Good morning, Bangor.

The Bangor Elks Lodge received a grant from the Elks National Foundation to support its community investment program.

The funding will help boost local food pantries—where the lodge has already donated over $11,000—and support programs for Maine children with cancer and scholarships for high school seniors.

Gregory Heimann, 51, from Forest City Township was arrested in Missouri for faking his own death and making false statements to the Veterans Affairs in a scheme to steal benefits—Maine wardens continue to investigate the alleged deception.

The WABI morning show joined Jurassic Quest at the Cross Insurance Center on Friday to preview a weekend event featuring towering dinosaurs and a LEGO play zone for families—kids saw a dinosaur trainer explaining how visitors can get up close with prehistoric stars.

The event is set to bring fun and learning for all ages.

The Toddy Pond Association is holding information sessions next week in Surry, Blue Hill, Orland, and Penobscot to explain a vote on November 4 that would form a team to manage the dam on Toddy Pond.

Board members say they want to protect water levels, local business, and the ecosystem—removal could cause harm.

Bangor is scaling back its bus service because of a driver shortage.

The city will reduce the Capehart 1 route to one bus every hour — and combine Center Street and Hammond Street routes with set departure times, while updating its mobile app to show these changes.

Bangor is eliminating a lane on 14th Street between Valley Avenue and Ohio Street for a new paved pedestrian path linking the Kenduskeag Stream Trail to Ohio Street—traffic will be managed with signs and cones during construction coordinated with the Maine Department of Transportation.

NFR Maine said Chelsea is still seeking a forever home as she waits for adoption by a Bangor family.

The pet may soon bring joy and companionship to her new home.

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.