie as vice president of compliance and BSA and Jacob Kinney as vice president of information technology.

Murchie, a long-time employee who advanced from teller to branch manager, brings over 30 years of experience—while Kinney, who began as a part-time teller, now leads IT enhancements.

The Bangor Art Society—marking its 150th anniversary—will celebrate on October 3rd by hosting the Gilded Age Gala at the Zillman Art Museum in Bangor.

ORONO -- UMaine updated its Black Bear Safe phone app with a panic button and virtual walk home feature to help students stay safe on campus.

UMaine Police urge students to secure their belongings and use the app’s social escape feature for immediate help — they also stress common safety practices.

The Houlton Shiretowners cross country teams kicked off their 2025 season on Aug.22 in Caribou and will run meets from Sept.6 to Nov.8.

Coach Chris Rines said returning runners—including J Brady for the boys and Andrea Ross for the girls—offer strong competition against top rivals from Maine and New England.

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.

Fall Arts & Crafts Supply Swap

10 AM – 3 PM — Bangor Public Library — Free entry — Bring your extra stash of art supplies to give or trade and leave with new-to-you crafting treasures.