Good morning, Bangor.

Empty Arms of Greater Bangor will host its annual Remembrance Walk on October 5th at 2 p.m.—at Mount Hope Cemetery—to honor babies lost during pregnancy and infancy.

Families will gather at the Butterfly Memorial Garden and walk one mile to remember their little ones.

Nearly 300 Bangor students at Downeast Elementary helped beautify the school by planting a garden after a fundraiser and will create a new mural designed by local artist Peter Walls—funded by donations from Bangor Greendrinks and the City of Bangor Commission on Cultural Development.

With peak foliage almost here, locals are pressing freshly-fallen leaves—especially from maple, oak, and birch—to make crafts like bookmarks and frames; they use newspaper and a heavy book to preserve the colors for later use.

Governor Mills launched Maine’s new cabinet-level Department of Energy Resources to support affordable, reliable energy for people and businesses—replacing the Governor’s Energy Office with Dan Burgess as acting commissioner and joining 40 other states.

Northern Light Health and Anthem remain deadlocked in contract talks as the Oct.

1 deadline nears—without a new deal, patients will lose in-network care starting with physicians and some services on Oct. 1, hospital services on Dec. 31, and the full system on Jan. 1; lawmakers warned that ending the contract would affect roughly 30,000 Mainers and urged both sides to resume negotiations.

The Bangor Housing Authority began construction on Sunridge Senior Housing Apartments—a 50-unit complex on Sunset Avenue providing affordable homes for seniors earning up to 60 percent of the area median income; the building will offer 44 one-bedroom and six two-bedroom units.

The project is set to finish by June so seniors can move in before the Fourth of July and ease long waitlists.

UMaine's hockey team will compete in the 2028 Friendship Four tournament in Belfast, Northern Ireland—joining teams from four conferences including Notre Dame, Nebraska Omaha and Dartmouth College.

The tournament will be held at the SSE Arena during Thanksgiving weekend and marks the team's second appearance.

Bangor High School girls soccer extended its unbeaten streak to 22 games with a 1-0 win over Brunswick on Tuesday night at Cameron Stadium—senior attacking midfielder Clara Oldenburg scored with 16:38 left in the first half to keep the defense that has allowed only 11 goals during the streak. The Rams are 6-0-1 this season and will host Edward Little at 6 p.m. today.

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.

2025 MMA Convention Guest Registration

8 AM – 5 PM — Cross Insurance Center — Registration fees apply — Join fellow MMA fans for a weekend of exciting events and guest appearances.

Pound The Pavement 5K Color Fun Run/Walk

9 AM – 1 PM — Sea Dog Brewing Co — Registration fee applies — Join a colorful 5K fun run to support cancer survivors and enjoy a post-race celebration.

Maine Humane Conference

8:30 AM – 4:30 PM — Hollywood Casino Hotel & Raceway Bangor — Free entry — A day of insightful sessions on animal welfare and networking in the Maine Humane community.

Cirque du Soirée Masquerade Ball

6-11:30 p.m. — Bangor Grande Hotel & Conference Center — Benefits The Bangor Humane Society — Dance the night away in elegance while supporting our furry friends.

Maine Witch Walk and Goblin Market 2025

1-4 p.m. — Bangor Waterfront Park — Donations accepted — A whimsical one-mile walk featuring costumed participants, a witch dance, and a lively Halloween Goblin Market with vendors.

5K for Heating Oil Benefiting Maine Veterans

10:00-11:30 a.m. — Washington Street School Building — Entry fee supports heating oil for veterans — Participate in a fun 5K to help our heroes stay warm.