Good morning, Bangor.

Together Place has reopened part of its day center in Bangor after a funding gap forced a closure last month.

Board President (Shea Mulaney) said donors’ contributions helped resume some services while additional support is needed for full restoration.

Bangor Symphony Orchestra received a $5,000 grant from Versant Power to support its Music & Wellness Program that brings live music to patients at St. Joseph’s Hospital and other local healthcare facilities.

The program has provided comfort and connection for patients since 2013.

MSEA Local 1989 members representing 9,000 state workers approved a new contract on Tuesday that ends over six months of work under an expired deal with a 4.5% raise & $2,000 lump-sum payment; the agreement runs through next June with new bargaining scheduled for early 2027.

Maine lobsterman Frank Thompson challenged a rule requiring GPS tracking on boats, arguing it violates Fourth Amendment rights after a federal appeals court denied his claim, and the Supreme Court will decide on Sept.

28 whether to review his appeal & set a precedent for local fishing regulation.

The CDC says a free flu vaccine is available for everyone six months and older, and experts urge getting a shot by the end of October to lower flu risks.

Hannaford will host clinics at select local grocery stores in Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts to make vaccination easier.

Gloria Stuart, a senior tenant at St. Xavier’s Apartments on Somerset Street in Bangor, encountered bats on July 3 and again on July 11, prompting her to seek rabies treatment.

Management sealed entry points & mounted bat houses while planning additional resident education on bat prevention.

Husson Women’s Soccer hosts its first 'Paws on the Pitch' game today against the University of Southern Maine at 6:00 p.m., inviting fans to help local animals get adopted with free pup cups and toys (first 10 dogs) from the Bangor Humane Society.

Bangor High girls soccer won 1-0 Tuesday night when senior Emily Caulkins made a crucial diving save with 55 seconds remaining to preserve the lead against Brewer.

Bangor’s win improved their record to 3-1 while Brewer fell to 2-3.