Good morning, Bangor.

Yesterday, Twenty One Pilots ended Maine Savings Amphitheater’s outdoor concert season on the Bangor Waterfront as hundreds of fans lined up overnight for early wristbands—9,000 fans attended the show and the season drew roughly 180,000 fans over 23 performances.

Veterans in Maine are struggling with electric bills that often reach about $600 a month and are now the main reason many seek help.

The Maine Veterans Project set aside $10,000 for aid, but funds ran out quickly—prompting calls on state leaders to tackle rising rates.

In September, Maine hunters saw lower moose harvest numbers as drought conditions affected animal behavior—biologist Lee Kantar explained that warmer weather caused moose to stay close to areas with moisture, and permit allocations remained unchanged from last year.

Husson University's radio station WHSN held an on-campus blood drive today to meet the community's need for blood.

Station manager Mark Nason said the drive, held twice a year, turns first-time donors into regular ones—an effort that helps save lives.

Northern Light Health and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield failed to reach a new deal by Tuesday's mediation deadline, leaving over 30,000 patients without in-network access at non-hospital facilities starting October 1.

The dispute means Northern Light providers will exit Anthem’s Medicare network and hospital patients will lose coverage at the end of this year while talks continue—community groups are preparing temporary care solutions.

Addison Cyr is one of Maine’s top post players who reached 1,000 points last season and earned a place on the Bangor Daily News All-Maine Schoolgirl second team—she will join Husson University in Bangor next fall to continue her college basketball career.

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.

Ghostly Bangor Walking Tour

7-8:30 p.m. — Bangor Historical Society — $12 — Discover tales of unsolved mysteries and lingering spirits in Bangor's haunted history.

TINA - The Tina Turner Musical

7:00 – 8:30 PM — Cross Insurance Center — Cost info not provided — Experience the inspiring journey of the Queen of Rock n’ Roll in this uplifting musical.

Trick-or-Treat Halloween Party

4-7 p.m. — Cole Land Transportation Museum — Free entry — Enjoy a spooky indoor trick-or-treating adventure at the 3rd Annual Halloween Party.