Good morning, Bangor.

Local students and artists at Fruit Street School are teaming up with Bangor Beautiful (a nonprofit) to create a colorful mural from 300 classroom-inspired drawings.

The panels will be hung Sunday so children can view the work on Monday morning.

At Treworgy’s Family Orchards in Levant, a five-acre corn maze (using 60,000 corn stocks and featuring an America 250 theme with a Statue of Liberty and an eagle) was voted best in the nation by USA Today for the fifth year and is open to visitors now.

A book release reading kicked off Stephen King’s birthday weekend in downtown Bangor Friday night ahead of his 79th birthday Monday.

Today, The Emporium Spooky Goods + More hosts a film festival while a block party runs at 2 Feet Brewing and a Pet Sematary pet parade is set for Sunday.

Robert Libbey returns to the Bangor Opera House stage after a 20-year absence as he stars in Penobscot Theatre Company’s season opener ‘On Golden Pond’ — the play runs through Oct.

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Maine heating oil prices surged by 74% in early fall as households now face nearly $675 more per fill — assistance agencies report an unprecedented volume of calls, and officials urge residents to monitor their oil levels and join a free webinar on Friday, Oct.

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Maine's unemployment rate edged up to 3.2% in August from 3.1% in July, according to the Department of Labor, while remaining below 4% for 56 consecutive months amid a 4.1% national rate.

The Maine Department of Labor announced that effective January 1, 2027, the minimum wage will rise to $15.70 per hour from $15.10, with the tip wage increasing to $7.85 and a new overtime threshold of $905.79 per week + agricultural workers will receive the state minimum wage.

Efficiency Maine is offering tips to winterize homes by sealing gaps and installing door sweeps so cold air stays out.

The agency partners with insulation companies to offer rebates and will travel to rural areas + residents can call for more details.

Boston Bruins alumni and UMaine alumni will play a charity hockey game at Alfond Arena in Orono tonight.

Doors open at 5 p.m. with the game starting at 6 p.m., and the event benefits those affected by the Robbins Lumber mill explosion and fire and offers a silent auction + raffle.

UMaine football faces Boston College at 2 p.m. today at Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill.

The Black Bears, coming off eight straight FBS losses with one touchdown and three field goals in 29 possessions, aim to spark a turnaround — a key test — as Boston College praises their defense.