Good morning, Bangor.

Patriot Riders of America Maine Chapter 3 hosted the tenth annual Bike Show & Barbecue at the Maine Veterans’ Home on Friday.

Veterans enjoyed accessible rides, live music, and food, and the event offered a day of celebration for both residents and staff.

The annual Bike Show and Barbecue will bring local residents together at the Maine Veterans' Home — showcasing bike displays and barbecue treats in a lively community celebration.

Country music star Parker McCollum performed at Maine Savings Amphitheater in Bangor on Thursday night with guests Vincent Mason and Owen Riegling + his hit 'Burn It Down' received notice after its nomination for the Country Music Association song of the year in 2024.

Construction on Amazon's new 60,000 sqft warehouse in Hermon is underway and is expected to open by 2027.

Town officials say a state-approved traffic study confirms delivery trucks can safely enter & exit Hammond Street.

Fairmount students have moved into a temporary space at Bangor High School as their regular facilities undergo improvements.

The school district said the arrangement keeps classes running without interruption — a solution that supports students' learning.

Undergraduate and graduate students at the University of Maine are using zebrafish to study how the immune system responds to influenza.

They observe the transparent skin of fish embryos (showing a live view of cell specialization) and test a blood pressure mechanism as a potential way to control inflammation.

Maine State Police and the Maine State Troopers Foundation have partnered to honor first responders from Sept.

11, 2001 by displaying commemorative license plates on cruisers until Sept. 14 & auctioning them online on Sept. 15 to raise funds for the Trooper Black Foundation.

Researchers at UMaine in Orono launched a smoothie and nutrition program to help middle schoolers eat more fruits.

A three-year study found that student smoothie choices rose from 78% to 98%, and many took recipe cards home to make healthy drinks with their families.

Penobscot County Health Care closed its Bangor office amid financial challenges, laying off 16 staff and transferring 11 to new jobs + lawmakers urged state leaders for urgent funding while Gov. Mills plans to meet with provider officials.

UMaine football will travel to Boone to face Appalachian State at 3:30 p.m. — Husson hosts Framingham State at the Winkin Sports Complex at 1 p.m. — Maine Maritime Academy and UNE will open their seasons with noon kickoffs.

Fort Kent native Kelsy Stromski finished 20th in the 600-mile Mongol Derby last month in Mongolia.

She battled brutal heat and dehydration while riding 30 horses (switched every 40 km over 10 days) to complete the race without injury.

Massabesic High School edged out Bangor 22–18 on Friday at Cameron Stadium — junior running back Alex Harriman rushed 200 yards on 22 carries and made a key defensive play — in a season opener marked by six turnovers.